Open as of August 2012, the 66-story landmark building in the bustling city centre offers a new and refined level of Asian hospitality. Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto, occupies the first 17 floors of this development, which incorporates the historic "Bishops Block"- one of the oldest remaining buildings in Toronto.
Located on the west side of University Avenue at Adelaide Street, this Toronto hotel is ideally situated in the center of the financial and entertainment districts and is an easy walk to major downtown office buildings. Bloor & Yorkville shopping and dining areas, theatres and performance venues are also easily accessible.
The heart of the hotel is the lobby lounge featuring a 3-storey atrium – an “urban living room” with sidewalk café (seasonal) nestled in the shadow of the boulevard trees overlooking University Avenue. Breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea service will be followed by tapas and evening entertainment in relaxed yet refined surroundings. The street-level entrance to the feature restaurant will include a club-style bar, private dining room, and window seating overlooking University Avenue, the new Opera House and Queen’s Park. Open for lunch, pre/post theatre and dinner.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto offers the most spacious guestrooms in the city, decorated in a contemporary classical style with Asian highlights. The hotel consists of 153 well-appointed guest rooms with a minimum size of 46 sqm / 500 sqft, featuring oversized bathrooms which will average 13 sqm / 150 sqft in size. There are 49 suites offering approximately 65 sqm / 700 sqft to 185 sqm / 2,000 sqft of living and entertaining space, all located to offer the best views of the city.
DINING
The culinary journey is at the heart of Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto. Guests will find numerous tantalizing options, from light refreshments and quality wine at the hotel's Lobby Lounge to an Asian-inspired extravaganza at Bosk, the hotel's signature restaurant.
Whether it is breakfast, lunch or dinner, Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto, is sure to satisfy discerning palates.
Bosk-Stylish Urban Dining
Bosk, the signature restaurant at Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto, brings to life ingredients harvested a la minute from a network of respected global suppliers. Diners can expect old-world cooking styles combined with contemporary ingredients, and served with genuine, caring service. Bosk seats 80 diners, including private dining for up to 30 and a seasonal, outdoor terrace which wraps around the southeast corner of the building. In the summer months, the restaurant offers table service for 40.
Lobby Lounge - Traditional teas & tantalizing treats
Lobby Lounge is a destination where art and architecture are emphasized. Guests find themselves in the 90-seat Lobby Lounge – an urban living room – where natural light streams through two-storey windows highlighting large scale paintings, sculpture and an Italian handcrafted Fazioli piano set amid furniture vignettes in contemporary dove-grey leather sofas and chairs. Guests are invited to savour an Asian-inspired menu and select their favourite teas from a tea library which offers 72 choices. A five-volume compendium of wines, cocktails and spirits is also available.
The Bar - Relish the finest wines and spirits
Head to The Bar for an intimate setting, complemented by a carefully chosen beverage list that celebrates classic cocktails from the 1930s.
FITNESS
Revitalize & rejuvenate -
Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto, offers a 828-sqm (9,000 sqf) health and fitness facility. Located on the fifth floor, it is extensively furnished with a range of equipment including TechnoGym Equipment, state-of-the-art cardiovascular and resistance training machines, and free-weights. Bordered with floor-to-ceiling windows, guests can enjoy views of the surroundings while working up a sweat.
The private studio, measuring 111 sqm (1,200 sqf), is ideal for yoga and pilates. It also offers private training and structured classes such as spin, swissball training, core conditioning, stretching and meditation.
Guests can also enjoy recreational facilities such as the 20-meter-long (64-feet) pool, an infra-red sauna and Jacuzzi.