The Broadview Hotel

It’s a great characterful building with nice touches in the room and well laid out.

It’s getting a little tired around the edges now, at this price it needs a touch up.

In general, this boutique hotel, a landmark building in the Riverdale area of Toronto beautifully restored while retaining much of it s historic charm, was immaculately clean and the staff very friendly and helpful. The breakfast at the scenic 7th floor Rooftop bistro was excellent, in particular the Smoked Salmon Royale with a side of avocado. There was a record turntable in the room and a library of music available to access. Thought that was a nice touch. Given my short stay, I felt that there was still much about the hotel to explore and discover.

I spent the first hour on my arrival looking for a parking space and ended up at a Green P lot across the street which required three renewals over the length of my one-night stay for a total cost of $45.00. The hotel has a few spaces available down the lane beside the hotel for $28.00 a night but it is first come first served. I was obviously second come. Value for money? My one night stay on Saturday, May 30 came to $739.00, taxes included, for a relatively small room with a brick wall for a view. I needed to be in the area for a local event so it was my most viable option. A moneysaving tip. If you are flexible time-wise, the hotel's rates seem to be significantly lower on Sundays and weekdays. It's a tip I will take myself when looking at a return visit for pleasure rather than business.

Beautiful, unique hotel. The Rooftop Restaurant was fantastic - delicious food and friendly, helpful staff. Location perfect for us as we were going to an event at History, but tram stops right out front so we were easily able to get around the city. Fun neighborhood bars and restaurants. Would definitely stay again!

Good value and friendly

Not great location and quite noisy