The Clarion Hotel & Suites Selby was voted by toronto.com as Toronto’s best bargain hotel for 2003. The hotel is located in downtown Toronto, walking distance from the subway and the trendy Yorkville shopping district and in close proximity to many of Toronto’s finest attractions, entertainment and financial districts.
The Clarion Hotel & Suites Selby is a 1880s Historical Landmark. A Victorian Mansion offering downtown Toronto's most unique accommodations, the mansion has been providing hospitality to travelers since 1915. The hotel has a rich and colourful history recognized by the Toronto Historical Board. It was originally built as a private home for the Gooderham family in 1882. In 1910, a large multi-room complex was added to the Victorian mansion, and was transformed into an exclusive girl’s school today’s Branson Hall. ... [+] More In 1915 the property was converted into a residential hotel; during the 1920’s, Ernest Hemingway and his wife Hadley resided at the hotel. Today the hotel features 82 completely renovated guestrooms and meeting space. The hotel is conveniently located close to shopping, dining, sightseeing, and Sherbourne subway station located across the street.
The hotel offers the following amenities and services: complimentary continental breakfast, complimentary local & 800 calls, and credit card telephone calls, complimentary daily newspaper, data ports in all home office rooms, 24-hour access to vending machines, ice-machine, electronic locks, in-room coffee makers, hairdryers, irons and ironing boards available in all of the rooms.