Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto

188 University Ave, Toronto, ON M5H 0A3, Canada (show on map)

Expert reviews

New York Times review:

“Cost will keep most away, but for those looking for a splurge (or exercising a corporate account), the Shangri-La Toronto offers the standard high level of service and comfort the chain has become known for.”

Fodors review:

“Shangri-La puts an arty twist on its traditional East-meets-West aesthetic. Witness the stunning Chinese sculpture of a flock of birds taking flight just outside the entrance. Inside, you’ll find natural wooden screens, delicate accents, and large-scale ink paintings.”

Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Toronto.

Forbes review:

“Shangri-La Toronto stands out for its blend of modern luxury with traditional Chinese décor. Throughout the space, the aesthetic relies on natural elements, with plenty of wood and natural stone accents (the 40-ton metal tree statue just outside the hotel symbolizes the integration of nature and city life).”

Telegraph review:

“Brimming with an elegant, international flavour, the warm and welcoming Shangri-La embodies total luxury. Its renowned lobby, luring both locals and travellers, is really an urban living room in the heart of the city, featuring live music every day of the week.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

4.7 out of 5.0

Ranked 2nd in Toronto

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What guests liked

All you need to know

Shangri-La Hotel is situated between the entertainment and business districts, right at the center of Toronto. The rooms in the hotel are fashioned with Asian accented features and contemporary flair. The luxurious hotel has a total of 202 rooms as well as suites with restaurants, bars, and a lobby. It is one of the high-rated hotels in Toronto which is offering a wide range of facilities and services to its guests. Additionally, the location makes the hotel accessible to all the major areas of the city.

The amenities of the hotel

The hotel is featured with Indoor and outdoor swimming pools, Asian cuisine in the restaurant, a Fitness center, 24-hour internet connectivity, a Yoga studio, a Minibar and a coffee machine. The facilities are provided to all the guests, book their stay with Shangri-La Hotel. The travelers can experience luxury along with exploring the city with the world-class service of the hotel.

Rooms and suites

The Deluxe rooms measuring 45-520 square feet are featured with 46-inch TV, Coffee machine, IPad, Electronic in-room locker, Large desk, Minibar, and Modern bathrooms with hot-tub. The Executive rooms have Two queen-sized beds, a Coffee machine and a minibar for refreshment and an iPod docking station. The One-bedroom suite measuring 630 square feet has a separate living area, spacious wardrobe, Satellite television, and a Huge work desk.

The guests can book the rooms as per their requirements with the Shangri-La hotel, which also offers an attractive discount. People who are looking for luxurious accommodation in Toronto for themselves and their families should book their accommodation with the Shangri-La Hotel in Toronto.

 

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Recent guest reviews

5.0
Robert

2 July 2022

best

nice hotel

nice room

5.0
Eshika

10 June 2022

Exceptional

everything, friendly staff, beautiful rooms

n/a

5.0
Janany

2 June 2022

luxurious 6ix-vacay

luxurious accommodation with a great corner room and view of the CN tower, room service was quick. We had brunch at the lobby lounge with vegan options it was divine, but very pricey! The best luxury staycation destination in toronto! Location is ideal and walking distance to most restaurants and bars

can't find anything that could have been better!

5.0
Israel

23 May 2022

Exceptional

The reception is to slow

5.0
Oneal

17 February 2022

Proper

Room

No balcony

5.0
Hayley

14 February 2022

Exceptional

The service was unmatched. We were well taken care of the entire stay. The hotel and amenities were absolutely stunning. 5 stars!

5.0
Nadene

15 December 2021

Exceptional Comfort & Service

The entertainment in evening - it’s a nice addition

4.5
Gillian

6 December 2021

exceeded my expectations

just about everything

can’t think of anything really

5.0
Joseph

5 December 2021

over the top

Dean the concierge was so helpful, warm, and made us feel at home. really love that guy. the room was elegant and attention to detail was wonderful, the pool was very fun, and clean. defiantly going to stray here again.

cant think of a thing, very impressive hotel and very impressive staff

4.5
Henry

26 October 2021

Prime location, clean rooms, cozy beds, and top-notch service. Would definitely book here again!

Room was how it was depicted on the website. Location was central and distance to restaurants, grocery/convenience stores, and clubs were perfect. Facilities in the hotel were clean and had quality equipment. All employees showed great attitude and hospitable service!

Hotel key cards were white/blank with no room # or brand identity. Breakfast food was simple and good, however, a bit pricey and breakfast credit was never applied on checkout.

5.0
Jordan

9 October 2021

Was an amazing stay

We loved the room and the lobby!

We have to leave.

4.5
Jatinder

10 September 2021

Fabulous

Amazing room, clean, spacious and staff were friendly.

Breakfast took too long for it to come. Had to wait a very long time just to get seated.

4.5
Shanique

6 September 2021

Nice staycation

The atmosphere was awesome

The in room dining and restaurant in the lobby the menu was a bit small not much to choose from

5.0
Shauh

30 August 2021

Birthday staycation !

Booked a staycation to celebrate my birthday. I’ve stayed at Shangri-la a few times and my experience has been amazing ! the staff are incredibly friendly and the location is absolutely breathtaking. From valet parking to in house keeping they were very thorough about everything. I ended up extending my stay for one night and they were very accommodating. I definitely will be back soon !!

Every inch of the hotel is beautiful.

5.0
Dave

22 August 2021

Worth every penny !

It was beautiful inside and out. Staff was outstanding :) food was delicious!!! Last minute stay and totally worth it !

They forgot to bring up a couple items requested but that was ok.

3.5
Peter

1 December 2023

Subpar

Room cleanliness and comfort were 5 star

Reception and restaurant staff service was subpar for a 5 star property. Disappointed with our dinner at Bosk (salades looked premade), wine bottles was brought cold to the table, but breakfast was good. I prefer the Ritz Carlton over your property.

1.5
Chelsey

17 October 2023

Not worth it

The hotel scheduled maintenance that shut off all power from midnight until 6am which meant we had to pack, shower and dress by light of the emergency flashlight. There was no notification of this in advance other than a discreet note left on the desk of our room at turndown service, mere hours before said power outage. Service at the restaurant was incredibly slow and the food was poor. They offered fresh squeezed juice and poured tropicana into glasses. There was a lot of dust in the room. Everything was just “ok” and mediocre. Not worth what we paid.

3.0
Basmah

3 March 2023

Never again at Toronto shangri la

Breakfast was very bad , staff were rude We were asked to wait for a table while the restaurant had 50% occupancy only

The reception staff were rude , I was charged 1.5 x times the room rate , it was deducted not held from my account for the whole 8 days 970$ was deducted till now it hasn't been returned ,

3.0
Sutthi

2 January 2023

Pleasant

Nice room

Felt like the lobby staff/ concierge was looking at me and my friends like weren’t guests at the hotel? They asked us every time if we have a room key?! As south Asian females we Felt somewhat racially profiled. Constantly getting stares at by the lobby staff and we weren’t even bringing any attention to us or talking loud. In short , I don’t think I will be staying here again due to the staff constantly staring at us and being a part of a minority group I didn’t feel comfortable which was kind of disappointing. Other than that- the hotel is beautiful and very luxurious.

1.5
Venque

9 December 2022

Very poor

Had no hot water had to bath in cold water

1.5
Jonathan

16 October 2022

unpleasant and expensive experience, spoke with staff at the time and submitted reviews to hotel but never received a r

modern, clean, good location

Unable to use a lot of the hotel facilities due to TIFF film festival, a lot of areas were closed off to guests, obstructed from moving around hotel and questioned often by security guards as we weren’t there for the film festival. Struggled to get a table even to get a cocktail to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Very disappointing experience compared to stay at the london branch in the shard.

1.5
Imran

4 September 2022

Very poor

The hotel is a 5 star and is such. Elegant looking and very clean.

The service. Customer service was horrible. Just horrible. They act like you should be lucky staying there and have an attitude like your staying at the Shangri-La and you should be privileged. We had an issue with a sofa bed that wasn't working and they transferred us to another room but it took them over an hour to do it. If was 1030 at night and our kids were sleepy. And the other room was literally next door. So they knew it was available they just took their time to do the switch. They said they were busy but how can you be that busy at 1030 at night. Plus I went down and saw that there were 3 staff on staff on duty and only one was attending to someone. I asked for the manager 3 times and he/ she never came up to talk to me. It's like they thought they'll just let it pass. Have stayed here several times in the past but won't again. There are similar better options that provide excellent customer service and 5 star facilities. Like the Ritz-Carlton as an example. Very very disappointing and unexpected experience for a 5 star hotel.

1.0
Tony

16 August 2022

We wish we had stayed somewhere else.

The valet damaged our rental car. We have photos of the car being dropped off to the valet undamaged and then a full walkaround video of the car when it was handed back. We didn't notice at the time but there was some small damage. Despite the time stamped photographic and video evidence the hotel refuses to assume responsibilty. We will never stay at a Shangri La Hotel again. We ended up having to pay for the car damage to the rental owner out of our own pockets. AVOID.

3.5
Lori

4 July 2022

Lovely to have had the opportunity to stay at the hotel for the first time. Not sure I would stay here again as it was

I liked the location and cleanliness of the hotel—friendly staff upon check-in. The housekeeping staff were pleasant and prompt as well.

The room was not dark enough during the night - frosted glass from the bathroom had minimal/natural light that created too much light for our desired likeness.

3.5
Mishka

3 June 2022

Some hits, some misses

Staff location ease of check in and check out amenities in the room, especially temperature control teas Good views of the city Koi fish tank on the ground floor. Gym/ pool area.

Please fix the in-room dinning service, our breakfast was pretty terrible definitely not worth it especially when there are better restaurants just down the road. Firstly our order was mixing couple of items, and was not fresh. It was mediocre for Shangri-la standards. Bath tub wasn't cleaned properly, found some rose petals in the over flow plate which ruined my experience >_<

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar

General

  • - Room service
  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Airport shuttle
  • - Facilities for disabled guests
  • - Family rooms
  • - Lift
  • - Soundproof rooms
  • - Car hire
  • - Heating
  • - Allergy-free room
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Pet bowls

Business facilities

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
  • - Business centre
  • - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Express check-in/check-out
  • - Luggage storage
  • - ATM/cash machine on site
  • - Concierge service

Activities

  • - Sauna
  • - Fitness centre
  • - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
  • - Massage (additional charge)
  • - Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • - Cycling
  • - Hammam (additional charge)
  • - Indoor pool
  • - Indoor pool (all year)
  • - Spa facilities
  • - Steam room
  • - Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • - Spa/wellness packages
  • - Fitness
  • - Yoga classes
  • - Fitness classes
  • - Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • - Temporary art galleries
  • - Live music/performance

Outdoors

  • - Garden
  • - Terrace

Cleaning services

  • - Laundry (additional charge)
  • - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
  • - Ironing service (additional charge)
  • - Trouser press (additional charge)
  • - Daily housekeeping

Parking

  • - Parking garage
  • - Electric vehicle charging station

Pool and wellness

  • - Heated pool
  • - Swimming pool
  • - Swimming Pool

Transport

  • - Airport pick up (additional charge)
  • - Airport drop off (additional charge)

Miscellaneous

  • - 24-hour security
  • - Key access
  • - Key card access
  • - Security alarm
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - CCTV outside property
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • - Face masks for guests available
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