Our Story
Where elegance meets Canadian hospitality
Where elegance meets Canadian hospitality
Look, we're not gonna hit you with some fancy corporate speak about how we're the best thing since sliced bread. What we've got here at Quintarion Vexar is something that's been growing since 1923 - a genuine love for making people feel at home, even when they're miles away from it.
This building? It's seen a lot. Started as a private residence for the Vexar family, then spent decades as an exclusive club before we transformed it into what you see today. Every creaky floorboard, every piece of original crown molding tells a story - and honestly, that's what makes this place special.
We could've torn it all down and built something shiny and new. But where's the soul in that? Instead, we spent years carefully restoring the heritage features while sneaking in modern comforts where you'd actually want them.
Here's the deal - we don't believe in that fake "customer is always right" nonsense. Instead, we treat you like we'd treat a friend staying over. Sometimes that means telling you the restaurant down the street has better tacos than ours. Sometimes it's remembering you like your coffee at exactly 7:15 AM.
It's about being real, being honest, and actually caring whether you had a good stay or not. We've built this place on relationships that last longer than your checkout date.
When we took over this property in 2015, we knew we had something precious on our hands. The original hardwood floors alone took eight months to restore - each plank carefully sanded, treated, and brought back to life. The stained glass windows? Those were a nightmare, but worth every second. We tracked down a 78-year-old craftsman who'd worked on similar pieces just to make sure we got it right.
Our chef, Marcus, he's got this thing about local ingredients. Not in that preachy way, but because Ontario farmers actually grow incredible stuff. He'll drive two hours to pick up cheese from this farm near Guelph just because it's that good. And yeah, you can taste the difference. The restaurant wasn't part of the original plan, but once we got Marcus on board, there was no way we weren't doing it.
Call them values, principles, whatever - these are the things we actually care about when we show up to work every day.
We'd rather be genuine and occasionally mess up than be perfectly polished but fake. If something goes wrong, we'll tell you straight up and fix it. No corporate doublespeak, no runaround.
Yeah, we love the history here, but we're not running a museum. Every heritage element we've kept serves a purpose - whether that's beauty, function, or just making the space feel alive.
We pay our people well and treat them right. Crazy concept, right? Turns out when you do that, they actually care about guests. It's not rocket science, just basic human decency.
From the coffee beans to the artwork on the walls, we source from Ontario whenever we can. Not because it's trendy, but because our neighbors make great stuff and deserve the business.
You shouldn't have to choose between a heritage experience and a good mattress. Or fast WiFi. Or a shower that actually has water pressure. We've figured out how to have both.
We remember names, preferences, stories. You're not room 304 - you're Sarah who's in town for her sister's wedding and gets nervous flying. That stuff matters.
We've got about 52 people who make this place run. Instead of boring you with corporate bios, here's the real deal.
Elena's been in hospitality for 20 years and has seen it all. She keeps this ship running smooth, and she's got this incredible ability to remember every single guest's name after meeting them once. Former hotel chain exec who got tired of the corporate BS and wanted to work somewhere with actual personality.
Trained in France, worked in Vancouver, but fell in love with Ontario's food scene. He's the guy who'll argue with you about the best way to cook a steak, but in that fun way where you both learn something. His kitchen staff's been with him for years because he actually treats them like humans.
Born and raised in Toronto, knows this city like the back of his hand. Need tickets to that show that's been sold out for months? James somehow knows a guy. Looking for a quiet spot to propose? He's got three suggestions you've never heard of. He's basically Toronto in human form.
Bloor West Village isn't just our address - it's part of who we are. We're down the street from High Park, walking distance to some of the best food in the city, and smack in the middle of one of Toronto's most genuine neighborhoods.
We sponsor the local farmers market, our staff volunteers at the community center, and yeah, we're regulars at the coffee shop two doors down. Being part of the neighborhood isn't a marketing thing for us - it's just how we roll.
This building's been here for a century, and if we're lucky, it'll be here for another. But that only happens if we're actually adding something to the community, not just taking up space.
We could keep talking about ourselves, but honestly, you should just come visit. Whether you're staying with us or just want to grab a drink at the bar, you'll get a feel for whether this is your kind of place. And if it's not? No hard feelings - we're not for everyone, and that's perfectly fine.
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