It was completely redesigned by NORR to garner the approval of the City of Toronto government's Design Review Panel in 2012.

[1] The main entrance is located at the corner of Newfoundland Road and Lake Shore Boulevard West.

In 2019, the athletic club plans to open a 25-metre FINA-approved rooftop pool for lane swimming, relaxation and aquafit classes.

Hotel X Toronto is also home to Guerlain Spa; the first of its kind in Canada for the renowned French luxury perfume, cosmetics & skincare house.

After the Direct Energy Centre (now known as "Enercare Centre") opened in 1997, Exhibition Place management sought to build facilities complementary to its large exhibitions space: meeting rooms and accommodations, that would make the facility more attractive to convention planners.

[2] Ownership changed when Library Hotels sold a stake in the project to billionaire Alexander Rovt for US$50 million.

[4] Contaminated soil was found on the site, which delayed construction as it was identified and removed[5] at a cost of CA$5 million, paid for by the City.

[6] Colder than normal winters also slowed construction, as the building was hoped to be complete in time for the 2015 Pan American Games.