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Aaron was amazing! He recommended us some amazing cocktails and a few bites to eat that were absolutely delicious. The cocktails that he had created were the perfect blend. He asked us our preference of liquor and taste and was able to recommend us the Concrete Jungle and Douglas Fir drinks that were appropriate to our tasting that we enjoyed! We ordered the tartare as well and I have to say, out of all the places I have tried.. this combination has been my favourite by far. It was placed on sourdough bread and I have never tasted anything like this. I highly recommend this menu item! Can't wait to try more once we come again!
Did not stay here but tried breakfast at their Lobby cafe. I lucked out, I think it was a fairly quiet time because I went on a weekday morning around 8:30-9 am during boxing week. Weather was also rainy and cloudy. More people came around 10 am as I was leaving. Interior is decorated well with wood furnishings and cozy decor. I really liked the music playlist too, provided a nice chill vibe. I tried the following: 1) Latte - super cute with the seahorse! 2) Smoked Salmon Flatbread with herb cream cheese, cucumber, caper, and shallot. The flatbread was nice and hot, salmon fresh and it came out fairly quickly. Service was nice and accommodating. I had forgotten my phone charger and they were kind enough to lend one to me! I really appreciated it! I would definitely recommend and revisit this place. It's a nice chill spot to meet with friends, coworkers and dates. Note - Washrooms are on the 2nd floor.
Probably the most well-designed hotel I've ever seen. As a designer myself, I was in awe and took wayyyy too many pictures. We came for breakfast and coffee and sat at the bar. The space was quieter and more intimate than I was expecting, which was peaceful and nice. They have limited pastry options, but a full menu of savory breakfast. I got the avocado toast; it was light and refreshing and quite tasty, but a little pricy for what it was. The plates seem a little overpriced for being pretty simple, but you definitely pay for the ambiance. That being said, the cappuccino I got was amazing. I usually get skim milk which they didn't have, so I got oat instead. 4 stars because I absolutely loved the space, just wasn't wowed by the food.
While staying at the Ace Hotel, I dined/caffeinated at their no-reservations, more casual option a handful of times. Dinner We just managed to snag their last table on a busy Saturday evening (although I've never seen them what I would call "quiet"). I went with the Alder Burger, while my wife got the cavatelli. The burger is cooked to medium-rare by default, but I trust a quality kitchen with that. The burger had a noticeable heft when I first picked it up, and given its economical use of toppings, most of that weight is beef, so kudos. The meat was spectacularly tender and juicy, benefitting from the med-rare cook and not being packed too firmly. The griddled havarti was a cool addition, with the flat top giving it some more flavour, and it brought a pleasant saltiness to the burger. Some sauteed veg and shreduce rounded things out. Unfortunately, the brioche bun did as brioche buns do in burgers, and collapsed well before I finished the burger. Even flipping it upside down wasn't enough to maintain structural integrity, as the top soon crumbled too. The skin-on fries were wonderfully crisp to the last bite. My other half's cavatelli was a bright dish whose flavours were a memory of warmer days, with mint and micro greens leading the charge to your taste buds. The pasta itself was pleasantly firm, and the slight cups of the cavatelli were perfect vessels for the salty, cheesy sauce. A dusting of grana padano doubled down on the cheese factor. Breakfast Of the breakfast mains, I had the fried egg sandwich. Between the runny yolk, unctuous mortadella, havarti, and a hint of spice from the chili aioli, this is a very good way to start your day. The brioche bun held up much better with a lighter load. My wife's avocado toast was a solid execution of this ubiquitous breakfast/brunch meal. The chunky avocado paired up well with the crunch of hazelnuts and chickpeas, feta brought a blast of salty/milky cheese, and microgreens and radish brightened things up. Although it's not mentioned in the menu, gluten-free toast is available. For some smaller bites to start off my days, I sampled both the coffee cake and scone. The coffee cake was a good size, although the hollow, bundt-cake-esque centre is a bit deceptive. The classic topping of generous amounts of brown sugar and cinnamon paired well with a very good espresso. The scone goes in a very savoury direction, and I was all for it. With bacon, chives, gruyere and whipped butter, who wouldn't be?! All the staff we interacted with during our stay were very attentive and honestly surprisingly nice for a nice, busy restaurant in Toronto (am I judgmental East Coaster? Yes, yes I am). The space is stunning with soaring ceilings and windows, and an industrial vine that's softened by light, warm wood tones throughout. With the chic design though, it's almost constantly full with the laptop crowd during the day, and chances are you'll have to saddle up near some strangers at the couches or bar. A laptop ban for non-guests at 5:15pm thins the crowd afterward, until it fills up for dinner around 7pm. The Lobby is a great spot no matter the time of day, whether you're looking to recharge while travelling, grind out some work in a beautiful space, or have some quality casual bites.
I've been to Ace Hotels around the world and this place has a particularly pleasant aesthetic. The main bar area has high ceilings and there is plenty of light throughout the day. The interior is truly a work of art. Wifi is free and although it can be a bit loud at times, it is a good place to grab a drink and do some work. There are a number of outlets by the wall for laptops and phone charging. I love their cocktails but the coffee is also quite good, albeit a bit overpriced. That said, it has become a little too popular and the tables are often incredibly crowded. During my last visit, there were several loud young people that disturbed the ambience, put their feet up on the tables and generally were inconsiderate to other patrons.
The inside was absolutely impeccable. If you love architecture like I do, it's a must stop for coffee and breakfast! It was gorgeous!
I enjoyed Ace Hotel Toronto and will be exploring their other locations. The architecture is what drew me here and was pleased. With an attainable mini bar, I was able to relax with my snacks. I read another review that brought up a full body mirror and I agree, a full body mirror is essential. The rooftop bar was devine, with a city view including the CN tower. The "Do Right" Friday night music dig is sick. It was a groovy get down.
Great spot to hang out. The fries are a great side to sitting back and enjoying the beautiful space.
Giving 4 stars because I have a toddler and there was a park across the street and that's what matters most to us and the staff was nice. But the rooms look like they were built by my drunk punk rock pals in the nineties. I think that's what they are going for, but I don't personally think poorly cut plywood is sexy. But I'm a gen xer and this is probably not marketed for me. maybe gen z kids who never had to live in leaking roof artist loft think this is fun. The big window to the park is fabulous. There's no free coffee and the fridge is so full of mini bar shit there's no room to put any of your own food. The coffee at the expensive coffee bar is quite good and served with quite the attitude. So if nineties loft punk is your aesthetic and you have a toddler and you're ok with buying expensive coffee this is your jam.
I stay at hotels all the time for work. I ended up settling on the Ace hotel because the other 2 places I typically stay had no availability. The rate was more expensive so my expectations were relative. Raw Plywood for all trim, concrete ceilings and very industrial everything is not quite my style. The shower temperature seems to be limited to a lower temperature than I like, although the sink is scalding hot. The grout is dirt color so you can't tell if it's clean. The comforters are dirt colored too, they look like they are warm and old. It's also not bright enough in the room so I used my phone to find items in my suitcase.
2 years ago
I come here pretty regularly for a change of pace when I'm working from home. I find the lobby so cozy and well designed. In the morning they have light breakfast and pastries available and towards the afternoon they have a delicious lunch menu. So far I've tried their muffins and scones for breakfast and the oysters and steak frites for lunch. Everything is pretty well made and it's something I look forward to while I'm working away throughout the day. Service is always great and I usually don't have any issues with the wifi. Overall, it's a great study spot that I keep coming back to. FYI, at 5 pm they prohibit laptops. read more
I loved the Ace Hotel in New York from its opening in 2010. I drank many a cocktail in their lobby bar, enjoyed soft scrambled eggs for breakfast at the Breslin (in its April Bloomfield era), and slept there often when I left to live in London. But these days that place is too dark for me. I'm at the age where I need light to see stuff. Wild, I know! The Ace Hotel's Toronto outpost is a far better fit for my life now: it's light-filled, walkable to most places I want to go, they serve great burgers and nice cocktails in the lobby bar, and getting a good night's sleep has so far never been a problem in my numerous visits here. If you're considering where to stay in Toronto, trust me: this is the place. read more
1 year ago
Having stayed in hundreds of hotels domestically and internationally, I have to say, this has hands down been THE worst hotel experience. Perhaps because we made the grave error of booking a month and not a few days, the cracks in all manners of hospitality service are showing. No matter how many times you ask for your room to be cleaned, the most lackluster effort is put forward leaving us with: -asthma-inducing levels of dust -dirt and debri littering the carpet -toilets and tubs not being cleaned -losing an expensive tank top I sent to be cleaned in the hotel--no follow up after 2 days, no apologies. -there is no consideration to your sleep or work here. Zero. They care much more for their party aesthetic and their insufferable rooftop bar. I could understand if I was staying at a hotel in Ibiza but I'm in a business district in a major city. But above all else--after an initial warm welcome from a few great front desk employees, I dealt with so much dimissive and defensive attitudes any time I communicated a need or concern. One woman this afternoon just relentlessly gaslit me on a phone call today about booming bass music I couldn't drown out with white noise at the loudest decibel. And one of the male managers didn't believe that my key card stopped working and spent 5 minutes telling me how I must be wrong only to learn it was, in fact, not working. They also treat customers like we signed up to do their job. I get constantly asked "What would you like me to do about that" regarding losing my expensive top in their laundry service, regarding an unclean room, regarding their policy that no one is allowed back in their room til the cleaning is done but you can't get the room cleaned when you schedule it." It's so incredibly dismissive and uncaring. I hate this place. These guys needed significantly more training on how to deal with customers because my entire experience here has been like a really bad relationship I can't wait to get out of. read more
Aaron was amazing! He recommended us some amazing cocktails and a few bites to eat that were absolutely delicious. The cocktails that he had created were the perfect blend. He asked us our preference of liquor and taste and was able to recommend us the Concrete Jungle and Douglas Fir drinks that were appropriate to our tasting that we enjoyed! We ordered the tartare as well and I have to say, out of all the places I have tried.. this combination has been my favourite by far. It was placed on sourdough bread and I have never tasted anything like this. I highly recommend this menu item! Can't wait to try more once we come again! read more
3 years ago
Did not stay here but tried breakfast at their Lobby cafe. I lucked out, I think it was a fairly quiet time because I went on a weekday morning around 8:30-9 am during boxing week. Weather was also rainy and cloudy. More people came around 10 am as I was leaving. Interior is decorated well with wood furnishings and cozy decor. I really liked the music playlist too, provided a nice chill vibe. I tried the following: 1) Latte - super cute with the seahorse! 2) Smoked Salmon Flatbread with herb cream cheese, cucumber, caper, and shallot. The flatbread was nice and hot, salmon fresh and it came out fairly quickly. Service was nice and accommodating. I had forgotten my phone charger and they were kind enough to lend one to me! I really appreciated it! I would definitely recommend and revisit this place. It's a nice chill spot to meet with friends, coworkers and dates. Note - Washrooms are on the 2nd floor. read more
Probably the most well-designed hotel I've ever seen. As a designer myself, I was in awe and took wayyyy too many pictures. We came for breakfast and coffee and sat at the bar. The space was quieter and more intimate than I was expecting, which was peaceful and nice. They have limited pastry options, but a full menu of savory breakfast. I got the avocado toast; it was light and refreshing and quite tasty, but a little pricy for what it was. The plates seem a little overpriced for being pretty simple, but you definitely pay for the ambiance. That being said, the cappuccino I got was amazing. I usually get skim milk which they didn't have, so I got oat instead. 4 stars because I absolutely loved the space, just wasn't wowed by the food. read more
While staying at the Ace Hotel, I dined/caffeinated at their no-reservations, more casual option a handful of times. Dinner We just managed to snag their last table on a busy Saturday evening (although I've never seen them what I would call "quiet"). I went with the Alder Burger, while my wife got the cavatelli. The burger is cooked to medium-rare by default, but I trust a quality kitchen with that. The burger had a noticeable heft when I first picked it up, and given its economical use of toppings, most of that weight is beef, so kudos. The meat was spectacularly tender and juicy, benefitting from the med-rare cook and not being packed too firmly. The griddled havarti was a cool addition, with the flat top giving it some more flavour, and it brought a pleasant saltiness to the burger. Some sauteed veg and shreduce rounded things out. Unfortunately, the brioche bun did as brioche buns do in burgers, and collapsed well before I finished the burger. Even flipping it upside down wasn't enough to maintain structural integrity, as the top soon crumbled too. The skin-on fries were wonderfully crisp to the last bite. My other half's cavatelli was a bright dish whose flavours were a memory of warmer days, with mint and micro greens leading the charge to your taste buds. The pasta itself was pleasantly firm, and the slight cups of the cavatelli were perfect vessels for the salty, cheesy sauce. A dusting of grana padano doubled down on the cheese factor. Breakfast Of the breakfast mains, I had the fried egg sandwich. Between the runny yolk, unctuous mortadella, havarti, and a hint of spice from the chili aioli, this is a very good way to start your day. The brioche bun held up much better with a lighter load. My wife's avocado toast was a solid execution of this ubiquitous breakfast/brunch meal. The chunky avocado paired up well with the crunch of hazelnuts and chickpeas, feta brought a blast of salty/milky cheese, and microgreens and radish brightened things up. Although it's not mentioned in the menu, gluten-free toast is available. For some smaller bites to start off my days, I sampled both the coffee cake and scone. The coffee cake was a good size, although the hollow, bundt-cake-esque centre is a bit deceptive. The classic topping of generous amounts of brown sugar and cinnamon paired well with a very good espresso. The scone goes in a very savoury direction, and I was all for it. With bacon, chives, gruyere and whipped butter, who wouldn't be?! All the staff we interacted with during our stay were very attentive and honestly surprisingly nice for a nice, busy restaurant in Toronto (am I judgmental East Coaster? Yes, yes I am). The space is stunning with soaring ceilings and windows, and an industrial vine that's softened by light, warm wood tones throughout. With the chic design though, it's almost constantly full with the laptop crowd during the day, and chances are you'll have to saddle up near some strangers at the couches or bar. A laptop ban for non-guests at 5:15pm thins the crowd afterward, until it fills up for dinner around 7pm. The Lobby is a great spot no matter the time of day, whether you're looking to recharge while travelling, grind out some work in a beautiful space, or have some quality casual bites. read more
4 years ago
I've been to Ace Hotels around the world and this place has a particularly pleasant aesthetic. The main bar area has high ceilings and there is plenty of light throughout the day. The interior is truly a work of art. Wifi is free and although it can be a bit loud at times, it is a good place to grab a drink and do some work. There are a number of outlets by the wall for laptops and phone charging. I love their cocktails but the coffee is also quite good, albeit a bit overpriced. That said, it has become a little too popular and the tables are often incredibly crowded. During my last visit, there were several loud young people that disturbed the ambience, put their feet up on the tables and generally were inconsiderate to other patrons. read more
2 years ago
The inside was absolutely impeccable. If you love architecture like I do, it's a must stop for coffee and breakfast! It was gorgeous! read more
3 years ago
I enjoyed Ace Hotel Toronto and will be exploring their other locations. The architecture is what drew me here and was pleased. With an attainable mini bar, I was able to relax with my snacks. I read another review that brought up a full body mirror and I agree, a full body mirror is essential. The rooftop bar was devine, with a city view including the CN tower. The "Do Right" Friday night music dig is sick. It was a groovy get down. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Giving 4 stars because I have a toddler and there was a park across the street and that's what matters most to us and the staff was nice. But the rooms look like they were built by my drunk punk rock pals in the nineties. I think that's what they are going for, but I don't personally think poorly cut plywood is sexy. But I'm a gen xer and this is probably not marketed for me. maybe gen z kids who never had to live in leaking roof artist loft think this is fun. The big window to the park is fabulous. There's no free coffee and the fridge is so full of mini bar shit there's no room to put any of your own food. The coffee at the expensive coffee bar is quite good and served with quite the attitude. So if nineties loft punk is your aesthetic and you have a toddler and you're ok with buying expensive coffee this is your jam. read more
2 years ago
I stay at hotels all the time for work. I ended up settling on the Ace hotel because the other 2 places I typically stay had no availability. The rate was more expensive so my expectations were relative. Raw Plywood for all trim, concrete ceilings and very industrial everything is not quite my style. The shower temperature seems to be limited to a lower temperature than I like, although the sink is scalding hot. The grout is dirt color so you can't tell if it's clean. The comforters are dirt colored too, they look like they are warm and old. It's also not bright enough in the room so I used my phone to find items in my suitcase. read more
Enjoyable and elegant lounge and bar at the ace hotel! We had the coffee martini and negroni. Sitting in the lounge was cozy and nice to see the fireplace and listen to the DJ. The patio views are amazing and I look forward to going again in the summer when the weather is warm and sunny. read more
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