[5] The Union Hotel includes a fitness center, a courtyard, and a small meeting space called "The 6ix," all located on the second floor of the building.

[7] In 1935, the owner persistently pushed the municipal hotel inspector to permit dancing in the dining room.

[8] The inspector rejected this, but encouraged his supervisory board to consider permitting dancing in hotels.

[9] In April 2020, the hotel was leased by the City of Toronto for six months to provide temporary shelter for people experiencing homelessness.

[2] The city paid the hotel $592,243 per month, representing $100 per room per night, totalling $7.5 million per year, plus the cost of providing food to residents.