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18 Saint Thomas St, Toronto, Canada, M5S3E7

Windsor Arms Hotel - Luxury boutique hotel with full-service spa near Bloor-Yorkville

Located in downtown Toronto's Bloor-Yorkville area, the Windsor Arms Hotel features a full-service spa with a Bromine Salt Pool and Salt Cave. The property includes a state-of-the-art fitness center, private dining venues, and an iconic Afternoon Tea service. The hotel is a short walk from upscale shops like Prada and Hermes. Originally built in 1927 and rebuilt in 1999, it combines historical elements with modern amenities.

Additional perks of the hotel

- Afternoon Tea service with over 30 loose leaf tea options - 20,000-bottle wine cellar and seasonal cocktails at The Gatsby - Private couples massage room in the spa - Kosher dining available from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday to Thursday - Personal training services and complimentary gym access with spa treatments

Rooms & Suites

The Windsor Arms Hotel offers various suites, including Two Bedroom Suites with a master bedroom (king bed), living room (sofa converts to double bed), and second bedroom (king or twin beds). Junior Suites feature two queen beds, a deep soaker tub, and Molton Brown amenities. The Windsor Suite includes a den with fireplace, dining room, and baby grand piano. All accommodations include Nespresso makers, butler service, and free Wi-Fi.

Other conveniences

- Acoustic guitar or harp in select suites - Deep soaker tubs and separate standing showers - Molton Brown toiletries and Nespresso machines - Connecting room options for larger groups - Flat-screen TVs and hardwood or carpeted flooring

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Our listed hotels offer a variety of room types—double rooms, family suites, or deluxe options—all with features like breakfast, flexible cancellation policies, and exclusive deals.

Two-Bedroom Suite

Max:

6 persons

1005 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 Single beds or 1 Queen-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Junior Suite

Max:

4 persons

550 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Yorkville Suite

Max:

4 persons

605 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Transportation Tips

Transportation Options

City Centre

Toronto 1.1 mi

Airports

Billy Bishop Toronto City (YTZ) 3.5 mi

Pearson (YYZ) 16.3 mi

Train

Toronto Union Station 1.7 mi

Underground

Bay Subway400 ft

Bus

Bus stop 8.9 mi

Amenities

Thoughtful hotel amenities for a comfortable stay

Wi-Fi

Parking

CAD 60 per day

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Paid parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Lift
Electric vehicle charging station

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Services

Valet parking
Pet amenities available
Room service
Car hire
Laundry
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Live entertainment
Sun terrace
Leisure/ TV room
Spa & wellness centre
Sauna
Turkish bath
Steam room
Jacuzzi
Beauty treatment
Massage
Shallow end

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Terrace
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Hotel Location

18 Saint Thomas St, Toronto, Canada, M5S3E7

Map view

18 Saint Thomas St, Toronto, Canada, M5S3E7

City landmarks

Shopping Area

CF Toronto Eaton Centre

1.4 mi

290 Bremner Blvd

CN Tower

1.8 mi

Aquarium

Ripley's Aquarium of Canada

1.8 mi

Museum

Casa Loma

1.5 mi

Market

St. Lawrence Market

1.7 mi

Museum

Bata Shoe Museum

2700 ft

Square

Nathan Phillips Square

1.3 mi

Gallery

Art Gallery of Ontario

1.3 mi

Park

Queen's Park

4000 ft

Baseball Stadium

Rogers Centre

1.9 mi

Public Building

Toronto City Hall

1.4 mi

University

University of Toronto

1.1 mi

Stadium

Hockey Hall of Fame

1.6 mi

Farm

Riverdale Farm

1.5 mi

Square

Yonge-Dundas Square

1.2 mi

Park

Allan Gardens

1.4 mi

Public Building

Ontario Legislative Building

1.0 mi

9 Trinity St

Distillery historic district

2.0 mi

Night club

Buddies in Bad Times Theatre

3800 ft

Public Building

Osgoode Hall

1.4 mi

Monument

Campbell House Museum

1.2 mi

Museum

Mac Kenzie House Historic

1.3 mi

Nearby

Museum

Royal Ontario Museum

1400 ft

Library

Toronto Public Library

2000 ft

Mall

Yorkville Village

2000 ft

Museum

George R. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art

1400 ft

Shopping Area

Manulife Centre

1600 ft

Church

Church of the Redeemer

1200 ft

Church

St. Basil's Church

1800 ft

Mall

Holt Renfrew

1100 ft

Restaurants

Windsor Arms Tea Room

200 ft

18 Saint Thomas St

The Living Room

200 ft

18 St Thomas Street

Dessert Lady

300 ft

12 Cumberland St

Sushi Inn

900 ft

120 Cumberland Street

Jacques Bistro Du Parc

1000 ft

126 Cumberland St

Carole's Cheesecake Cafe

900 ft

114 Cumberland Street Yorkville

New Yorker Deli

900 ft

1140 Bay St

Hemingway's Restaurant

1200 ft

142 Cumberland St

The One Eighty

1500 ft

55 Bloor St W 51st Floor

Guest Reviews & Ratings

What Guests Are Saying?

86%

loved it & would return

8.6/10

Great

Rooms

7.3

Location

8.8

Service

7.8

Dining

5.8

Bob

United States, April 2024

7.0/10

The hotel is ideally located near high-end shopping, museums, and fantastic dining options. The rooms, though spacious, had a lingering old cigarette smell that even opening the windows couldn't eliminate. Limited seating and cleanliness were drawbacks, but the staff was helpful and accommodating.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms were spacious but had a strong old cigarette smell that persisted despite attempts to ventilate. Limited seating was inconvenient.

Service

8.0

The staff was very helpful and accommodating during my stay.

Location

9.0

The location is perfect for exploring the university area, Bloor shopping, and the vibrant Yorkville neighborhood. Great access to theaters and the University of Toronto.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was lackluster and pricey, with limited options that fell short of expectations.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offers a range of amenities such as room service, car hire, and valet parking, making the stay convenient.

Walter

United Kingdom, March 2024

7.2/10

The hotel offers beautiful rooms but needs updating. The continental breakfast provided was of very poor quality with limited choices. The service by valet was fabulous, though others were poorly motivated. The location is fantastic for high-end shopping and dining. The dining experience was not up to par, especially for the price.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms are beautiful, but in need of updating. The continental breakfast was of poor quality with limited choices. The sofa bed was not as advertised.

Service

8.0

The valet service was fabulous, very pleasant, and helpful. However, other services seemed poorly motivated and unresponsive.

Location

9.0

The location is fantastic for high-end shopping, museum access, and great dining.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was disappointing with poor quality and limited choices, especially given the price.

Facilities

Facilities are in need of improvement.

Bryan

United States, December 2023

8.4/10

The Windsor Arms Hotel is a stunning place with incredibly comfortable beds and a huge marble bathroom featuring a wonderful shower and a big tub. It's perfect for families with the two queen beds we booked. The location is fantastic, nestled in the university area and just steps away from the vibrant Yorkville neighborhood. However, the breakfast experience fell short in quality, but the service was excellent and very accommodating.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms at Windsor Arms Hotel were stunning, clean, and incredibly comfortable with big fluffy towels.

Service

8.0

The service, with some muttering initially, turned out to be excellent and very accommodating, although it lacked a bit of professionalism expected for this caliber of hotel.

Location

10.0

The location was perfect for our needs, being in the university area near all the shops on Bloor and just a few blocks from vibrant Yorkville.

Dining

6.0

The breakfast served, especially the eggs benedict, was not up to par with the overall quality expected for the price, with too much focus on potatoes and few fruits.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities at the Windsor Arms Hotel are top-notch, offering everything you need for a comfortable stay.

Anne

United Kingdom, December 2023

8.0/10

The hotel is located in a prime area near the university and vibrant shopping spots. The rooms were spacious and clean, but the beds were more like large singles. The service was extremely attentive, offering various amenities. The location is fantastic for high-end shopping and dining. The dining experience was lackluster, with limited choices. Overall, a mix of excellent service and room cleanliness with some drawbacks in the dining and room bed size.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were spacious and clean but the beds were more like large singles.

Service

9.0

The service was extremely attentive, offering various amenities.

Location

9.0

The hotel is located in a prime area near the university and vibrant shopping spots.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was lackluster with limited choices.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers various amenities for a comfortable stay.

Carl

United Kingdom, October 2023

6.6/10

The hotel seems to have its ups and downs. The rooms, though recently furnished for Sunday brunch, were not as spacious as expected. Service was a mixed bag with attentive moments but lacking attention to detail. The location was excellent for certain activities but came with noise concerns. The dining experience was a bit of a hit and miss. Overall, there are noticeable areas for improvement.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms were furnished for brunch, not the most spacious, and the beds were not as large as expected.

Service

7.0

Service had its ups and downs, with some attentive moments but lacking attention to detail at times.

Location

7.0

The location is great for specific activities but noisy due to the old building structure.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience varied, with some delays and mistakes but also some good meals.

Facilities

Facilities were adequate, but improvements could be made for a better stay experience.

Christopher

United States, July 2023

7.8/10

Upon arrival, the rooms were not clean and had limited towels, which was a downside. However, once cleaned, they were very spacious and spotless. The lack of seating while waiting for services like a cab was inconvenient.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms turned out to be very clean and spacious, offering a comfortable stay.

Service

7.0

The staff provided conflicting information, but the valet parking attendants were exceptional and attentive, giving a positive overall service experience.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was excellent, especially for those visiting the University of Toronto. It was prime, with easy access to various attractions and amenities in Toronto's posh neighborhood.

Dining

7.0

The quality of dining was good, though the portion sizes were not as expected for the price paid. The Korean dishes provided a unique culinary experience.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were satisfactory, and additional features like spa treatments were available for an extra cost.