If you are staying or spending the day on King West, you are right in the busiest, brightest stretch of downtown Toronto. TO. Nails Touch sits in the middle of it — a premium nail salon at 317 King Street West, a short walk from the Theatre District’s hotels, theatres and stadiums.
We see a lot of visitors: the early arrival waiting for a hotel check-in, the couple with an hour before curtain at the Mirvish, the traveller who has been on their feet since the CN Tower. Here is how to fit a manicure or pedicure into a trip — or a busy local week — without building a whole day around it.
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The most walkable nail break downtown
The Entertainment District is geographically tiny. Most of its hotels, theatres and stadiums sit within a five-block radius — wonderful for sightseeing, hard on your hands and feet. The upside is that almost everyone staying in the neighbourhood is within a five- to ten-minute walk of our door.
That means a visit with us is rarely a special trip. It is something you slot into a day you were already spending nearby, in the gap that would otherwise be spent waiting in a lobby.
317 King Street West — a calm hour in the middle of downtown.
Hotels and landmarks we are steps from
A rough sketch of what is close, on foot:
- Hyatt Regency Toronto (370 King St W) — same block, about a minute.
- SoHo Hotel (318 Wellington St W) — about 2 minutes.
- Nobu Hotel Toronto (15 Mercer St) — about 3 minutes.
- Le Germain Hotel Mercer (30 Mercer St) — about 3 minutes.
- Bisha Hotel Toronto (88 Blue Jays Way) — about 5 minutes.
- Hotel Riu Plaza Toronto (225 King St W) — about 5 minutes east.
- The Ritz-Carlton Toronto (181 Wellington St W) — an easy 8 to 10 minute stroll.
And the landmarks most visitors are here for:
- Princess of Wales & Royal Alexandra Theatres (Mirvish) — about 5 minutes.
- Roy Thomson Hall — about 5 minutes.
- TIFF Bell Lightbox — about 3 minutes.
- Rogers Centre — about 8 minutes, home of the Blue Jays.
- Scotiabank Arena — about 10 minutes, for the Leafs and Raptors.
- CN Tower & Ripley’s Aquarium — about 8 minutes south.
- St Andrew Station (Line 1) — about 5 minutes.
Not sure how close you are? Drop your hotel name into Google Maps with 317 King Street West, Toronto and you will almost always see a walking time under ten minutes.
The best moments for a manicure or pedicure
Every trip — and every busy week — has a few in-between hours. These are the ones a nail appointment was made for.
The pre-show polish
A late-afternoon manicure before a 7:30 curtain at the Princess of Wales or Royal Alexandra is one of our favourite bookings. Hands look photo-ready and you walk into the show feeling put together.
The post-game recovery
After a Blue Jays game at Rogers Centre or a Leafs or Raptors night at Scotiabank Arena, a spa pedicure is the antidote to a long day on concrete and stadium stairs.
The early-arrival hour
Landed early and your room is not ready? Leave your bags with the front desk and walk five minutes into a manicure. By the time you finish, check-in is open and the trip has started somewhere calm.
The pre-flight gap
If your flight is not until the evening, a mani-pedi beats sitting in the lobby with your luggage. You will roll on to the airport feeling like you brought a little of the trip with you.
The group or celebration booking
Birthdays, bridal parties and friends’ trips are welcome — we have a large space and take group bookings. Mention your group when you book so we can line up technicians and timing.
The hour between an afternoon checkout and an evening flight is the most reliably wasted hour of any trip. Spend it somewhere better.
What to book if you have 30, 60 or 90 minutes
How to choose by the time you have:
- 30 minutes — an express manicure or a polish change. Perfect for a pre-show refresh.
- 60 minutes — a classic or gel manicure, or a relaxing spa pedicure.
- 90 minutes or more — our mani-pedi combo, or a long-wearing Bio Gel set for a finish that lasts the whole trip and beyond.
Not sure what suits your nails? Mention it during your consultation — and if you have a technician you love, you can request them when you book.
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What to expect on your first visit
We are a clean, calm, BodySafe-certified salon (Personal Services Setting, City of Toronto). Tools are single-use or fully sterilised between guests, and you are welcome to settle into our comfortable massage chairs while you are pampered. There is even a small cafe serving espresso, frappes and cold-pressed juices, so you can make a relaxed hour of it. Bring nothing but yourself.
Practical tips for visitors
- Book ahead, even by a day. Weekend afternoons, Jays homestands and festival weeks like TIFF fill quickly.
- Arrive a few minutes early on your first visit to settle in.
- Walk-ins are welcome when we have space, but a booking guarantees your slot and your technician.
- Payment is by card and contactless.
- Coming as a group? Let us know in advance and we will arrange it.
Key takeaways
- We are at 317 King Street West — a 5 to 10 minute walk from nearly every Theatre District hotel, theatre and stadium.
- Best moments to book: pre-show, post-game, the early-arrival hour, and the pre-flight gap.
- Choose 30 minutes for an express manicure, 60 for a manicure or spa pedicure, 90+ for a mani-pedi or Bio Gel set.
- Book a day ahead on weekends, Jays homestands and festival weeks.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book ahead, or can I walk in?
Booking is best, especially on weekends, during Blue Jays homestands and festival weeks. We welcome walk-ins whenever we have space.
How close are you to the Theatre District hotels and theatres?
Most are a 5 to 10 minute walk. The Mirvish theatres and Roy Thomson Hall are about 5 minutes; Rogers Centre about 8.
Can you handle a group or bridal booking?
Yes. We have a large space and take group bookings. Mention your group when you book so we can arrange technicians and timing.
Can I request a specific nail technician?
Absolutely. Mention your preferred technician when you book and we will do our best to have them available.
What payment methods do you accept?
Card and contactless payments.
How long does a manicure or pedicure take?
Roughly 30 minutes for an express manicure, about an hour for a gel manicure or spa pedicure, and 90 minutes or more for a mani-pedi combo or a Bio Gel set.
