King Edward Hotel
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  • Image of King Edward Hotel (Reconstructed)
Image of King Edward Hotel (Reconstructed)

Identification

Also Known AsKing Edward Hotel[1], King Edward Private Residences[1], Le Méridien King Edward[1], Le Royal Meridien King Edward[1], and Meridian Royal[1]

Address37 King Street East[2][3][4]

Postal CodeM5C 1E9[2][3][4]

FrontsColbourne Street, King Street East, Leader Lane, and Victoria Street

NeighbourhoodChurch-Yonge Corridor

CityToronto, Ontario, Canada

Urban AgglomerationGreater Golden Horseshoe

Nearby Buildings20 Toronto, The Masonic Hall, The Canadian Press, 50 King East, 21 Victoria, The Metropole, One Toronto Street, 95 King East, 18 King East, and Skyline Cosmopolitan

Nearby ParksBerczy Park, Courthouse Square, Market Lane, Sculpture Garden, and St. James Park

WardToronto Centre-Rosedale (28)

Technical

TypeHigh-Rise

DesignationCommercial[7][8], Hotel[2][4][6], and Residential Condominium[4][5][6]

StatusReconstruction

Amenity Total139.35m² (1,500f²)[7]

Floors Above-Ground17[1]

Hotel Suite Count298[2]

Residential Suite Count145[4][5][6]

Residential Suite Maxsize185.81m² (2,000f²)[5][7]

Residential Suite Minsize41.81m² (450f²)[5]

AmenitiesBusiness Centre[7][13], Concierge[7], Fitness Facilities[5][7][13], Hotel Services[5][8][12], and Valet Parking[5][7][13]

Companies

History

Estimated Occupancy (2012)

Reconstruction (2011 to 2012)

Proposed Reconstruction (2010 to 2011)

Reconstructed (1922 to 2010)

King Edward Hotel - ReconstructedKing Edward Hotel - Reconstructed

Complete (1903 to 1922)

References

  1. 2008-08-11: Onsite Observations
  2. 2010-01-09: http://www.starwoodhotels.com/
  3. 2010-01-22: Reed Construction Data, "King Edward Hotel Alts, 37 King Street East, M5C 1E9"
  4. 2010-12-31: Reed Construction Data, "King Edward Hotel, 37 King St E, M5C 1E9"
  5. 2011-02-25: The Toronto Star, "Condos on the Market"
  6. 2011-04-26: Reed Construction Data, "King Edward Hotel, 37 King St E, M5C 1E9"
  7. 2010-05-22: HomeGuides, CondoGuide - The GTA Edition, "The King Edward Private Residences - The opportunity to live in a piece of Toronto history, coming soon", page(s) 74
  8. 2010-06-25: National Post, "King Edward private residences already 90% sold, and room service is available", Cody Winchester
  9. 1993-01-01: Dundurn Press, "More Toronto Sketches: The Way We Were", Mike Filey
  10. 1994-01-01: Dundurn Press, "Toronto Sketches 3: The Way We Were", Mike Filey
  11. 1995-01-01: Dundurn Press, "Edward James Lennox - Builder of Toronto", Marilyn M Litvak
  12. 2010-07-01: Condo Life, "July 2010 Edition"
  13. 2010-10-29: The Toronto Star, "Condos on the market: Downtown East"
  14. 2010-11-08: Reed Construction Data, "King Edward Hotel, 37 King St E, M5C 1E9"
  15. 2011-03-01: Reed Construction Data, "King Edward Hotel, 37 King St E, M5C 1E9"
  16. 2010-10-07: Urban Toronto, "A Few Suites Remain at the King Edward Residences"
  17. 2006-01-01: Dundurn Press, "Toronto Sketches 9: The Way We Were", Mike Filey