Clean facility, Good security, Quiet neighborhood, Historical house (circa 1880) with outside…read morecharacter that does not follow through to newer (mixed) decor in room itself. Nice alternative to hotel ---and adding in the parking fee, is essentially a similar price to a mid-level hotel. Smaller room than hotel, but that should be expected given the edifice. Overall: recommended.

When planning my Toronto vacation (for September 1-5, 2017) the toughest decision I had to make was…read morein deciding where I was going to stay. I wanted to be in or near downtown but the hotels in the heart of the city were so expensive around Labor Day. After searching a few other travel pages, I went to the trivago.com site and was fortunate to find out about Victoria's Mansion. The first thing I noticed was the affordable price, then the location and finally the positive reviews. I'd never stayed in a vacation guest house but in this case affordability outweighed fear of the unknown. The trivago site switched me over to hotels.com and from there I made reservations. I'm an early planner, so it was in March when I booked a basic single room for my September vacation. I paid about half the cost right away and didn't have to pay the rest until I checked in. The total price was only $277.98 in US dollars! After making the reservation, I got an email from Victoria's Mansion thanking me and telling me other things I needed to know (like check in times are between 3-7pm, they don't have elevators and if you're driving you need to make parking arrangements ahead of time). Their courtesy made me feel even better about my decision. Victoria's Mansion is in a very convenient location. After I got off the subway at Wellesley Station, all I had to do was turn left and walk about half a block until I got to Church Street. Then I made left down Church St., walked maybe two blocks until I got to Gloucester St., made another left and it was right there. One thing I immediately discovered while walking there is that the neighborhood is in a predominately gay/transgender area. Rainbow flags are hanging outside most of the nearby stores and I saw gay couples & a few TG/TV while on my way to the house. Also there is a gay nightclub and another club that has nightly drag queen shows close by on Church St. This wasn't an issue for me because I respect people's sexual orientations. Besides, the neighborhood is safe and clean. There is a local grocery, pizzerias, a Baskin Robbins & other fast food restaurants like Hero Burger. It was a little after 1pm when I arrived and the front door was locked. After I called on my phone, someone came, let me in and I completed my check in even though I was early. I was given a passcode to dial when entering the front door and manual keys (not a card key) to room 5. I had to walk down some steps and my room was on the same floor as their laundry room. The house looks & smells older in person but it's well managed. It's not really a mansion but a large house with lots of rooms. My room was very small, with a low ceiling that had a light I kept hitting my head on even though I'm only 6ft tall. With the exception of some dust on the phone (which looked like it hadn't been used in a long time) my room was clean. It has a television, a little refrigerator, a microwave, a cabinet with dishes inside, and a tiny restroom. The bed was about the size of a twin bed but was very comfortable. My room was small enough to where I once had to leave the room so housekeeping would have enough space to clean it. But since I was traveling alone the size of the room wasn't that big of a deal to me. Not all rooms are the same size as mine but I chose the cheapest one available. Here are a few other things you should know: 1) There is only one iron & ironing board and everyone staying there shares it. They keep it in the laundry room. 2) One of the rules there is that you cannot bring people who aren't staying there inside. So if you meet someone you're attracted to, you're going to have to take that person someplace else for a "nightcap." 3) There is no check out process. When you leave, all you do is just drop your keys in a slot by the front desk. 4) There is a dark, grungy 24 hr internet cafe on Yonge St. about a 10 minute walk away. I went there to print my airline boarding pass for the flight home. You'll see the weirdest people in Toronto at that internet cafe though. 5) I left early in the morning before the subway was running. I paid a whopping $65 (Canadian dollars) for a taxi from Victoria's Mansion to Pearson Airport! 6) Just about everything (CN Tower, the Toronto Island Ferry, Rogers Centre, Royal Ontario Museum) is easy to get to via public transit. Dundas Square (Toronto's answer to Times Square) and the Brass Rail strip club (read my yelp review on this club) are within walking distance. 7) I only saw one housekeeper while I was there, so the time your room is cleaned varies. I really enjoyed my stay at Victoria's Mansion. The little room grew on me and even though there were other guests staying there it was quiet and I never really saw them. It was like crashing at a relative's home where they let you come and go as you please, so long as you obey the house rules. It suited my needs perfectly and I would definitely stay there again.

Great downtown deal The owner is always willing to…read moreaccomodate and make sure you are comfortable. You probably won't even see him since transactions are mostly done online or on the phone but he is always available by phone. I have had a few friends stay here and they were all happy. Good price with nice results, great location

I have stayed here twice now and it never disappoints. This year I went for Pride and lucked out…read moreas there was a last minute cancellation. My room was in the back of the house with a beautiful view of the back yard. I met some of the funniest and sweetest of people while staying there. The owner is just as sweet as he could be (and insanely hot). The decor of the place, the rooms, and just the whole vibe of the place is always so comforting to me. Thanks Dave, you're the best!

I stayed on a Friday night because I had an early thing the next day. The booking system is kind of…read moreweird as you have to email them on their website and then they get back to you. They're quick to respond but I would've preferred an online system to book. The rooms are also at different prices. The upstairs are a bit more ($120) than the downstairs rooms ($105). I requested a quieter room so was booked upstairs, but I didn't find out until I got there. Its an extra $15 if you have an extra guest. For the location, I think this is actually cheaper than a lot of airbnbs and you also get breakfast. There's lots of restaurants on the same street and you're also not far (5 minute walk) from Dundas and Spadina where the Chinatown restaurants are. I met Issa at the house to check in and she was really nice. She showed me the house and the room with the codes for the door. The house is really clean and warm. They have a shared kitchen space with a stove and microwave which was nice if you want some snacks late at night. Upstairs, there's a cute little library and tv. For a Friday night, I expected the house to be loud but it was pleasantly quiet. I left too early for the breakfast but wish I had a chance to try -- the menu looked yummy!

The tiny, unassuming front of the house belies the warm, homey interior you encounter once inside…read moreBaldwin Village Inn. The entire home is very clean, spacious and well maintained. The building itself is very secure and you get your own passcode to enter. Parking is at a nearby lot, which by Toronto standards is an affordable $20 for a day, and is enclosed so your car is safe from the elements and most harm. The rooms themselves are comfortable, with a queen size bed, fresh linens and towels, a desk, your own tv, and we even had a couch. The shared bathrooms are nice and clean, although given how popular and large the B&B is with visiting professionals and professors it means that first thing in the morning there is a little bit of jockeying for the shower. But since everyone is friendly they do their shower shift quickly so that the next person can hop in. They also offer a huge selection of movies if you wanted to stay in and watch something in the common area, which is relaxed and comfy. Tess and her husband are fantastic - very friendly hosts, and they have a lot of interesting people stay there at the B&B, including business men, doctors, researchers/professors, and even students for the universities, and of course travelers like ourselves. The breakfast conversations are therefore lively and interesting. The breakfast itself is great, they have bagels and breads with different spreads and cheeses, fresh fruit, cereals, fresh coffee and juices (they had almond milk!!), and they will make you any egg dish that you want. The location is fantastic, right in the heart of the city near Chinatown and a bunch of museums and universities, and the street itself is filled with Japanese and a few other Asian restaurants, cafes, and vegetarian friendly places. It's a shame that we couldn't stay longer - but that just means that we'll have to come back to Toronto soon!

We stayed here recently for 3 nights. Very clean and comfortable place. Lisa and Doug are great…read morehosts. Their employees were wonderful too. They provide a huge, delicious breakfast. Very reasonable rates. Therese B.

This B&B was a great location while seeing the sites Toronto has to offer. Parking is available…read morenext to the B&B (for a daily rate) which was a big plus for us. The house was tidy and the breakfast tasty. The breakfast consisted of homemade granola, yogurt and fruit to start with and eggs (made to order), bagel, fried potatoes, and Canadian bacon to follow. If you are a light sleeper, I'd recommend the third-story rooms. We were in a second-story room and could hear the creaking floors with the foot steps of the guests upstairs. The second floor has a shared bathroom, which was clean and handy to the bedroom. Our room felt a bit cramped. It had too many pieces of furniture in it to feel roomy. Overall, it was what we were looking for during our couple days in Toronto.

A bit confusing on first arrival as there are two buildings - one has restaurants and office, one…read morewith guest rooms). Got there a couple of hours early and they managed to find us a room that's ready so we didn't have to wait. The place has old world charm or dated look depending on your perspective. The exterior much cuter than the interior. Dark carpeting - green in hallway, wine color in room, definitely makes everything look a bit gloomy. Our corner room (302 on the second floor - no elevator) was a "deluxe" double with king bed, with a cute balcony facing front with two chairs (one of only three rooms with a balcony and probably the largest one). Room not large but a friend who stayed in a standard room said his was much tinier - clearly being an old building the room sizes and layouts here could all be different (I'd likely rated this place a 3 star had we not had this nicer room). High ceilings with ceiling fan, central aircon not too noisy and good temp control. Room lights bright enough. WiFi works in room and was fast enough. No blackout curtains however so there is street light coming through at night. Furniture looks a bit worn, and only one desk chair, and no luggage rack. Bed a bit soft, large comfortable pillows. Small open closet area but the rail is set very low so if you have a longer coat you can't use it as it'll drape on the floor. Bathroom is small but updated, all white tiles also with a window so quite bright. Shower only, no tub. Electric water heater is handy for making tea or coffee (and even tea bags are provided). No fridge. There is a fair sized safe large enough for a lap top. Breakfast served in the bar with high backed upholstered bright red booth seats. Food is "cold continental" - consisting of juices, good selection of whole fruits plus cut half grapefruits, hot/cold cereal, assortment of pastries - tasty small muffins and danishes, hard boiled eggs. Nice assortment of teas. There is no lobby area but if you need a place to hang out for a while after check out they let you use the upstairs restaurant which is quite large and has some secluded quiet corners. Convenient location - Spadina subway stop right around the corner, and 10-15 min walk to commercial area with shops, restaurants, museums and the University.

Not gonna lie. This place is basically haunted. The rooms are from the early 1900s the lamp is…read moreblinking on and off there's no staff on the grounds after 5 PM so you're on your own and the furniture is like smells like my grandmother's house I'm gonna ride this one out but I can tell you what this is. If you're searching for a haunted manners, this is your hotel I'm gonna plead the blood of Jesus over this place all night.

No phone number . And when call no answer and mk return calls . Strange for a hotel that' needs to…read moresurvive in dull Toronto area

Before you stay here, read the fine print, and expect the owner to exploit any situation to his…read moreadvantage. I made a reservation for the weekend of the Toronto film festival on booking.com but by mistake reserved the following weekend. I realized the error when I showed up and they had no room for me. When I attempted to cancel, they still charged me for 60% of the original cost. Considering the nature of the error, and the fact that I actually did show up and want to stay there, it seems that Downtown B&B exploited the situation. They had several rooms available for the weekend that I booked, and so they lost no business from my reservation.