House on McGill

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McGill 110
Toronto, M5B 1H6
Canada

Telephone
1 - 416 - 3511503
Gay Community
Yes


B & B Description

Welcome to House on McGill, a cozy bed and breakfast in the vibrant cosmopolitan heart of Toronto, Canada. Your host Dave, is pleased to make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible! The House on McGill is a lovingly restored Victorian townhouse, circa 1890, located on a quiet residential street, is a tranquil, shady, safe retreat in the middle of all the hustle of a busy metropolis. We have taken care to retain the existing woodwork, stained glass features, antique fixtures and character while adding all the modern amenities in period reproductions to complement the old. We are small and intimate with 5 air conditioned bedrooms sharing two baths, , a 6th guest room with private bath, a guest living room, kitchen/dining room and a peaceful garden/deck. We try to be environmentally responsible and encourage our guests to recycle, reuse towels and take transit. The host lives in a separate apartment on the 3rd floor ensuring guests have maximum privacy on the ground, 1st and 2nd floors. There is one cat on the premises.

Our house is within walking distance to the theatre district, shopping at the world-class 300 shop Eaton Centre, the subway and numerous streetcar lines. Toronto has maintained its interesting, vibrant downtown neighbourhoods and the numerous 24 hour transit lines near us provide easy, safe access. The Air Canada hockey arena, Ryerson University, the bustle of Yonge Street (Toronto's main street), Yorkville, St. Lawrence Market, The University of Toronto, Kensington Market, the financial district, Royal Ontario Museum, Art Gallery of Ontario, the Church Street Gay Village, Chinatown, Little Italy, Greektown  and so much more are all near our oasis in the middle of a bustling, exciting city.

We are an adults only, smoke free environment but do allow smoking on the front porch and in the back garden. We offer free high speed internet access at the computer in the reception room, or wireless connection if you have a laptop with wireless card, free local calls, free beverages, daily newspaper and a movie video library. As well, laundry service for a small charge and personal guided tours of the nooks and crannies of Toronto can be arranged with Dave for a nominal charge. We try to be environmentally aware by recycling paper, bottles and cans, do wet composting, collect rainwater in a rain barrel for watering plants and have low flush toilets.  As well we provide pump soap rather than disposable bars, encourage guests to reuse towels and transit and recycle neighbours' magazines. The House on McGill is a member of the Green Toronto Association  and Toronto City bed and Breakfasts.


Contacts

WEBSITE LANGUAGE ENGLISH
Yes
WEBSITE LANGUAGE GERMAN
Yes


Facilities

ROOM NUMBER:
6
STAR RATING:
None
GARDEN
Yes
PARKING AVAILABLE
Yes
OUTDOOR SEATING
Yes
AIR CONDITION FACILITIES
Yes


Rooms

ROOM DESCRIPTION:

The Reception room, has a sunny daytime view of the street and neighbouring homes through a lovely stained glass window. It features refinished French doors, a marble/oak fireplace mantle, antique oak desk and Mission style rocking chair, and couch. Books, the daily newspaper and magazines can be enjoyed by our guests and a telephone is available for free local calls. There is also a TV/VCR and video loan library. The Dining room, is located on the lower level, and along with a kitchen is for guest use only. Breakfast is available on a self-serve basis every morning as early as you wish until 11:00 AM. We offer premium juices, fresh-brewed coffee, teas, hot chocolate, cereals, breads, pastries, yogurt, fresh fruit, and freezer waffles & pancakes You will find a large fridge, microwave, dishwasher, cutlery and place settings if you wish to prepare light meals. The Blue Room, our largest bedroom, is located on the second floor with a sunny south exposure to the street. It has a brilliant view of the downtown skyline (including the CN Tower), and is furnished with a four-poster canopy bed, a steamer trunk, TV/VCR and Arts and Crafts pieces of furniture. $80sgl. / $100 Dbl. The Green Room, also on the second floor in the centre of the house, is quiet and shady and has been furnished with pine furniture and accessories and a queen size bed. There is a VCR for viewing videos. $60sgl. / $80 Dbl. The Rose Room, our smallest bedroom, also on the second floor, is located at the rear of the house and gets the afternoon sun. Furnished with floral accents and a single bed, it is suitable for the budget traveller. The house laundry is located in a closet in this room and when the guest goes out housekeeping has access. $50sgl. This Bathroom has been restored with a new tub and shower surround, antique pedestal sink and wood wainscotting. Our 2 guest baths are shared by five guestrooms and there is usually never a problem with access. Located on the lower level, opposite the Dining room at the front of the house , is the White room. It faces south with a sunny exposure to McGill Street through large windows and is furnished with a queen bed, sitting area, and TV/VCR. The private en-suite bath has a pedestal sink, toilet, shower stall and exposed stone walls. $90sgl. / $110 Dbl. The Lilac Room was once the home's dining room. Consequently it has a 10'-0" ceiling, cornice molding, ceiling rosette and elegant proportions. We have furnished this quiet room with a king bed which can be split into twins if you wish, an antique armoire, maple bureau, TV/VCR and a comfortable reading chair. $80sgl. / $100 Dbl. The Yellow Room faces onto our garden deck at the back of the house through a french door. It is very popular for reading, sunning, enjoying the flowers and relaxing. The room has a queen bed, antique dresser and sewing table , VCR and big comfortable reading chair. $60sgl. / $80 Dbl. This 2nd large bathroom on the lower floors is shared between 5 guestrooms. It has a tub/shower, pedestal sink and toilet and the original stone walls. The back garden/deck is always a work in progress. It is accessible from both the Yellow Room and through the Dining room exterior glass door and up a stone staircase. All guests may enjoy breakfast, or relaxing in the garden. Our Boston ivy, lilac tree, maple tree and yews, are all maturing nicely. The flower beds are colourful from Spring until Autumn with a variety of tulips, impatiens, petunias and geraniums. Rates: from $50.00 - $90.00 per night (single occupancy) $80.00 - $110.00 per night (double occupancy) $20.00 each additional person in room 7% GST & 5% PST added (Prices may change) Prices include breakfast… Discounts for long term stays: 10% off for 7-13 nights Oct. 1-May 1 20% off 14 nights or more Nov. 1-April 1 10% off: Y.H.A., Full-time Student 25 or less, Airline Employee, B&B Owner , Seniors 65+ We offer one pre-reserved $10/day parking space directly in front of the house

DOUBLE ROOMS
Yes
SINGLE BED
Yes
QUEEN BED
Yes
KING BED
Yes
SEATING
Yes
BALCONY
Yes
DESK
Yes
TELEPHONE
Yes
WIFI/ISP
Yes
BATHROOM
Yes
NON-SMOKING
Yes


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