Gladstone Hotel

Name: Gladstone Hotel
Address: 1214 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M6J 1J6
Rating: 4.7

Toronto, Ontario View map

Rating 4.7 out of 5

29 reviews

20 to 250 Guests

Toronto, Ontario downtown wedding reception-

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About

20 to 250 Guests

Host your wedding celebration in the prestigious Gladstone House. Situated in popular West Queen West, Toronto, Ontario, the Gladstone exclusively blends vintage Victorian architecture with modern-day luxury, downtown culture, and beautiful art. All these elements combine to make this venue the perfect locale for your special day.

Facilities and capacity

The historic building was built in 1889 and features two floors of unique, multi-functional event spaces. Celebrate, dance, dine, and more in these event spaces to make your event a one-of-a-kind experience.

The Ballroom: A lavish reception of 120 seated can be held in the Ballroom. The venue’s exposed brick walls, restored pine flooring, and Victorian windows reflect the hotel’s timeless charm. It has a grand entrance that leads to the hotel lobby. For a larger event, the sliding doors can open to The Café to create a much bigger space that accommodates up to 250 guests cocktail style. It also includes a Green Room and an adjustable stage.
2nd Floor Reception Gallery: The main Reception Gallery features original architectural details, reinstated pine flooring, and a lovely Victorian balcony that overlooks Queen St. West. Wonderful photo shoots can be done in the adjoining 10 Artist Studios. It has the capacity for 120 guests.
Melody Bar: Fresco pillars and neon lights combine to create Gladstone’s reworked, modern Victorian style. This event space includes the live music, private dinners, a DJ party and much more. It can accommodate up to 150 guests.

Services offered

The experienced team of creative event managers will help couples create a flawless occasion. The event coordinator will guide the couple through every detail of the event to make it stress-free. The team is happy to recommend professional vendors for flowers, DJs, entertainment, and photographers. The following is offered:

Honeymoon VIP two-floor Tower Suite with a 360-view of the city and private rooftop terrace
Full multimedia capabilities with in-house technicians - A complimentary menu tasting for two
Staffing
All furniture, basic white/black linens
Dinnerwares
Fully furnished bridal suite with a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine

Cuisine

The Gladstone Hotel offers a la carte and in-house catering menus that reflect local and seasonal flavors. Couples can choose from elegant plated meals, lavish buffets, passed hors d’oeuvres, and interactive food stations. The culinary team will craft the perfect menu for your special day and is happy to customize your menu to suit individual tastes. Bar packages are also available.

Accommodations

The hotel features 37 artist-designed rooms. After the dining and dancing, guests can enjoy their stay in any of the spacious rooms, all equipped with upscale amenities.

Other services

The Gladstone Hotel is not only perfect for wedding ceremonies and receptions but also ideal for other special events. Your rehearsal dinner and post-wedding day brunch can be held at this venue.

Other facilities

The venue offers other optional facilities. These include the following:

Coat check
Private parking is available at an extra cost

Location

Gladstone Hotel is positioned at the corner of Gladstone Avenue and Queen Street West, just east of Dufferin Street. It is only 21 minutes from the Toronto Pearson International Airport.

Highlights

Availability

Type

Ballroom, banquet hall, historic, hotel, restaurant

Style

City, classic, eclectic, glamorous, modern, vintage

Event Services

Accommodations, bridal suite, catering / bar, lighting / sound

More information

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony

Reception

Bridal shower

Engagement party

Rehearsal dinner

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet

Cocktail reception

Dessert

Family style

Hors d'oeuvres

Outside cake

Plated

Server(s)

Stations

Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)

Cash bar

Champagne toast

House beer

House wine

House liquor

Limited bar

Liquor license

Open bar

Premium liquor

Signature drink

Specialty beer

Specialty wine

What event items are available?

Audio equipment

Dance floor

Furniture

Lighting

Chairs

Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware

China

Flatware

Glassware

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

Valet

Wheelchair access

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Set up

Clean up

Event planning

Chairs

Tables

Linens

China

Flatware

Glassware

Lighting/sound

Bridal suite

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

Dessert

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

House beer

House wine

Signature drink

Rated

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Rating 4.7 out of 5
Response time

Rating 4.7 out of 5
Professionalism

Rating 4.7 out of 5
Value

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Flexibility

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Danielle S. Married on 24/08/2019

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Fantastic Venue and a Magical Day

My husband and I got married at the Gladstone on August 24, 2019. The Gladstone has everything that you need in a more rustic, cool venue. The Gladstone team was so professional and amazing (Sarah, thank you SO much for all your help. You are a dream to work with, and thank you for putting up with all my questions!). The food was amazing, the night-of staff was perfect (we receive SO many compliments), Daniel was great (even when we were running a little behind on schedule). We even had one staff member say that they have worked many weddings in their life, and they have never felt as much happiness and love in one room before as our wedding.

Our day was absolutely magical, having the suite upstairs was perfect, and I can't rave enough about how good everything was. The day went by so quickly, I wish we could do it all over again!

The Gladstone also accommodated us for our rehearsal dinner and the morning Drag brunch (which is a MUST SEE).

Again, thank you for a perfect day. And to all others thinking about hosting their wedding at the Gladstone, you won't regret it!
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Sam R. Married on 23/09/2018

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I can't recommend this venue enough

The staff at the Gladstone were so accommodating, kind and professional - they really made our day more than perfect. The atmosphere is so cool, the food is absolutely incredible, and they provide all the essentials for the venue (no renting tables, chairs etc!). Try to book the tower suite if you can - it is a beautiful two story apartment style room complete with kitchenette. It was the perfect size to get ready in (4 bridesmaids, two moms and me), we got our hair and makeup done on the first level while my husband got ready on the second level, and we had our first look on the roof!

They really made our day so stress free, I can't thank everyone at the Gladstone enough.
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Carolyn Y. Married on 25/08/2018

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Great experience - would recommend 10/10!

We loved the Gladstone and had a perfect night! It felt like we just showed up and the night went exactly as planned around us. They were flexible when we had a few last minute changes, and completely attentive the day of the wedding. It was perfect!

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Taryn M. Married on 08/02/2020

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Beautiful Winter Wedding!

We had our wedding at the Gladstone Hotel on Saturday February 8th, 2020. It was honestly better than we could have expected! The food was excellent – we had many compliments on it from guests. Initially we had gone with their Winter menu, which was offered to us at the time, and we had chosen the bone-in rib steak and hoisin butter salmon. But to be honest, we were not happy with those selections and asked for alternatives from their non-winter menu. You should know that there was an extra charge to do so, but in our opinion, it was well worth it. We chose the slow-braised short rib and the black cod, both of which were delicious. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful throughout the entire day (checking in on us while getting ready in the bridal dressing suite) and night (checking in with us throughout cocktail hour and dinner) to make sure that everything went smoothly. We paid the extra $100 to have a Gladstone staff member help set up for the ceremony and the reception and everything was beautiful! We loved how everything looked, it was well worth it! We also chose to add uplighting which added a great effect. Having the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception all at the same venue was also very convenient for guests. The signature welcome cocktails that were offered to guests when they arrived (we chose “the Salon”, which had Lot 40 whisky, maple syrup, grapefruit and egg white) were a huge hit. Following the ceremony, the cocktail hour was in a gallery that was already decorated with (rotating) art displays, so we didn’t even need to add anything to decorate that room, it looked great on its own! We also had a few family members and friends staying in the hotel and they all commented on how great the staff were in helping them settle in and feel comfortable. They were quick to assist my parents in using the elevator as my father has mobility issues. We also stayed two nights in the hotel – the night of our wedding and the night after. We really enjoyed our stay in the Tower Suite and were so happy to just relax the day after the wedding. We were interested in going to the drag brunch the next morning at the hotel, but it books up fast so make sure to make your reservations in advance. Finally, we would also really like to thank Sarah McGree, she was a huge help in organizing the event for us. She was in regular contact with us throughout the entire process and was very helpful. She answered all of our questions very promptly and offered us planning advice. We were so glad that we had the opportunity to work with her in planning our special day.
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Moriah S. Married on 23/11/2019

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Winter Wedding at the Gladstone

Our wedding was absolutely perfect! We can't thank Sarah enough for all your help in setting everything up. The hotel looked gorgeous and The Gladstone Team were all amazingly helpful and friendly. It was an absolute pleasure working with Sarah and the wider team from start to finish. Everything went so smoothly and it was better than we could've imagined. We are so incredibly happy - both still beaming from the day.
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J Jermyn Married on 13/09/2019

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Wedding Reception

We knew as soon as we met Sarah that we made the right choice with the Gladstone for our wedding party. All of the staff were incredible from start to finish. Professional, responsive, courteous, accommodating ... the list goes on. The Gladstone is a beautiful location, and we just can't say enough about Sarah, Daniel and the entire Gladstone team.
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Lucy Married on 23/08/2019

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Wonderful venue and staff

During and after our wedding at the Gladstone, we’ve received countless compliments from our guests about the venue, dinner and the quality of the services. We went with the Summer Love Package, and its cost included the ballroom for ceremony and dinner, the 2nd floor space for cocktail reception with drinks and hors d'oeuvres, 3 course dinner itself, the bridal suite all-day access, menu and drink tastings, and many other services. We were warmly and professionally taken care of, but did not feel suffocated or pressured into any decisions. Thank you Sarah, Daniel and the Gladstone staff for an incredible experience!
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Regine Married on 28/06/2019

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Amazing venue. Sarah is great to work with!

Had our wedding reception at the Gladstone. The venue has so much character - fell in love with it and signed the contract on our first ocular. Sarah was a gem to work with - she was so responsive and catered to our every request! It was so easy to work with her - thank you so much, Sarah!

Food was great! I was nervous about the quality of the steak, but it was tender and flavourful. The egg side that came it with is to die for. I wasn’t able to try the food during cocktail hour, but our guests were raving about it. Also got an open bar package which was fully enjoyed by our guests. The summer love cocktail was so good.

Special thanks to Jessica (AV head) and Daniel (event manager) for everything! We had last minute requests that the team handled quite well - Daniel told me to relax, and that it was his job to fix everything. That meant so much to me.

Thank you for making our wedding one for the books. ❤️
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Sent on 03/08/2019
Barry O. Married on 18/05/2019

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Beautiful venue, terrible service.

My partner and I booked the Gladstone for our wedding, along with the Tower Suite for that night, and bar the fact that the hotel is a beautiful backdrop for pictures, it was an extreme disappointment.

Be prepared to have to do all the work yourself, in terms of setting up/taking down, as EVERYTHING is an extra charge in this place. Need help setting up? It costs extra. Need to access the room before 4PM? It costs extra. And so on. Your wedding estimate will cover the bare minimum, so if you are working within a timeline, be prepared to pay for it. Also the wedding planner you will be working with will probably not be there on the day, as we found out, and you will have to deal with someone different altogether.

The staff were disorganised and indifferent on the day, messing up our music and leaving our guests wandering about with no direction, failing to announce the start of the ceremony or my partner and I as we entered the ballroom, turning the noisy dishwasher on during our speeches.

The tower suite has a great roof deck, but other than that is not worth paying for, as there isn't a hint of luxury in it. There are no robes, or anything even slighly 'honeymoon suite'. There isn't even a bottle of water. Book a room in another hotel for your wedding night.

And we didn't even get so much as a complimentary glass of champagne from the hotel, so don't expect any token of congratulations or appreciation.

All in all, a day that we had put so much time nad effort into planning unraveled at the last hurdle due to the hotel's incompetence and disinterest in us as a couple. We complained after, and they half-heartedly offered us a free night stay and dinner, but too little too late, so we declined. We chose the Gladstone originally as we lived nearby and loved it, but that relationship has totally soured now.

Final outcome: We happily exchanged our vows there, and got nice photos in the venue, but all in all, it was a very bad experience.
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Meagan Married on 31/03/2019

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Amazing Venue with Exceptional Service

The Gladstone Hotel & their staff were absolutely lovely to work with leading up to the wedding. This venue I would classify as 'turnkey' as they handle the food, alcohol, supply the linens, chairs, serveware AND the venue has so much natural character you do not need excess of decor! I found the Gladstone to be the perfect venue for our day, especially if you are wanting a more sustainable venue. They were able to meet our needs/demands in a timely manner and there were no hiccups on our wedding day. I highly recommend this venue for any event.
Sent on 22/04/2019