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1 Hotel Toronto formerly the Thompson

Toronto, Canada

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1 Hotel Toronto formerly the Thompson lies in the Central King West area and was designed by New York's Studio Gaia. Hotel rooms open onto floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping views of the Toronto skyline and Lake Ontario.
1 Hotel Toronto formerly the Thompson
1 Hotel Toronto formerly the Thompson lies in the Central King West area and was designed by New York's Studio Gaia.

The historic factory buildings of King West Village are now home to the creative forces behind the city's leading art galleries, ad agencies, tech start-ups, stylish bars and avant-garde restaurants. Take in the sweeping views of the downtown Toronto cityscape and Lake Ontario from the Rooftop Lounge, the city's only hotel rooftop lounge with a seasonal, 40-foot infinity swimming pool.

Designed by New York's Studio Gaia, your hotel room opens onto floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping views of the Toronto skyline and Lake Ontario. Dark hardwood floors, contemporary, boutique furnishings and an open, airy atmosphere are punctuated with contrasting accents in lush orange and cool white.

Your residence at Thompson Toronto lies in the Central King West area—the see and be scene for Toronto's most notably eclectic art galleries, boutiques, restaurants and nightlife, all within easy walking distance.

Even amid the many hotspots in downtown Toronto, Thompson knows you may never feel the need to leave the hotel with food and drink options to suit any mood: From their own contemporary classic diner, to an ultra-chic underground nightclub, and Toronto’s premier rooftop retreat—with poolside cabanas and cocktails.

Located in the heart of city's vibrant entertainment district, Thompson Toronto's 30,000 square feet of prime Toronto event space - including the stunning Rooftop Lounge and a luxurious Screening Room - offers the ideal setting for conferences, meeting rooms, private screenings, weddings, rehearsal dinners, showers, receptions, bar/bat mitzvahs and fundraising events. All hotel meeting rooms are equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual technology. Convenient parking is accessible 24 hours in a secure underground facility, with valet parking available.

Hotel Address:
  • 1 Hotel Toronto formerly the Thompson
  • 550 Wellington Street W
  • Toronto, ON M5V 2V4
  • Canada

Location Summary
Thompson Toronto is downtown, located in the heart of city's vibrant entertainment district, in the Central King West area.

Directions to Hotel
The Thompson Toronto is located at 550 Wellington Street West, Toronto ON. Wellington Street is one-way.

Driving from Lester B. Pearson International Airport: 1) Follow airport signage and merge onto ON-409 E. toward ON-427. 2) Take the exit onto ON-427 S. toward ON-401 W. 3) Keep left at the fork and follow signs and merge onto Gardiner Expy. E. toward Toronto. 4) Take the Spadina Ave exit. 5) Turn left onto Lower Spadina Ave. 6) Turn left onto Front St W. 7) Take the 2nd right onto Portland St. 8) Turn left onto Wellington St. W. 9) Thompson Toronto will be on the right

Driving from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport: 1) Go north on Bathurst St. 2) Turn right onto Stewart St. 3) Take a right onto Portland St. 4) Turn right onto Wellington St. W. 5) Thompson Toronto will be on the right.

Driving from Hamilton Airport: 1) Merge onto Queen Elizabeth Way. 2) Continue onto Gardiner Expy. E. toward Toronto. 3) Take the Spadina Ave exit. 4) Turn left onto Lower Spadina Ave. 5) Turn left onto Front St. W. 6) Take the 2nd right onto Portland St. 7) Turn left onto Wellington St. W. 8) Thompson Toronto will be on the right.
Note Bene
Take in the sweeping views of the downtown Toronto cityscape and Lake Ontario from the Rooftop Lounge, the city's only hotel rooftop lounge with a seasonal, 40-foot infinity swimming pool.
Business Center
Business center is available 24 hours a day to guests. There is a laptop with high-speed Internet access. Printing and faxing are available through the Front Desk.
Banquets & Meetings
30,000 square feet of prime Toronto event space including rooftop lounge and screening room. All hotel meeting rooms are equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual technology. Convenient parking is accessible 24 hours in a secure underground facility, with valet parking available.
Fine Dining On Site
2 great options: Colette Grand – from its dining room, library, and lounge to its bakery, café, and gallery, Colette Grand Café incorporates several dining experiences within its respective spaces. In addition to daily dining room and bakery menu offerings, a weekend brunch will be introduced later this summer. Colette's covered terrace will give guests the option of dining outdoors, with a view of Victoria Memorial Park on Wellington St. The Thompson Diner – features a contemporary interpretation of the classic diner features rich banquettes and a sleek, full-service bar. In true diner form, classic diner bites with a refined twist are available around the clock, with artisan beers and signature cocktails.
Fitness Center
State of the art fitness equipment; including free weights, strength training equipment, 3 bikes, 4 treadmills, and 3 Elliptical machines. The fitness center is open 24 hours a day.
Pool Outdoor
Seasonal, rooftop 40-foot infinity swimming pool.
Spa Facility
While the hotel does not have an in-house spa, the concierge is happy to arrange spa services at one of their preferred partners.


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Hotel Amenities
  • - Banquets & Meetings
    - Business Center
    - Meeting Space
    - Disabled Access
    - Fine Dining On Site
    - Fine Dining Nearby
    - Fitness Center
    - High Speed Internet
    - Pets Allowed
    - Pool Outdoor
Available Activities
  • - Boating
    - Dining
    - Jogging Running
    - Shopping
    - Theatre & Museums