Hotel in Toronto, Canada
North by Northeast
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About North by Northeast
North by Northeast sits on the Danforth in Toronto's East End — easy to book and neighbourhood in feel, which makes it a low-friction option when downtown dining rooms are full or feel too corporate. Pricing and menu details are unconfirmed, so check ahead before making it the centrepiece of a special occasion.
Quick Take: Worth Booking at 115 Danforth Ave?
Without confirmed pricing or a published menu on record, North by Northeast is harder to benchmark than most Toronto addresses. What we do know: it sits on the Danforth in the East End, a stretch that rewards neighbourhood exploration but sits well outside the downtown hotel corridor where most visitors plant their flag. If you are staying at the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto or Park Hyatt Toronto, this is not a five-minute walk. Factor that commute into your decision before committing.
The Danforth address does carry something the downtown hotel restaurants do not: a neighbourhood feel rather than a hotel-lobby atmosphere. If your priority for a special occasion or a date night is somewhere that does not feel like it was designed for conference delegates, that geographic trade-off may be worth making. The energy on the Danforth skews local and casual, which keeps the mood grounded even for celebratory visits. Expect ambient warmth and conversation-friendly noise levels rather than the hushed formality you would find at The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto dining rooms.
Booking here is rated Easy, which is a practical advantage in a city where the better-known rooms at Hotel, Toronto or The Hazelton Hotel require planning weeks ahead. If you are flexible and want a low-friction dinner in Toronto's East End this season, accessibility is a genuine draw.
For a fuller picture of where North by Northeast fits in the city, see our full Toronto restaurants guide and our full Toronto hotels guide. If you are building a broader Toronto itinerary, our Toronto bars guide and Toronto experiences guide are worth checking too.
Practical Details
| Detail | North by Northeast | Hotel, Toronto | The Hazelton Hotel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booking Difficulty | Easy | Moderate | Moderate |
| Location | Danforth Ave, East End | University Ave, Downtown | Yorkville |
| Atmosphere | Neighbourhood, casual-warm | Hotel polished | Boutique luxury |
| Leading For | Low-friction East End dinner | Business meals, special occasions | Intimate celebrations |
| Price Range | Not confirmed | High | High |
Getting There
115 Danforth Ave, Suite 302, is reachable by TTC subway via the Broadview or Chester stations on Line 2. If you are coming from downtown hotels like Bisha Hotel Toronto or Ace Hotel Toronto, allow 20-25 minutes by transit. Rideshare is direct and typically fast from the core.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is North by Northeast family-friendly?
There is no confirmed data on family amenities, room configurations, or child policies at North by Northeast's 115 Danforth Ave address. For families who need certainty on interconnecting rooms or dedicated kids' programming, a property like the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto or The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto offers documented family services. Contact North by Northeast directly before booking with children.
How is the pool and spa at North by Northeast?
No pool or spa facilities are documented for North by Northeast at 115 Danforth Ave, Suite 302. If on-site wellness amenities are a priority, the Park Hyatt Toronto and Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto both have confirmed spa offerings. Do not assume these facilities exist here without verification.
How is the location of North by Northeast?
The Danforth Ave address puts North by Northeast in the Greektown neighbourhood, reachable via TTC Line 2 at either Broadview or Chester stations. It is further east than the downtown hotel cluster, which suits travellers with business or leisure plans on the east side of the city. Those needing quick access to the Financial District or Union Station should account for an additional 15-20 minutes by transit.
How does North by Northeast compare to nearby hotels?
Without confirmed pricing, cuisine type, or star rating on record, direct comparisons are difficult. What the Danforth Ave location offers is proximity to a residential neighbourhood rather than the convention-centre-adjacent positioning of The Ritz-Carlton or the Yorkville prestige address of The Hazelton Hotel. If neighbourhood character on the east side matters to you, North by Northeast may be worth investigating; if brand assurances and documented amenities are the priority, the established downtown options carry less booking risk.
Location
115 Danforth Ave #302, Toronto, ON M4K 1N2, Canada
Toronto, Canada
Compare North by Northeast
| Venue | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|
| North by Northeast | Easy |
| Four Seasons Hotel Toronto | Unknown |
| Park Hyatt Toronto | Unknown |
| Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto | Unknown |
| The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto | Unknown |
| The Hazelton Hotel | Unknown |
Side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to book.
Also Consider
- Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, Notable alternative
- Park Hyatt Toronto, Notable alternative
- Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto, Notable alternative
- The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto, Notable alternative
- The Hazelton Hotel, Notable alternative
For a high-stakes Toronto dinner, an anniversary, a client meal, or a celebration where the room has to deliver, the downtown luxury hotels set the benchmark. Four Seasons Hotel Toronto and Park Hyatt Toronto offer polished service environments where the experience is predictable in the best sense: attentive staff, high-quality ingredients, and a room that signals occasion. Both require more advance planning than North by Northeast, but that friction is usually worth it when the stakes are real.
If Yorkville proximity matters, The Hazelton Hotel is the most boutique of the lot, smaller, more intimate, and better suited to a date night than a large group dinner. Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto is the strongest business-meal choice downtown: the room is impressive, service is consistent, and the central location works for guests arriving from different parts of the city. Fairmont Royal York carries historic weight and suits guests who want classic Toronto grandeur over contemporary edge.
North by Northeast's argument is different: it is not competing on luxury credentials but on neighbourhood accessibility and low booking friction. If the downtown rooms are full, if you are already on the Danforth, or if you want to avoid the corporate polish of a hotel dining room for a more relaxed evening, the East End location becomes an advantage rather than a compromise. For visitors staying at 1 Hotel Toronto or planning a broader east-end evening, it fits naturally into the itinerary without a cross-city commute.
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