Courtyard by Marriott Toronto DowntownvsShangri-La Toronto
Both Shangri-La Hotel Toronto and Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Downtown are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Shangri-La Hotel Toronto is the choice of most reviewers compared to Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Downtown. Shangri-La Hotel Toronto comes in at 87 with praise from 12 publications like Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Travel + Leisure.
Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Downtown
475 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario M4Y 1X7, Canada
From $74/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The guest rooms aren't big, but they are comfortable, with smart features such as windows that open and additional sinks outside the bathrooms." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"An indoor pool, whirlpool, exercise room, and sauna are among the amenities found in this comfortable 17-floor Marriott hotel."
Star Service
"The large rooms, convenient location, attentive, friendly staff and breadth of facilities make the moderate rates a bargain." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Renovated to within an inch of its identity in 2000, this towering hotel offers amicable service, a walk-to-everything location and all the usual mod-cons, including a gym, hot-tub and pool." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Good value and a super-convenient location underline this polished Downtown Toronto hotel, not to mention impeccable service and extensive events facilities." Full review
Shangri-La Toronto Show All Reviews
188 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5H 0A3, Canada
From $356/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"This hotel, opened in 2012, embodies the attention to service for which the Shangri-La brand is beloved while putting an art-focused twist on its traditional East-meets-West aesthetic." Full review
Jetsetter
"Luxurious, mod-Asian hotel with a prime downtown address, exotic spa and exceptional restaurant." Full review
Star Service
"This hotel has broadened the luxury category in Toronto and has become a fabulous mainstay for locals and visitors alike." Full review
BlackBook
"Taking up just 17 floors of a 66-story tower, the guests of Canada's Shangri-La are greeted by Zhang Huan’s epic, stainless steel Rising sculpture, leading to a light-flooded lobby and lounge."
Zagat
"Located between the Financial District and trendy Queen West, this outpost of the luxury international chain has a sleek, contemporary look."
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"One of Toronto’s newest luxury hotels (in a city filled with new luxury hotels), Shangri-La Toronto stands out for its blend of modern luxury with traditional Chinese décor." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"A glittering 66-story glass tower in central Toronto, equidistant from the city's entertainment and financial districts." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"With lavish and tasteful Asian designs, the luxury 202-room Shangri-La Hotel Toronto soars 65 stories high in downtown’s Financial District." Full review
Gayot
"For travelers seeking a truly blissful retreat, the Shangri-La Hotel Toronto provides 202 guest rooms (including 49 suites) that claim to be the largest in Canada, starting at 45 square meters."
Travel + Leisure
"Located in the heart of the downtown core, the Shangri-La Toronto is mere steps away from the Art Gallery of Ontario, the theater district, the waterfront, and plenty of high-end shopping." Full review