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Windsor Arms Hotel

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Many visitors praise the hotel's beautiful atmosphere, attentive and charming staff who make them feel welcome, and the excellent food and drinks, particularly the High Tea and Negronis. However, a significant number of recent reviews report serious issues with alleged scams, including bait-and-switch pricing, refusal to pay invoices, and difficulties with booking High Tea, with some guests experiencing disappointment with the food and service during tea.

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18 Saint Thomas Street, Toronto
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About this place Windsor Arms Hotel

The Windsor Arms, on St Thomas Street in Toronto's Yorkville district, is listed as gay-friendly. It's a short walk from the Royal Ontario Museum and the high-end shops along Yorkville and Bloor Street - about five minutes on foot. Rooms come with flat-screen TVs and minibars. The suites are more indulgent, with large limestone bathrooms and spa tubs. You'll find a European-style spa and two restaurants on site. The Windsor Arms is a quiet, polished base, rather than a nightlife address - the Church-Wellesley Village, Toronto's gay neighbourhood, is roughly a 15-minute walk east or one subway stop away. It's a good choice if you want to be close to the action, but don't need to be in the midst of it.

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Gay-friendly (straight venue) Food served Walk ins welcome Air conditioning Card payments accepted Walk-ins welcome Reservation required WiFi Year-round Spa

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Heather Ball
Heather Ball Jun 2026
★★★★★
Gabrielle Terekh
Gabrielle Terekh Jun 2026
★★★★★

The high tea at this hotel is amazing! Their selection of teas is magnificent and the decor is beautiful. Our waiter was very nice and the staff was very accommodating. I had a great birthday dinner!

David Kammermayer
David Kammermayer Jun 2026
★★★★★
Zain
Zain Jun 2026
★★★★★

When you check in they spring a waiver on you that says you’re not allowed to bring alcohol in the room and each guest over the limit that enters your room is an additional $100. “Not allowed to bring alcohol or guests” sounds like a movie theatre’s policy not an allegedly 5 star hotel. That means if you book a suite, and have friends come over for a few hours, they will hit you with a $100 per person. If I knew this at the time of booking I would’ve booked the Four Seasons instead and it would’ve been equivalent cost for a much nicer experience.

R Li
R Li Jun 2026
★★★★★

Everything was AMAZING! David was extremely helpful and he gave out amazing tea suggestions, I chose Tibetan Tiger and I loved it. Tea room is so elegant and beautiful I’ll definitely come back again!!

Manax Deng
Manax Deng Jun 2026
★★★★★
Kay D
Kay D Jun 2026
★★★★★

We visited the team rooms. Highly recommend. The menu, service and experience exceeded expectations. I will absolutely be returning. My recommendation for those with food restrictions (pescatarian, vegetarian, etc.) is to let them know beforehand. This way, you can inquire about receiving a separate menu, or find out what items you can substitute offerings for on the regular menu.

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Last updated on 5 November 2026

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