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Queen Nest Hotel

2.5 star property

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Cozy retreat with a single bed, kitchenette, and unique zebra-striped artwork.
Room numbers and a charming street scene artwork adorn the wall.
Vibrant artwork featuring a crown and bold text adorns the wall.
Welcome to the Queen Nest Hotel, where you can check in and enjoy a comfortable stay.
Staircase features colorful, patterned tiles and contrasting yellow and white walls.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
650 1/2 Queen St W, Toronto, ON, M6J 1E4
  • Rogers Centre
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Metro Toronto Convention Centre
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • CN Tower
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Toronto, ON (YYZ-Pearson Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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City Studio | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

City Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About this property

Queen Nest Hotel

Hotel in Old Toronto
Express check-in, express check-out, and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free hotel.
Queen Nest Hotel offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads.
Queen Nest Hotel features express check-in and express check-out. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

Queen Nest Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Languages

English, Filipino, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: CAD 25
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: CAD 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests must notify the property of their expected arrival time in advance, and confirm their arrival time by phone at least 24 hours before check-in.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property from January to December; the rest of the year they are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: CAD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
  • Late check-out fee: CAD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Towels fee: CAD 5 (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Tax ID - 702065715RT0001
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted from January to December
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

The Palmerston
Palmerston Hotel
Queen Nest Hotel Hotel
Queen Nest Hotel Toronto
Queen Nest Hotel Hotel Toronto

Queen Nest Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 221 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 221 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 221 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 221 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 221 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

HOJUNG

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
You’ll get what you paid for. It’s one of the cheapest accommodations in Toronto, but even compared to the cheapest hostels I’ve stayed at in other cities like LA Vancovuer, this was something else. The staff was really kind, though.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good room, bad roommate.

It was fine enough. I don't expect much for $40 a night. However, no staff even stuck their head out the door to greet me, and I had a few issues with one of the women in the room. She stunk like she didn't even own a shower, thought the room was her own private one, and refused to shut the door or turn off lights unless I said something to her. I understand the issues inherent to rooming with other people, but the staff didn't seem to care she was causing an issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Haven

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kimisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theron

It was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Larry

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NO KITCHEN NO LIVING AREA NO NUTHIN.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Larry

Disliked: Amenities
Bad neighborhood..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sabrina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Will stay here again! Worth it for the price. We had a mix up with my date booked, and last minute the hotel and Expedia came through and changed our reservation without any issues! Thankful for that! A tad bit noisy because of its location and people in the hallway. But that’s to be expected honestly. Self check in was very easy, and it smelled very nice when you walk in. Booked this place on a whim and I’m glad we did :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

SANKARA SUBBU DURAI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location. No staff after 10pm, no emergency office phone number if something unexpected happens after 10pm.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed myself
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Altaf

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Larry

You get what you pay for..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ibrahima Medina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Bronx

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was wonderful for the price. It had very attentive management who even gave us a gift when we arrived. I will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priska Yvonne, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close enough to parking options with parking garage about half a block a way. Decent area. Had minor hiccup with dying battery on door lock but other than that good stay. Staff were real friendly and excellent to me the whole time.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Marc

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thin mattress felt like I was actually sleeping on the wooden board underneath, woke up in pain. Very uncomfortable night’s sleep and very disappointed despite having a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient,and room not a bad size ,only drawback no tv
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Not great.

I'm not sure if the place is under new management or just has new staff, but every other time I've stayed here has been great. This time, I never saw anyone when I came in; the guy working walked into the WOMEN'S room on my second day with no regard as to the fact that someone (me) was in the shower; and when I checked out, I left a few minutes after 11 am and still hadn't seen the cleaning staff. The floor seemed to have not been cleaned in a couple of days either, since my socks had a layer of dirt on them from walking around while I was packing to leave. Definitely not a good stay this time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A cozy room

I've stayed at the Palmerston in the dormatories several times for work and wanted to check of one of their suites. I was pleased to get a cozy room with a kitchenette, hot shower and a soft cozy bed for the weekend ! A concert within fifteen minute walk Saturday and I finished a novel on a peaceful Sunday. A great cafe across the corner ( and an A&W downstairs as well) and parking close for an early getaway. The Palmerston is a good deal.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025