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In Toronto's recently gentrified West End District artists, scenesters, and the in-the-knows gather at the once downtrodden and now happily happening Gladstone Hotel. But thankfully the Gladstone hotel does not adopt its new-fangled success by cutting off its past entirely. The décor of the bar, lobby, and restaurant is a mélange of antique brick, wood and chandeliers, sparking a perfect marriage between the hotel's slummy history and sassy present.
The bar and café are always action-packed, especially notable is the hilarious karaoke on weekends and the fresh peach Bellini's for the morning after. If you are too drunk to drive home, your voice is too hoarse from belting out "Sweet Caroline" repeatedly, and you have PLENTY of cash in your wallet, then stay the night in one of the rooms, each room is unique and designed by a different Toronto designer. My favorites are the Red Room and the Sky Gazer but you can take your pick, there is a photo album conveniently placed on the lobby desk for you to peruse.
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