I type this review from Gladstone Hotel's "Biker Room" - one of the many themed rooms this cute hotel has to offer. And while I wish I had more time to explore Toronto (and the Gladstone), I'll give a thumbs up for the short and sweet experience here.
The Good:
-As mentioned, the rooms are all themed so you're sure to get a specific experience! The biker room, while small, has a tiny alcove desk (with Samsung tablet if you're in need), Easy Rider paraphernalia and helmet lamps. Yep. Helmet lamps. Pretty cool.
-The art installations throughout the hotel are pretty groovy.
-The elevator is incredibly beautiful and old. Just don't try to operate it yourself!
-Staff was laid back and overall friendly.
-If you need to hit the gym, you can grab a free pass to 99 Sudbury at the check in desk
-Free and stable WiFi
-Great location and super walkable to fun shops and tasty looking restaurants
The Meh:
-The dry bar is small and a bit uninspired. Considering they don't offer room service, it would be nice to have a few more options beyond potato chips, pretzels and Clif bars.
-No room service. You'll have to actually walk down (gasp) to the restos on the ground level and bring it on up to your room
-Very tiny bathrooms. You would have to be a contortionist to shave your legs in the Biker Room bathroom.