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Situated in the heart of Toronto's Annex neighbourhood, the Saint George Hotel, Kimpton’s only property operating in Canada, is a 14-story hotel, integrating elements of Toronto's culture and personality. Communicating a narrative of local pride, diverse heritage and contemporary culture, the interior design by Mason Studios celebrates Toronto's layered history and sensibilities.

With 188 guest rooms (including 20 suites and a Presidential Suite), the experience of being a guest is to be in their own well-appointed apartment. The property provides unique guest accommodations within a neighbourhood setting.  Let's take a look!





Guests initial experience with the hotel comes via an exterior black wood awning at the main entry, giving the hotel street presence and welcoming guests for their stay. The awning is punctuated with small pin like lights, spelling Kimpton in Braille lettering. The lighting is a subtle nod to the iconic marquee signs that once occupied the neighbourhood.


The most visually striking element on the exterior is the 10-storey high hand-painted mural on the west-facing facade of the building. Mason Studio commissioned well-known street artist BirdO to create a surreal geometric bird that continues the narrative of the interior experience to the exterior.


Upon entry, the reception area features a marble desk framed with wooden arches, backdropped by a hand painted mural of a misty Toronto-inspired scene. Adjacent to the reception is a guest lounge, designed to feel like a living room. The space is a collection of bespoke furniture, artwork, lighting and objects, many crafted by local makers that continue to tell the story of local culture and design.

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Arches are used throughout the hotel as a physical indicator of moving from one experience to another. They visually guide guests throughout the space while paying homage to Toronto’s diverse architectural style and eras.

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A 400-square-foot lounge situated on the main floor, just outside the meeting room is realized in darker, more saturated tones to convey a feeling of intimacy. A custom bar and beverage area offer the opportunity for guests to relax before entering the meeting room. The adjacent 1,100-square-foot meeting space, the Peregrine Room, is by contrast bright and spacious. The change in mood between the lounge and the meeting room reinforce the concept of distinct neighbourhoods within the city.








The suites are a continuation of the nostalgic nod to the layered heritage of the neighbourhood. The rooms are designed with a residential approach by housing a collection of art and custom designed furniture and lighting that is seemingly collected over time. Every element in the suites is carefully designed to provide guests with an experience parallel to a well-appointed apartment in the neighbourhood, offering guests with an alternative to more traditional hotel accommodations.

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On the guestroom levels, a collection of original, small vintage black-and-white photographs from a couple’s vacation to Toronto appear at each guest entry. These images tell an intimate story of early post-war vacationers discovering the city.

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Project Details
Project Name: Kimpton Saint George Hotel
Project Website: kimptonsaintgeorge.com
Location: Toronto, Ontario Canada
Client: InnVest Hotels
Completion: July 2018
Interior Design: Mason Studio Inc. masonstudio.com
Building Height: 14 story
Guestroom Total: 188
Suites: 20
Amenities: Fitness Facility, Lobby Living Room, Meeting Room, Meeting Room Lounge
Photography: Naomi Finlay unless noted.