Shangri-La Toronto

Hotels
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Shangri-La Group
9.1 (391 reviews)
188 University Avenue , Toronto , CA

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional, attentive service (staff praised by name)
Beautiful, luxurious rooms and comfortable beds
Excellent downtown location
Very good gym, pool, spa facilities
Thoughtful gestures (birthday cake, handwritten note)
Strong restaurant and breakfast service
Cons:
Occasional unfriendly staff encounters and a price-match refusal
At least one room with visible wear and cleanliness issues
Some public areas feel busy with no quiet lounge
A few guests expected more from 5-star amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
Most reviews describe rooms as clean and luxuriously appointed, but one report detailed ripped carpet, cracked tiles and stains; cleanliness is generally good but with at least one notable lapse.
Service
9.6
Overwhelmingly praised — multiple guests singled out staff by name for professionalism, attentiveness and thoughtful gestures (birthday cake, handwritten note); a few comments noted less-friendly encounters and a refusal to price-match, but overall service is a standout.
Location
9.4
Frequently mentioned as a major positive: very good downtown location and easy walking access to the city.
Room Quality
9.5
Many guests called the rooms beautiful, luxurious and comfortably appointed; one report of a badly worn room lowers the score slightly but the predominant sentiment is very positive.
Amenities
8.9
Gym, pool, spa and other facilities are praised and considered very good by several guests, though some expected more from a 5-star property and noted busy public areas (reception/no quiet lounge).
Value for Money
8.5
Generally high-quality experience, but a few guests felt the hotel was not fully worth the price (comments about price-match refusal and expectations vs. amenities lowered this score).
Food and Beverage
9
Restaurant and breakfast service received positive mentions (excellent restaurant, exceptional breakfast staff), supporting a strong rating for F&B.
Overall Experience
9.7
Multiple glowing summaries (return visits, family-friendly service, staff creating memorable moments) indicate a very strong overall experience for most guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:26

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Centrally located in Toronto, Shangri-La Hotel offers upscale amenities such as an indoor pool, hot tub, and an on-site restaurant. Each guest room features an iPad, 46-inch LCD TV, Nespresso machine, and a soaking tub with a glass-enclosed shower.

Fitness and Wellness
The hotel's fitness centre boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, training equipment, a yoga studio, and an infrared sauna. Guests can also enjoy refreshments at the Health Club's juice bar after a workout session.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in international cuisine with a focus on Asian dishes at Bosk Restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Additionally, the hotel offers two on-site bars for guests to unwind and socialize.

Experience luxury and convenience at Shangri-La Hotel Toronto - book your stay now for a memorable experience!

Important information:

Please note that extra parking charges apply for oversized vehicles. Parking includes in and out privileges.

Please note that any room rate with breakfast included provides breakfast for two adults only. Additional guests may purchase breakfast directly from the hotel.

When booking for more than 5 nights, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please note that city maintenance will be carried out from May 2, 23:00, to May 3, 11:00.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: YYZ

Location

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Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 391 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 9.6
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 9.5
Amenities: 8.9
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 9.7
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Andrew • couple • gb
10
Felt in safe hands at the Hotel. Luxury and great service
Pros:

A professional high quality hotel. Great service. Attentive but not fussy.
Room was clean and luxuriously appointed

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • ca
10
Our favourite hotel in Toronto
Pros:

Loved our stay , beautiful room , excellent restaurant and service !

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • family_with_children • ca
10
Excellent stay as usual
Pros:

Amazing service by everyone, room
Was so comfortable and beautifully decorated

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Brett • couple • ca
10
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Metin • couple • tr
9
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • couple • ca
10
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Shawn • extended_group • us
10
Gorgeous property. lovely staff
Pros:

beautiful

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Koketso • solo_traveller • ca
10
Pros:

They made my birthday a little extra special and I appreciated that. The staff was always so helpful and professional.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Selina • solo_traveller • ca
8
Pros:

Loved the room, the bed, the thought the staff put in to sending me a cake for my birthday

Cons:

The staff refused to price match with Booking.com

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Yashin • couple • gb
8
Pleasant, comfortable stay for a short trip
Pros:

Great downtown location, very good gym and excellent swimming pool and spa facilities. One bedroom suite comfortable and spacious.

Cons:

Reception area very busy and open with no quiet lounge.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Anna • extended_group • pl
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Lengani • couple • us
10
Very amazing hotel!
Pros:

Well situated in Toronto. Easy walking around the country city

Cons:

It’s so easy to miss the hotel sign

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • au
9
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Katie • couple • gb
6
Fine but definitely not worth the money.
Pros:

The location was brilliant.

Cons:

The pool, sauna and jacuzzi were ok but expected more from a 5*. The staff were not overly friendly to us.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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aasem • couple • sa
8
Pros:

Very nice and wonderful staff

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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HONGHUI • family_with_children • ca
8
干净,大气,服务态度非常好!
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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14jenniferu • Business
2
Old dated
Pros:

The hotel needs and upgrade. The restaurant Bosk has worn chairs. My room was a disaster - ripped carpet, cracked tiles, stain on chaise and in the bathroom. Having stayed just the week before at the 4Seasons, you can't compare the 2. Staff, service and cleanliness all needs an upgrade at the Shangri-La.

2026-08-29 • via Tripadvisor
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Jocelyne • family_with_children • om
10
Very pleasant
Pros:

Not applicable

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
5
543ramad • Family
10
A wonderful return to Shangri-La Toronto
Pros:

We returned to Shangri-La Toronto for the final two nights of our trip to Canada, and our second stay confirmed everything we had already come to appreciate about this hotel.

Travelling with five children can make even small details important, and the team made everything feel remarkably easy.

A very special thank you goes to Perry, the Manager on Duty, who took care of our booking and room arrangements from the beginning. He handled everything with great professionalism, flexibility and genuine kindness. We felt truly welcomed back, and his willingness to find solutions made a real difference to our stay.

At breakfast, Nahee was exceptional. She was constantly attentive, remembered the little things and somehow always seemed to notice when something was needed. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble. It was exactly those small details and her consistently positive attitude that made breakfast with our family so enjoyable every morning.

We would also particularly like to thank Diana. Her warmth towards our family and especially our children felt incredibly genuine. She was thoughtful, understanding and wonderfully personal throughout our stay. Shortly before our departure, she surprised us with a beautiful handwritten note and a very thoughtful personal gesture. It was completely unexpected and a lovely way to end our time at the hotel.

There are many beautiful luxury hotels, but what you remember afterwards are the people. Perry, Nahee and Diana are three of those people. Each of them, in very different roles, made us feel genuinely cared for and welcome.

We left Toronto with wonderful memories, and Shangri-La was a meaningful part of them. Returning here already feels less like choosing a hotel and more like coming back to a place where we know our family will be looked after.

Thank you for making our final days in Canada so special. We hope to return.

2026-08-28 • via Tripadvisor
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ammaraC34OZ • Family
10
Hospitality from the heart
Pros:

Our stay at Shangri-La Toronto was, without question, the best hotel experience of our entire trip through Canada.

Travelling as a large family, our preferred room configuration was particularly challenging. The Managers on Duty and Front Desk team went far beyond what we could reasonably have expected to make it possible. They didn’t simply respond to requests – they anticipated needs, found solutions and consistently made us feel that our family’s comfort genuinely mattered.

The restaurant team deserves equally high praise. The warmth and attentiveness of the ladies looking after us was exceptional. They seemed to anticipate our wishes before we even had to ask. Combined with outstanding food and an excellent selection of fresh and healthy choices, dining here was a pleasure every single time.

What impressed us throughout our stay was the mindset of the entire team: a genuine willingness to think beyond the immediate request. That is what distinguishes true luxury hospitality from simply staying in a luxury hotel.

Shangri-La speaks about “hospitality from the heart.” At Shangri-La Toronto, we experienced exactly what those words are meant to represent.

And three five deserve our very special recognition: Mr. Penny Leung, Mr. Demeko and Mr. Alex.
Beyond simply being wonderful people, they are EXCEPTIONAL ambassadors for what the Shangri-La name should represent.
Their genuine warmth, commitment and willingness to go beyond expectations turned an excellent stay into one our family will remember.

Shangri-La Toronto didn’t just meet our expectations of a luxury hotel – it showed us what luxury hospitality should feel like. We would return without hesitation.

2026-08-28 • via Tripadvisor