Queen Nest Hotel, Toronto ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

650 1/2 Queen Street West, Toronto, Canada, M6J 1E4

Near the Art Gallery of Ontario

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6.5

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Easy check-in
Helpful staff
Private bathroom
Convenient code access
Nearby amenities

Rooms and Amenities

Queen Nest Hotel provides air-conditioned rooms with express check-in and check-out, plus free WiFi. The hotel offers 6 individually decorated guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Certain rooms include a kitchenette with a fridge. Each bedroom has a queen bed. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. In-room amenities include a kettle. Double rooms feature air conditioning, parquet floors, heating, tea and coffee facilities and city views. The studio has air conditioning, a private entrance, a kitchenette with a stovetop, refrigerator, microwave, tea/coffee maker, parquet floors, heating and city views. A bed in dormitory features a electric kettle, private entrance and air conditioning.

Little Italy Location

Located in Downtown Toronto, Queen Nest Hotel places guests near the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors. The hotel is steps from Queen Street, 1.3 mi from University of Toronto-St George Campus, 2.5 km from Toronto Eaton Centre, 2 km from Exhibition Place, and around 2 km from Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. Trinity Bellwoods Park is 0.5 km away, Art Gallery of Ontario is 1.5 km away. Ripley's Aquarium of Canada and Harbourfront Centre are 2 km from the property.

Nearby Landmarks

Landmarks near Queen Nest Hotel include the Bata Shoe Museum (2.5 km), Hockey Hall of Fame (2.5 km), Nathan Phillips Square (2.5 km), and Toronto City Hall (2.5 km). A Pro sports game is 2 km away.

The Palmerston Details

The Palmerston, part of Queen Nest Hotel, is a home lovingly restored by an architect/designer and featured in House & Home magazine. Located in Little Italy, it's near restaurants, downtown Toronto, the Annex, University of Toronto, Ryerson University, the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Royal Ontario Museum, and Kensington Market. Streetcars and subways provide transportation. A suite with a private entrance is available, including free parking, Wi-Fi, an in-suite washer/dryer, and a dishwasher. Guests have the entire main floor with a private entrance, parking, and a private back deck.

Getting Around

Queen Nest Hotel is near all forms of Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), including streetcars and subways. The nearest airport, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, is 2 km away.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Bed 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

2 persons

37 m²

1 Bunk bed

Shower

Heating

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Bed 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

2 persons

28 m²

1 Bunk bed

Shower

Heating

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Bed 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

2 persons

56 m²

1 Bunk bed

Shower

Heating

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Standard Queen Room

2 persons

19 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Toronto 2.0 km

Airports

Billy Bishop Toronto City (YTZ) 2.2 km

Pearson (YYZ) 26.6 km

Train

Exhibition Go Station 1.5 km

Underground

Osgoode Subway 1.7 km

Bus

Bus stop 14.2 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Security
Adults only
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

650 1/2 Queen Street West, Toronto, Canada, M6J 1E4

Map view

650 1/2 Queen Street West, Toronto, Canada, M6J 1E4

City landmarks

Landmark

CN Tower

2.1 km

Aquarium

Ripley's Aquarium of Canada

2.1 km

Museum

Royal Ontario Museum

2.5 km

Market

St. Lawrence Market

2.8 km

Baseball Stadium

Rogers Centre

2.1 km

Gallery

Art Gallery of Ontario

1.4 km

Square

Nathan Phillips Square

2.4 km

Museum

Casa Loma

3.5 km

Landmark

Pro sports game

2.2 km

Landmark

Harbourfront Centre

2.1 km

Stadium

Hockey Hall of Fame

2.3 km

Park

Trinity Bellwoods Park

610 m

Landmark

Fort York National Historic Site

1.4 km

Landmark

Queen Street West

610 m

Square

Yonge-Dundas Square

2.3 km

Landmark

The AGO, Art Gallery of Ontario

1.4 km

Landmark

Kensington Market

800 m

Museum

Bata Shoe Museum

2.3 km

Landmark

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

2.2 km

Public Building

Toronto City Hall

2.4 km

Stadium

Scotiabank Arena

2.2 km

Landmark

Graffiti Alley

800 m

Public Building

Osgoode Hall

1.4 km

Synagogue

The Kiever

800 m

Landmark

Centre of Adddiction and Mental Health

2.1 km

Museum

The Grange

1.4 km

Garden

Toronto Music Garden

2.1 km

Landmark

Burroughes Building

800 m

Stadium

BMO Field

2.9 km

Landmark

Exhibition Place

2.9 km

Nearby

Park

Trinity Bellwoods Park

440 m

Toronto

Queen Street West

440 m

Between College and Queen Streets

Spadina Avenue

440 m

Restaurants

Soufi's

90 m

676 Queen St W

Gandhi Roti

390 m

554 Queen St W

Pat's Home Style Jamaican Restaurant

310 m

558 Queen St W

Gandhii Cuisine

390 m

554 Queen St W

The Dime

360 m

538 Queen St W

New York Subs & Burritos

440 m

520 Queen St W

Wild Wing on King

600 m

675 King St W Unit 101

White Squirrel Coffee Shop

530 m

907 Queen St W

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-21:00

Check-out

from 01:00-11:00

Guest Parking

No parking available.

Internet

is available in for free.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Languages

English, Spanish, Italian, Tagalog / Filipino

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Former name

palmerston hotel

Questions of the users

About Queen Nest Hotel

Are the bathrooms in the rooms private or are they shared with other guests?

22 November 2024

All bathrooms in the rooms are private and equipped with showers.

If I arrive before the check-in time, can I store my luggage somewhere?

15 January 2025

Luggage storage is available from 11 AM until the official check-in time for guests arriving early.

I'm having trouble booking a private room. What should I do?

30 March 2025

It may help to adjust your travel dates to check for availability in private accommodations.

What time can I check in? Is there an option for arrivals before noon?

5 February 2025

Check-in is available between 10 AM and 10 PM, but early check-ins or late arrivals can incur an extra fee and need to be arranged in advance.

Are there lockers available for protecting my belongings while I stay?

11 December 2024

Currently, there are no lockers in the dormitory rooms, but belongings can be securely stored during your visit.

Is it possible to check in after midnight if my flight lands late?

17 October 2024

Late check-ins can be accommodated as long as a registration form is completed online beforehand.

What is the amount required for the security deposit when checking in?

27 April 2025

A security deposit of $100 is required for each room per stay.

Can I book a room for an extended stay and what are the options?

8 June 2025

Long stay options are available, including weekly and monthly rates, with room amenities designed for comfort and privacy.

What is the accessibility like at the entrance? Are there stairs to navigate?

19 August 2024

The entrance requires navigating two flights of stairs, and there is currently no elevator available.

How can I reach the hotel using public transportation from the airport?

9 February 2025

Travelers can take the 900 bus to Kipling Station, then transfer to Line 2 Subway towards Kennedy and exit at Bathurst Station. A quick walk will bring guests to the hotel.