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Guests combining downtown meetings with evenings out will value rooms beginning at 45 square meters at Toronto’s business-and-entertainment crossroads.

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Asian-inspired interiors, floor-to-ceiling windows and marble bathrooms with heated floors give guestrooms a calm counterpoint to downtown Toronto.

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Consider the Garden Suite for its private garden terrace, separate living room, queen-size sofa bed and heated-floor marble bathroom.

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Direct drivers to the main Simcoe Street entrance between Richmond and Adelaide streets, avoiding confusion with the hotel’s University Avenue address.

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Shangri La Toronto

Shangri-La Toronto occupies 188 University Avenue, at the meeting point of the financial and entertainment districts. The main entrance is on Simcoe Street, between Richmond and Adelaide, a useful detail when arriving by car. Queen Street West is a short walk away. This is a hotel for using downtown on foot, then returning to a room whose scale and views make time indoors worthwhile.

The official room collection numbers 202 rooms and suites. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring University Avenue, the financial district or other parts of the skyline into view, depending on the category. Downstairs, bosk and the Lobby Lounge make it easy to keep a meal or meeting at the hotel. The health club and pool offer another reason to leave space in the day rather than schedule every hour away.

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Rooms

  • 202 202

Hotel Style

  • Charming Charming

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool
  • Spa Spa
  • Sauna Sauna

Experiences

  • Wellness Wellness
  • City Vibe City Vibe

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible

Rooms & Suites at Shangri La Toronto

Deluxe Room
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Deluxe Room

484 sqft
From 393 USD

A king bed and Asian-inspired décor give this 45 m² Deluxe Room its character. Sapele veneer brings warm tones to the room. Floor-to-ceiling windows look...

Owner Suite
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Owner Suite

1,098 sqft
From 603 USD

On the 17th floor, the Owner Suite offers 102 m² with a king bedroom and a separate living area. A sofa converts to a queen-size...

Executive Terrace Room
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Executive Terrace Room

517 sqft
From 736 USD

A private outdoor terrace gives this 48 m² Executive Terrace Room its appeal. A king bed and Asian-inspired details feature in the room. Floor-to-ceiling windows...

Premier View Room
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Premier View Room

549–560 sqft
From 761 USD

Northerly views up University Avenue to Queen's Park can be enjoyed from the marble-clad bathroom of this Premier View Room. The room measures 51–52 m²...

Executive Room
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Executive Room

517 sqft
From 1’278 USD

The Executive Room combines Asian-inspired details with modern décor across 48 m². Choose a king bed or two queen beds. Floor-to-ceiling windows take in Toronto's...

Premier Room
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Premier Room

549–560 sqft
From 1’313 USD

Warm tones and rich wooden furniture give this Premier Room its character. It measures 51–52 m² and offers a king bed or two queen beds....

1 Bedroom Suite
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1 Bedroom Suite

635 sqft
From 1’450 USD

A king bedroom and a separate living room form this 59 m² suite. The large sofa opens into a queen-size bed. A walk-in wardrobe gives...

Specialty Suite
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Specialty Suite

936 sqft
From 1’505 USD

This 87 m² Specialty Suite has a king bed and forms part of the art-inspired Premium collection. Its three designs are named Architect, Zhang Huan...

Garden Suite
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Garden Suite

936 sqft
From 1’590 USD

A private garden terrace opens to sweeping city views in this 87 m² suite. Vintage wallpaper in cool hues, a wicker hanging chair and faux-fur...

Deluxe Suite
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Deluxe Suite

818 sqft
From 1’599 USD

Rich mahogany panelling and warm earth tones set the mood in this 76 m² suite. A king bedroom is separate from the living room, where...

2 Bedroom Presidential Suite
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2 Bedroom Presidential Suite

2,196 sqft
From 3’258 USD

This 204 m², two-bedroom suite sits on the 17th floor, with a king bed in each bedroom. Japanese lattice screens, oak panelling and artwork by...

University Avenue gives the property a clear downtown address, while the Simcoe Street entrance is the one to use for a direct arrival. The hotel sits between office towers and theatres rather than within a residential neighborhood. That position works especially well when plans cross from a business appointment to an evening performance, though the exact route to any venue is worth checking before setting out.

Queen Street West is close enough for a walk. From this University Avenue base, the hotel's own neighborhood description points toward the Art Gallery of Ontario, the waterfront and Yonge Street. Those are different strands of downtown rather than a single attraction cluster: gallery time, a waterfront outing or an evening along Yonge can each shape a day beyond the financial district.

The distinction between street and room matters here. University Avenue is a working city artery, and the hotel's main door on Simcoe gives arrivals a more precise point of reference than the street address alone. Upstairs, floor-to-ceiling windows open the room toward the city. The outlook depends on the category, so choosing between University Avenue, Queen's Park and the financial district is part of choosing the room itself.

The 45-square-meter Deluxe Room looks along University Avenue toward Queen's Park through floor-to-ceiling windows. Its marble-clad bathroom has a walk-in shower, a separate soaking tub and heated floors. Those are category-specific details, not a promise about every room. For a short stay with a full itinerary, this room gives a concrete starting point: a defined view, a desk and enough space to unpack properly.

Executive Rooms measure 48 square meters, while Executive Terrace Rooms pair that size with a private terrace. Premier Rooms move to roughly 51 to 52 square meters and face the financial district; Premier View Rooms look up University Avenue toward Queen's Park. The difference is not simply a few square meters. View direction and access to outdoor space may matter more than the label when selecting a room.

Suites give more distinct choices. The One Bedroom Suite View is listed at 59 square meters, with views that may vary. A Deluxe One Bedroom Suite measures 76 square meters, while the Premium Suite is 87. At the top of the range, the 204-square-meter Shangri-La Suite has two bedrooms, a living room and a separate dining area. A guest needing separation for work or company should compare those layouts rather than assume all suites function alike.

There are also two Premier Rooms Combined, listed together at 104 square meters. That configuration is more useful to discuss than a general promise of connecting rooms, because it names the category actually shown in the inventory. Availability and the exact arrangement still need confirmation when booking. The same care applies to views: the official room pages note that layouts, furnishings and outlooks can vary from the photographs.

bosk is the hotel's signature restaurant on the lobby level. Its kitchen draws on Northern Italian flavors and ingredients from Canadian farmers and purveyors. The restaurant describes itself as a place for conversation as well as a meal, and its wine selection is part of the experience. Guests can plan dinner here without leaving the building, while keeping the cuisine distinct from the broader Toronto dining scene outside.

The Lobby Lounge serves a different purpose. Its two-story windows bring natural light across paintings, sculpture and an Italian-made Fazioli piano. The current menu description includes afternoon tea, a modern Canadian selection, wine and cocktails. It is a place to meet before going out or to pause after returning, without needing to turn every visit into a formal dinner.

The health club has an air-conditioned, glass-walled gym with Technogym equipment for cardio and strength work. Its 20-meter lap pool sits beneath a glass roof, with cascading water features. That makes it a practical option for a swim during a downtown stay, not merely a decorative hotel pool. The windows and roof also change the feel of the room as daylight shifts.

A hot tub, steam room and infrared sauna broaden the choice after exercise. The fitness studio has wooden floors, mirrors and a barre; classes are described on the official health club page. Guests should check the current class schedule and facility access before making them the reason for a stay. The fixed point is the range of spaces, from a pool for laps to a studio for a guided session.

Miraj Hammam Spa is separate from the health club. Its treatment menu draws on Middle Eastern wellness traditions and includes facials, body treatments, massages and hand and foot care. A spa appointment calls for different planning than a swim or workout, so it is worth checking treatment availability before setting a day around it. The pool, studio and spa each serve a different part of a city stay.

Shangri-La Toronto also describes eight distinct event spaces, including a private screening room with 42 seats. Its indoor and outdoor function areas give organizers more than one format to consider without moving a gathering to another address. The screening room is a concrete option for a presentation or viewing; the other spaces need to be compared against the size and purpose of an event rather than treated as interchangeable meeting rooms.

The same address makes a smaller meeting straightforward. A conversation can begin in the Lobby Lounge, move to a dedicated room when a group needs its own setting, and finish with dinner at bosk. Each space has a different purpose. The hotel's value is the choice among them, along with rooms that offer enough space to step away from the public areas at the end of the day.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

Beneath a glass roof, the 20-metre lap pool, hot tub, infrared sauna and steam room offer several ways to unwind indoors.

Two-story windows, large-scale artworks and an Italian handcrafted Fazioli piano give the Lobby Lounge genuine visual character beyond its refreshments.

Northern Italian cooking at bosk and modern Chinese cuisine at Mott 32 give guests two contrasting choices at 188 University Avenue.

Location of Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto

188 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5H 0A3, Canada

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Weather at Shangri La Toronto

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What to Know About Shangri La Toronto

Is Shangri La Toronto worth it?

Yes. Shangri La Toronto is worth it for travelers who want a polished downtown hotel with large rooms, strong dining, a serious spa, and easy city access. It works well for business trips, theatre weekends, couples, families, and guests who want a calm luxury base near Toronto's main attractions.

Where is Shangri La Toronto located?

Shangri La Toronto is at 188 University Avenue, near Adelaide Street, in downtown Toronto. The hotel is close to Queen Street West, the Art Gallery of Ontario, the financial district, theatre venues, shopping, restaurants, and the waterfront.

How many rooms does Shangri La Toronto have?

Shangri La Toronto has 202 rooms and suites. The hotel feels intimate for a high-rise downtown property. Room choices include deluxe rooms, executive rooms, terrace rooms, premier rooms, and suites with more space for longer stays or special occasions.

What are the rooms like at Shangri La Toronto?

Rooms at Shangri La Toronto are spacious, refined, and quiet for a city hotel. Many feature large windows, marble bathrooms, and a residential feel. The best categories add more space, better views, or terrace access. Suites suit guests who want room to work, relax, or entertain.

Is Shangri La Toronto good for business travelers?

Yes. Shangri La Toronto is strong for business travelers because it sits near Toronto's financial, legal, entertainment, and meeting districts. Large rooms, polished service, dining options, meeting spaces, and easy transport links make it practical for short and longer work stays.

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