The Huffington Post recently named Gladstone Hotel one of the main reasons behind Vogue naming West Queen West as the second coolest neighbourhood in the world.

A big part of bringing it up to Vogue-level glory is the Gladstone Hotel, a boutique, 37-room hotel that was built in 1889

Read on as the article goes on to cover some of the more unique exhibitions that have been held at our unique art gallery.

Toronto Life shares the scoop on our newest artist designed hotel room by celeb chef and artist, Bob Blumer.

Food Network Canada host (and self-professed “gastronaut”) Bob Blumer has designed the ultimate foodie hideaway for the Gladstone Hotel. He’s currently in town to show off his imaginative, snack-based space. We can’t decide whether its extremely cool or slightly creepy.

While the hotel-cum-art-hub prides itself on its themed chambers, Blumer’s less subtle addition was clearly designed by his inner child. Dubbed the “Surreal Gourmet Room” (after Blumer’s popular Food Network show), it boasts marshmallow pillows, a closet lined with Froot Loops and a swiss-cheese ceiling. Photos of food mascots, shot by local photographer Fausta Facciponte, observe the action: Pillsbury Dough Boy guards the television, a massive Mr. Peanut watches over the bed and the Trix Rabbit supervises the kitchen area. Naturally, the kitchenette is kitted out with hotel luxuries, like a vintage blender for morning smoothies. For entertainment, Blumer has chosen ten of his favourite food-related DVDs, including a John Cleese wine tutorial. Here, a peek inside the fun, food-themed room.

 

Read the full story on Toronto Life and make sure you check out the slideshow of Surreal Gourmet photos HERE!

Butter Public Relations Inc. Named as Agency of Record for The Gladstone Hotel
Toronto’s Harbingers of Hospitality Sear Up Stories for the Queen West Hub of Cultural Creativity

TORONTO, January 14 2014 – Butter Public Relations Inc. is excited to announce its newest client: The Gladstone Hotel. Adding to the company’s already impressive roster – including All-Clad Metalcrafters, Pusateri’s Fine Foods, Just-Eat.ca, Delicious Food Show, and WineOnline.ca, to name a few – The Gladstone Hotel is the agency’s first boutique hotel client.

The Toronto-based PR firm has concocted many a food-focused initiative for the cultural hub of Queen West. Ready and raring to highlight everything from the stunning dishes in the hotel’s spectacular café restaurant by Chef Mario Paz, to the intricacies of the hotel’s rotating room designs and special designer features, to upcoming partnerships that’ll excite any gourmand and so much more, Butter PR secured the account based on the companies’ mutual love of all things food, hospitality and culture, and Butter’s proven track record of success navigating the robust and impressive Canadian food and media industries.

Butter PR’s experience in all things food (eating likely our strongest suit) and hospitality (may we freshen your drink?) will set the foundations for a partnership that will re-introduce Toronto to the cutting-edge and wholly diverse Gladstone Hotel brand. It’s a pairing more satisfying than a California Cab and Tomahawk Steak, and we like to think that match is pretty darn close to perfection. Wouldn’t you agree…?

About The Gladstone Hotel

Since relaunching in 2005 under the ownership of Christina Zeidler as the gloriously renovated and restored Queen West totem, The Gladstone Hotel has enlivened the cultural landscape of Toronto via its arts, music, design, food, drink, and event programming. It is a culturally-imperative institution in Toronto’s West End, and will remain a beacon of the city’s historic past even as it lays the framework for its future. From its stunning artist-designed boutique hotel rooms to its fantastic culinary program helmed by Chef Mario Paz, The Gladstone Hotel is, and will always remain, the cultural consort of Toronto’s hospitality scene.
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About Butter Public Relations Inc.

Established in 2010 by Shawn Rusich, Butter Public Relations Inc. is a Toronto-based boutique communications agency specializing in food and lifestyle clients. Representing chefs, restaurants, kitchen equipment, gourmet food products, and more, the agency is Canada’s foremost resource for culinary marketing expertise. Focusing on its clients’ needs, Butter offers seamless support in public relations, marketing, advertising, event planning, sponsorship, and social media to capture targeted brand audiences. Through strategic media and consumer outreach to social media innovation, the company has served as the representation of numerous industry-leading clients, including All-Clad, Pusateri’s, Just-Eat.ca, WineOnline.ca, and Informa Canada’s Delicious Food Show.
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There’s no better way to start the new year than with some amazing press from our friend Paul Livingston at The Grid.

photo by Beccam Lemire of Shedoesthecity

After being named in their Dirty 30 “survey of 2012’s most notoriously nocturnal people, places, and things” and “the last remaining champion of the West Queen West vibe” we are moving into 2013 feeling extremely flattered.

Having “marked a shift in consciousness for the hotel to become a true cultural touchstone” 2013 is looking like a real Gladstone year.  Thanks to all our supporters, the Queen West community and of course, Paul at The Grid.

Hope everyone’s 2013 is full of love, good health, personal fulfillment and lots of good Gladstone vibes.

1883 Magazine recently stayed in our Racine Room | 407  us and found the hotel to be the perfect home base for festival going guests–and we agree!

Racine Room | 407

 Whether it’s Pride, the CNE, NxNE or TIFF, we’re not only close to the action, sometimes we’re even the hub of it.

The next time you happen to find yourself in Ontario’s capital and are looking for more than just your average ordinary bed to crash on, along with a taste of local culture and a friendly and creative atmosphere, book a room at The Gladstone and you’ll be pleasantly surprised.

via 1883 Magazine

Hope to see you here soon!