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The Drake Hotel

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Last reviewed: August 9, 2026 | Toronto | Hotel Weddings |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: August 9, 2026. Business status: Active.

The Drake Hotel is a Toronto boutique hotel wedding venue at 1150 Queen St. W in West Queen West. Its official wedding information describes several on-site settings, including Sky Yard rooftop ceremonies, Lounge receptions and celebrations in Drake Underground.

The venue’s Special Events team offers wedding planning support, custom menus and event coordination. Couples can also ask about guest-room group rates, room blocks and full-property buyouts, making the hotel a practical option when an event and overnight accommodation are both part of the plan.

Services and specialization

The Drake Hotel hosts weddings, elopements and related celebrations year-round. Its official wedding pages identify spaces for rooftop ceremonies, Lounge receptions and Drake Underground events, with the format intended to range from intimate gatherings to larger celebrations.

Wedding planning is handled through the Special Events team. Confirmed offerings include a dedicated coordinator, chef-curated and customizable menus, signature cocktails, professional sound and lighting, and on-site event support. The hotel also promotes rehearsal dinners, welcome drinks, and day-after brunches for couples planning more than the ceremony and reception.

Wedding and elopement hosting
Sky Yard, Lounge and Drake Underground event settings
Custom menus and cocktail service
Dedicated Special Events coordination
Pre- and post-wedding gatherings

Service area and who it may suit

The property is in Toronto’s West Queen West neighbourhood, on Queen Street West. It is best considered by couples planning a Toronto wedding and wanting their ceremony, reception, food and accommodation connected at one hotel property.

The documented mix of rooftop, lounge and underground spaces may suit couples comparing a hotel wedding venue with more than one setting for different parts of the day. It may also suit those who want to explore room blocks or a full-property buyout for their group. The official site does not state that the venue serves weddings outside this Toronto location.

Toronto and West Queen West location
Couples considering on-site guest rooms
Events combining ceremony, reception and related gatherings
Couples who want to discuss a room block or hotel buyout

Wedding spaces and accommodation

The official site specifically names Sky Yard for rooftop ceremonies, the Lounge for receptions and Drake Underground for celebrations. Couples can discuss how these settings may fit their ceremony, cocktail hour, meal and dancing plans; layouts, weather contingencies and availability should be confirmed directly with the venue.

The Drake Hotel states that it has 51 art-filled hotel rooms and offers special group rates and room blocks for wedding parties. It also says full-hotel buyouts may be available. This gives out-of-town guests or wedding-party members an accommodation option at the same property, subject to the venue’s current terms and availability.

Sky Yard rooftop setting
Lounge reception option
Drake Underground celebration space
51 hotel rooms, with group-rate and room-block enquiries
Potential full-property buyout

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A confirmed feature is the breadth of on-site event support: the official information describes customized menus, cocktails, a dedicated coordinator, sound and lighting, and wedding-related gatherings before and after the main event. The hotel also confirms accessible access to its Café, Lounge, Dining Room, Sky Yard and Drake Underground through the Modern Wing lobby entrance.

A practical limitation is that the official wedding pages do not publish room-by-room wedding capacity, sample menus, minimum spends, dates or package inclusions. Couples should request a proposal tailored to their guest count and preferred space instead of assuming that every setting is suitable for every event size.

Documented coordination, catering and technical-event support
Documented accessible route to named event areas
Published capacity and wedding-package details are limited
Space suitability and date availability require direct confirmation

Pricing

Current wedding pricing is not explicitly published. The Drake’s official website invites couples to contact its sales team about venues, custom catering, group rates and personalized packages, but it does not list wedding venue fees, food-and-beverage minimums, ceremony fees or per-person wedding pricing.

Ask for a written estimate that separates the space, food and beverage, bar, staffing, sound and lighting, applicable taxes, service charges, accommodation, deposits and any buyout terms. If the celebration includes several spaces or events, ask whether each portion is priced separately.

No published wedding pricing found on the official wedding pages
Request an itemized proposal
Confirm deposit, cancellation and payment terms directly

Contact and booking

For wedding and venue sales enquiries, contact The Drake Hotel’s Special Events team at specialevents@thedrakehotel.ca or call 416-531-5042. The official website provides an event-enquiry form where couples can select The Drake Hotel, enter an event date, times and number of people, and add further details.

Bring a preferred date, estimated guest count, ceremony and reception plan, accommodation needs and any related-event dates to the first enquiry. This will help the team advise on the appropriate space and current availability. Last reviewed: August 9, 2026.

Address: 1150 Queen St. W, Toronto, ON M6J 1J3
Phone: 416-531-5042
Special Events: specialevents@thedrakehotel.ca
Official event enquiry form available online

What couples should confirm

Before booking, confirm which spaces are available for the planned date and whether the intended ceremony, reception, cocktail hour and dancing can be accommodated in the chosen configuration. Ask about the weather plan for Sky Yard, timing for set-up and tear-down, access for suppliers, and any sound or music restrictions.

Also confirm the current menu and bar options, dietary accommodations, décor rules, furniture and technical inclusions, wedding-suite or getting-ready arrangements, guest-room block terms, accessibility needs, parking or transportation guidance, payment schedule and cancellation policy. These details are not fully set out on the official wedding pages and can vary by event.

Availability and capacity for each proposed space
Sky Yard weather contingency
Food, beverage and dietary options
Supplier, décor, sound and timing rules
Room-block, buyout, deposit and cancellation terms

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Frequently asked questions

Can couples host both a ceremony and reception at The Drake Hotel?

Yes. The official wedding information identifies Sky Yard rooftop ceremonies, Lounge receptions and celebrations in Drake Underground. The venue should confirm the current configuration and availability for a specific date and guest count.

Does The Drake Hotel offer hotel rooms for wedding guests?

Yes. The hotel states that it has 51 rooms and can arrange special group rates and room blocks for wedding parties. It also notes that a full-property buyout may be available.

Is The Drake Hotel wheelchair accessible for wedding events?

The official FAQ says the Café, Lounge, Dining Room, Sky Yard and Drake Underground are accessible through the Modern Wing lobby entrance. Couples with particular accessibility requirements should confirm their event route and room needs with Special Events.

Does The Drake Hotel publish wedding prices?

No. Current wedding pricing is not explicitly published. Contact the Special Events team for a tailored proposal covering the selected venue, catering, guest rooms and other requirements.