Our family just returned from another wonderful stay at The French Connection in Toronto. The French Connection has been our preferred lodging provider for more than six years. This beautiful B&B is conveniently located near the bus and subway lines and is within walking distance to many of Torontos finest restaurants and attractions. Diane Richard, the owner/operator of The French Connection, goes above and beyond the industry standards to make certain her guests feel right at home. We come and go as we please, sun on the terrace and even tickle the ivories of her baby grand! Ms. Richard is completely fluent in both English and French and speaks other languages as well making it comfortable for nearly all guests to converse. She is a first-rate concierge with regard to Toronto's art scene, dining spots, city-wide attractions, etc. Her personal recommendations are outstanding whether one is in search of the perfect little French Bistro for a romantic dinner or the most appropriate play for family entertainment. Breakfasts at the French Connection are one of the highlights of our stay! Diane Richard is well educated and well traveled. Our conversations around the breakfast table are always interesting and enlightning. And.....her croissants are the absolute best! They are made from an old family recipe and baked fresh daily. All breakfasts are superbly prepared and eloquently presented at convenient times for guests. The French Connection is truly home away from home. We wouldn't consider staying anywhere else!

The Hoffmann Family
Columbus, Ohio

.: I stayed at the amazing French Connection B&B in Toronto the weekend of 26-28 October recently. I highly recommend this B&B if you are interested in such accomodation. The house is warm in every way - you feel *welcome* as soon as you enter the first time. Diane Richard is a most gracious and accomodating hostess, and you are made to feel as if the house is yours during your stay. I stayed in the downstairs room, and felt like I was in my own private world - television, mini-fridge to store groceries, incredible king-size bed, free wireless, very friendly cats! The house is one of much character, the morning breakfasts delicious and efficient.

The location was perfect for me, as I was visiting someone a few blocks away. But if I return to Toronto for a similar-type visit, I would not hesitate to book a room again at The French Connection. I cannot emphasize enough how much at home I felt almost immediately. Diane, your B&B rocks! :-) (Oh, and please note that her name is pronounced dee-YAN ree-SHARD - it's French!)

I stayed at the French Connection during a business trip to Toronto. Everything about my stay was fantastic - the room was beautiful and comfortable, the house was beautiful, breakfasts were tremendous, and the people were friendly.

This B&B is about a 7 min walk from the St. Clair West subway, so it's a breeze to make it downtown or uptown. Prices are very good for what you get, so I'd recommend this for any business traveller.

My first time back in Toronto in twenty years and was happy to find this charming B & B on Trip advisor. The house & rooms are decorated with taste and enjoyed hearing about the history of the house over coffee and homemade pastries. My husband & I both enjoy our breakfast meal and were well satisfied with the best homemade pastries and light omelette. The rooms were well appointed with some finishing touches (percale sheets, chocolate on pillow). Diane can tell you about Toronto and indicate interesting areas to visit. Thank you so much for a great weekend getaway!

As for the previous review, I would like to comment to the fact that Diane does sit with her guests because she is being a true hostess, but if anyone do wish to be alone or it is a romantic getaway, you can let her know and she will respect that. She can also serve breakfast on the terrace in one of the rooms.
The only small downfall was the water pressure in the shower wasn't the greatest, but the house was built quite a few years ago.