Downtown Toronto, Financial District
One King West Hotel
A 1914 Dominion Bank vault under the Financial District, forty tonnes of steel door standing open at the foot of a marble staircase.
Ideal if
"You want marble and a steel bank vault instead of a garden, and you do not mind paying for a permit and working inside a two hour window."
Shooting here with me
Pre-wedding sessions from $351.25 → Wedding photography from $1,401.25 →
The Essentials
What to know before the shoot.
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Walking
Low
Indoor throughout. Accessible entrance on Melinda Street. Marble stairs down to the Vault, elevator to the 12th floor.
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Permits
One King West issues its own paid photo permit for professional equipment
Approved spaces are the Grand Staircase, the Chairman's Boardroom and the Vault at added cost. The Grand Banking Hall is not on that list. Lobby, bar and guest floors are off limits. Five people maximum per session.
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Parking
Valet at the Melinda Street entrance
first come first served. Overnight valet is for registered hotel guests only. Oversized vehicles and pickup trucks are not accommodated. Permit rates exclude parking. Nearest public lot is Precise ParkLink at Commerce Court, no in and out.
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Travel
Downtown
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Season
Year-round
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Frequently Asked
Shooting at One King West Hotel.
Do I need a permit to photograph at One King West Hotel?
One King West issues its own paid photo permit for professional equipment. Approved spaces are the Grand Staircase, the Chairman's Boardroom and the Vault at added cost. The Grand Banking Hall is not on that list. Lobby, bar and guest floors are off limits. Five people maximum per session.
Where do we park at One King West Hotel?
Valet at the Melinda Street entrance, first come first served. Overnight valet is for registered hotel guests only. Oversized vehicles and pickup trucks are not accommodated. Permit rates exclude parking. Nearest public lot is Precise ParkLink at Commerce Court, no in and out.
How much walking is involved at One King West Hotel?
Walking is low. Indoor throughout. Accessible entrance on Melinda Street. Marble stairs down to the Vault, elevator to the 12th floor.
When is the best time of year for photos at One King West Hotel?
One King West Hotel photographs well year-round.
How far is One King West Hotel from downtown Toronto?
One King West Hotel is in downtown Toronto.
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