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Archive Hospitality announces the opening of The Postmark Hotel, Newmarket
The Newmarket, Ont. hotel opened on August 9th and features 55 contemporary guest rooms, a unique lobby and rooftop restaurants, a fitness centre and a robust art program.
The Postmark Hotel, located in a former Newmarket post office at 180 Main St., has been reimagined as a community hub and gathering place by Archive Hospitality Group, the group behind Toronto’s Gladstone House and The Broadview Hotel.
The Postmark Hotel, originally built as a post office in 1914, has been restored into a colourful boutique hotel offering locals and travellers a charming space to dine, stay, and celebrate. The first level features a fitness facility, a lounge, and The Lobby, where locals and guests can grab a coffee or wind down over cocktails with friends.
Spanning three floors, The Postmark hotel offers 55 uniquely designed guestrooms in various sizes and styles. Each guestroom has a distinct personality and charm, from cozy spaces to suites with soaring ceilings, walkout terraces, living rooms, and kitchenettes. The curated Canadian artworks in each room add a warm and inviting atmosphere, enhanced by luxurious French bedding, modern decor, and high-speed internet. Guests can also indulge in locally crafted organic toiletries by Consonant Skin+Care and other carefully curated amenities, promising a luxurious and comfortable stay, whether brief or extended.
The property features four event spaces designed to accommodate any occasion including a private dining room and the larger dedicated event space offering floor-to-ceiling skyline views, a wraparound terrace, and catering with an exciting cocktail program—ideal for celebrations of 20 to 200 guests.
Within the walls of the hotel are two restaurants, helmed by executive chef Jon Turner. With a focus on farm-to-table, the new Canadian-inspired menus use locally sourced, seasonal ingredients to create an authentic dining experience. On the main floor, The Lobby operates as both a café and bar, providing a range of options from breakfast through dinner. The rooftop restaurant, Overlea, opening on August 9, offers brunch and dinner with unparalleled city views. Each restaurant provides a unique experience and can be booked for private events.
“The Postmark Hotel has always been something special, ever since its inception as a post office in 1914,” said Avi Wulfand, general manager of The Postmark Hotel. “We are thrilled to bring to life this community hub in the heart of Newmarket.”
The Postmark Hotel is committed to offering a robust art program that showcases local and regional talent. Guest rooms and communal spaces feature original artwork selected by Lee Petrie, curator at Archive Hospitality. The first iteration of the program includes an oversized floral still life photograph by Kristin Sjaarda, a lace-inspired mirror sculpture by Lizz Aston, Moira Ness’s cheeky question “Am I flirting with you?” a painting that captures the beauty of transit architecture by Diogo Pinheiro and a 6-foot diameter layered acrylic disc by Kal Mansur.
