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Banting House Inn (Closed Permanently)

(7 Ratings)
Look for the rainbow flag outside of this oasis
Built in 1899, Banting House experience begins even before you're greeted at the front door. The property is surrounded by trees and lush greenery. Guests have been known to forget they are smack in middle of downtown at this inn, which was ranked one of the ten best places to stay in Toronto.


Address
73 Homewood Ave.
Toronto, ON

Near: btwn Carlton & Wellesley

Downtown



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Reviews

rojoman54
rojoman54
Over a year ago

so so

didn't get along with the mgr….scott - also no outdoor lighting at all, when you park at night it can be creepy/ sort of a sketchy neighbourhood/ claims to have connection with dr. banting that invented insulin - not true - historically this property has nothing to do with Dr. FRederick Banting….house is ok but the neighbourhood can be dangerous


HorseLover
HorseLover
Over a year ago

Amazing

Amazing service, amazing rooms. I will definately go again.


Pepper
Pepper
Over a year ago

Beautiful Place

Absolutely gorgeous place & the staff could not be nicer! The breakfast was excellent & my room (the Dollhouse) was so nice & cozy! I wish I had an apartment like that when I lived in Toronto. The only downside I found was that the beds were very uncomfortable. For the prices they charge they should be a better quality.


Ranger
Ranger first review First to Review
Over a year ago

A pleasant oasis

Had the absolute pleasure of spending a couple of nights recently at the Banting House. Without a doubt, I could not have been made more comfortable or welcome. From the minute I pulled into the secure driveway/parking area where I was greeted by the owner, or walked in the front door to be welcomed by the gracious and accomodating staff. The place is quiet, beyond comfortable, and just went to confirm all the good things I've found in a big city bed and breakfast inn. Breakfast each morning was an absolute pleasure I shared with the other guests. And even though it's advertised as gay owned and operated - for gay men, I found the presence of two straight couples very pleasant. We openly enjoyed each other's company at various times. But the staff politely told me that I was sharing the upper floor with another male guest, so I was welcome to make myself at home and not worry about what I wore - or chose not to wear while traveling around the spacious shared bath, hallway, and sitting room area. I can't wait to visit Toronto and the Banting House again, and cannot recommend the place enough to travelers tothe city - gay or straight. It's an excellent bargain at a more than reasonable price.


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