ODE

The most uniquely beautiful space I've ever stayed in. A very urban space in a very cool neighborhood in an unexpected location. Each room is themed with its own customized beauty, that includes custom art and furnishings, all by local artists, designers and manufacturers. What is common in all the rooms, are the Ban & Olufsen speakers, Smeg appliances, umbrellas for wet weather, and a carefully selected Toni Morrison novel.

I highly recommend the Red Room! It was spacious, had amazingly well thought out amenities and use of space, and the comfiest bed. I read and worked on the beautiful rooftop patio. The area is amazing, as a single female I walked each day to and from the Automotive Building and there are plenty of bakery and coffee shops, and small local patios/restaurants. I walked through Trinity Park everyday and it was a beautiful place to sit and people watch. My new favourite place in Toronto. I also forgot some work essentials and there is Dufferin Mall in walking distance as well as a Rexall literally next door.

We were going to spend 3 nights in TORONTO and had done some research on the internet to find a nice hotel. Our search led us to ODE. The neighborhood in which this establishment is located is really nice, but what we don't tell you is : 1. the streetcar runs non-stop and it passes in front of this establishment making a noise and vibration that keeps you awake all night; 2. there's a bar that stays open until 2 a.m. (again, it's hard to get a good night's rest when you can hear the bar's music and customers talking all the time); 3. as you're in a converted cellar, your only view is of the sidewalk. Of course, these inconveniences are not mentioned at the time of booking, and no refunds are possible (except 30 days before the booking date) for a rate of CAD 400 per night. So, in order to have a good stay in TORONTO, we had no choice but to find a real, comfortable, quiet hotel...and get the hell out of there.