The Gladstone Hotel is the oldest continuously operating hotel in Toronto. It was originally built in 1889 as a stylish hostelry across from the then existing Parkdale railroad station which serviced the Grand Trunk, the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR), and the Canadian National Railway (CNR) companies. In addition to serving the three major railway companies at the time it provided visitors attending the Canadian National Exhibit (CNE) to have a place to stay. (wiki)
The hotel is still has pretty interesting architecture, and the furniture is stylish as ever. The rooms appeared to be good, and the bar was fairly decent. I was here at the time of an Art show, it was a pretty interesting venue for it. I understand they also have karaoke here, and other events. The bar appeared decent too, and the location was good.