Where can I eat near Pembroke Inn?

You have plenty of good options within a short walk. Grillies, a restaurant, is about 3 minutes away, and Chew Chew Grill, a diner, is about 4 minutes. Fran's Restaurant, a diner, is a 6-minute walk, and The Carbon Bar, a barbecue place, is about 5 minutes. For authentic Japanese food, KINKA IZAKAYA ORIGINAL is a 7-minute walk. The area is also filled with other restaurants and bars, so you can easily explore and find something you like.

What is the area around Pembroke Inn like?

The Pembroke Inn sits in the Garden District, between Church Wellesley Village and Cabbage Town, a lively downtown area with restaurants, bars, and a nature walk at Riverdale Farm. You are a short walk from the Eaton Centre, Massey Hall, and the Art Gallery of Ontario, and Pocket Planet Canada is 9 minutes away on foot. Nathan Phillips Square is a 15-minute walk, and the Royal Ontario Museum is 24 minutes away. The TTC is close by, with Sherbourne St at Gerrard St East just a 2-minute walk, making it easy to explore further. Allan Gardens Conservatory is a 3-minute walk for a peaceful break.

How do I get to Pembroke Inn from the airport or main train station?

From Toronto Pearson, take the UP Express to Union Station, then a short taxi ride to the hotel. From Billy Bishop Airport, a taxi takes about 12 minutes. If arriving by train or bus, Union Station is the main hub, and a taxi or ride-hailing service will get you to the hotel quickly. The hotel is also near transit stops, including Sherbourne St at Gerrard St East, a 2-minute walk away, with bus and streetcar lines nearby.

What's there to do near Pembroke Inn in the evening?

In the evening, you can walk to Pocket Planet Canada in 9 minutes or Nathan Phillips Square in 15 minutes for a relaxed outing. The Art Gallery of Ontario is a 22-minute walk, and the Royal Ontario Museum is 24 minutes away. The Garden District around the hotel has restaurants and bars, and the Distillery District, with its indie restaurants, bars, and boutiques, is a short trip. For a longer evening, the CN Tower and Harbour Square Park are 2.3 km away, reachable by taxi or transit. The TTC is within walking distance for getting around.

Is Pembroke Inn a good base for exploring Toronto?

Yes, Pembroke Inn is a great base for exploring Toronto. You can walk to Pocket Planet Canada in 9 minutes, Nathan Phillips Square in 15 minutes, the Art Gallery of Ontario in 22 minutes, and the Royal Ontario Museum in 24 minutes. For farther sights like the CN Tower, Ripley's Aquarium, and Harbour Square Park, which are 2.3 km away, you can take a short taxi or ride-hailing trip. The TTC is within walking distance, with Sherbourne St at Gerrard St East just a 2-minute walk, making it easy to reach other parts of the city. Nearby, Allan Gardens is a 3-minute walk for a peaceful break.

Pembroke Inn Toronto: Location & Distance to CN Tower

Name: Pembroke Inn
Address: 117 Pembroke St, Toronto, 加拿大

Guest reviews

3.7Good(1,397)

Excellent606
Good297
Average183
Poor99
Terrible212

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Guests like

Staff: Guests repeatedly praise the staff for being friendly, helpful and accommodating, including early check-in and luggage storage before and after the stay.
Location: The hotel sits close to bus and tram lines, within walking distance of the city centre and across from Allan Gardens, which guests find convenient.

Guests mention

Room Size: Several guests mention rooms are small, especially with luggage, so solo travellers or those with minimal bags may find it more comfortable.
Noise Levels: Reviews note that sound travels easily and late-night guest activity can be heard, so light sleepers may want to plan accordingly.
Neighborhood: Guests mention the surrounding area includes homeless individuals, which some found noticeable, though the location itself is considered safe and practical.

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Reviews from

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4/5

Trip.com· 5 months ago

Although the Pembroke Inn is an inexpensive hotel tucked away in a residential area of downtown Toronto, it is clean, quiet, updated and has excellent service. Rooms are small but are great for a solo travellers. No elevator and limited parking. Yet location was convenient for me for the price.

Paul Graham

5/5

Google· 2 weeks ago

This is a wonderful place in a slightly off the path. Close enough to the bus and tram lines that it's not an issue. The staff is amazing, polite, easy to deal with. The room we had was cozy, clean. Immaculately clean! Amazing towels! And the coffee bar was excellent. /Good/ basic coffee, a Nespresso machine, and - A coffee mocha slushi machine! (Hint, mixing it with a little regular coffee breaks the ice bite, and really opens the flavour!) It is on an inviting, attractive, comfortable room. Yes, I would recommend this hotel without hesitation.

T5358EQdavid

1/5

Tripadvisor· 4 months ago

Very basic hotel with tiny rooms and extremely in need of an upgrade. Room was in fairness very clean. There is a need to walk among homeless people and people high on drugs to get to the hotel. I would not consider returning and would not recommend this to anyone.

Janic Wigger

4/5

Google· a month ago

We had a very pleasant stay. The location is great, as you can quickly get to the city centre and many places are within walking distance. The room was clean and always had a nice, fresh smell when we entered. The bathroom was also very clean. We especially want to highlight the staff, as everyone was extremely friendly and helpful. It was also very convenient that we could leave our luggage at the hotel before check-in and store it there again after check-out until we were ready to continue our journey. There are several homeless people in the surrounding area, which might feel a little unfamiliar or uncomfortable at first. However, we were never bothered and everyone left us alone. When we came back later in the evening, we simply took an Uber. One small point for improvement would be the water pressure in the shower. It could be a little stronger, especially for people with thick or long hair, as washing your hair can take a bit longer. Overall, we had a very good stay and felt comfortable at the hotel. Considering the price, there is really not much to complain about. The price is very fair for what you get, and we think it offers good value for money.

Saha Khan

5/5

Google· a month ago

We really enjoyed our stay at the Pembrook Inn in Toronto. The rooms were very nice, clean, and comfortable, but what truly stood out was the staff. They were exceptionally helpful and went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. The shared lounge area is a great bonus, with a microwave, fridge, and takeaway utensils available for guests. It made things so much more convenient, especially for quick meals and snacks. The location is central and very practical. It’s close to a bus stop and right across from Allan Gardens, which is lovely to walk through. There’s also a playground very close by, which was a big plus for us! One thing to be aware of is that the surrounding area is a bit rough around the edges, and there is a shelter nearby. That said, we never had any trouble during our stay and felt comfortable coming and going. Overall, we had a great experience and would happily recommend the Pembrook Inn to families and anyone looking for a friendly, well-located place to stay in Toronto.

David

5/5

Google· a month ago

I had a good stay here overall. The neighborhood is obviously a bit more on the seedy side but in terms of safety I think it is okay. The location is really good. The room itself is clean (I can see the staff put in an effort on this item) and generally have everything you need. My room was on the smaller side, so not sure if it would suffice for 2 people. The building is older so sound travels easily, ear plugs are recommended. Staff are very nice and helpful. Wifi was good. Some small items of improvement: my room didn’t have any tissues, which I’ve never seen before. A small box of tissues would be nice. Second, the soap and conditioner provided in my room has an expiry date of June 2026, I’m personally okay with that, but others may not.

Tobias Webster

2/5

Google· a month ago

Pros: - Relatively cheap. - Small common kitchen area downstairs with free coffee and tea. Cons: - Tiny room. Once you’ve got your 2 suitcases on the floor, good luck moving around in the room. - Small, uncomfortable bed. If you are over 6’ like me, you will not get a good night’s sleep. - Noisy. We were awoken at 0310 hrs when other guests returned from a night out. Talking, laughing, walking up and down and repeatedly opening and closing doors. I gave up at 0530 hrs and went downstairs to find some coffee (and peace). - Grubby. although the bed itself and the bathroom were clean, the hotel’s general decor (entrance, carpets, paint etc) is old and poorly maintained. It could do with a refresh. - Dodgy neighbourhood. If you are walking out of the hotel to go downtown, turn RIGHT onto Gerrard St, walk a couple of blocks and then head South. Do not turn LEFT out of the hotel. The area to the direct South of the hotel (Pembroke St and Moss Park) should be avoided. We ran the gauntlet the first day, but I would advise anyone to avoid that area, especially at night.

Drew Taylor

5/5

Google· 3 weeks ago

This was our second time visiting Toronto and staying at the Pembroke Inn. We plan on visiting Toronto many more times, and we will definitely stay here each time we do. Our flight arrived quite early, and the staff were very accommodating with allowing us an early check in for a reasonable charge. That allowed us to nap before the concert we went to. It made our trip. The staff are so friendly, the rooms are clean and nicely decorated, the prices are reasonable and the location is absolutely perfect. Just on the edge of downtown but on a very quiet street. It is just a 2 minute walk to Allan Gardens, and a 5 minute walk to the subway station and anything else you need. To the Pembroke Inn team: thank you again for helping to make our 15 year anniversary a trip we will never forget.