The Rex Hotel: from $108 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $108 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at The Rex Hotel on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

The Rex Hotel is a no-frills 2-star hotel above a downtown jazz bar in Toronto, Canada.

Address: 194 Queen Street West, Toronto. Property ID: 1122132. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/toronto/the-rex-hotel-1122132

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/toronto/the-rex-hotel-1122132/2026-11-21/2-adults

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1 night

Total price: $108 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $193 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $278 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $367 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $456 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $549 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $641 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $752 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $838 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $936 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $1,038 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $1,148 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $1,260 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $1,368 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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#8 of 9 hotels in Entertainment District & King West by Axel's take. Entertainment District & King West is #2 of 6 places to stay in Toronto. The best hotels in Entertainment District & King West, ranked · Where to stay in Toronto

Axel's take: 8.1/10

A strong downtown budget base, provided you can trade space and quiet for jazz. A no-frills 2-star hotel above a downtown jazz bar, scored for what it is.

The Rex is a no-frills 2-star hotel above a working jazz bar, and we'd shortlist it for a budget-minded Toronto trip. Its Queen Street West location puts restaurants, theatres and Osgoode subway close at hand. Recent Expedia and Booking.com guests repeatedly praise helpful staff, generally clean rooms and the music downstairs. You're paying for a central base with character, not somewhere to lounge all afternoon.

The compromises are real: rooms are small and plainly furnished, with recurring comments about dated interiors and street or music noise. Some rooms share bathrooms, so check the exact category rather than assuming an en suite. Every room requires stairs; there is no elevator. It's a strong pick for independent sightseeing and jazz fans, but we'd skip it for light sleepers, anyone needing step-free access or travelers wanting spacious rooms and extensive facilities.

• Best for: Budget-minded downtown sightseers; Jazz fans; Solo travelers packing light

• Watch out for: Small rooms and possible street or music noise; Shared bathrooms in some room categories; Stairs to every room; no elevator

• Location: Central Queen Street West base near Osgoode subway, restaurants and theatres.

• Rooms: Small, basic and somewhat dated; both private- and shared-bathroom categories are offered.

• Cleanliness: Generally positive across recent reviews, though occasional housekeeping misses appear.

• Service: Friendly, helpful staff are a consistent strength across Booking.com and Expedia.

• Amenities: Live jazz, a bar, pub-style restaurant and free Wi-Fi; cooked breakfast costs extra.

• Fees and surprises: The official policy lists a 2% credit-card surcharge; confirm breakfast inclusions for your booking.

Axel's opinion of The Rex Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Reddit. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

About The Rex Hotel

• Property type: Hotel
• 2-star hotel
• 194 Queen Street West, Toronto
• Hotel policies: Parking (off site): CA$25 per room per night
• Amenities: Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Pets Not Allowed, Free Wi-Fi
• Check-in from: 15:00
• Check-out by: 11:00
• City page: Hotels in Toronto

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Economy Single room (shared bathroom)

• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Economy Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Economy Twin room (shared bathroom) (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Economy Single room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
• Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
• Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
• Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3

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