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The Drake HotelvsShangri-La Toronto
Both Shangri-La Hotel Toronto and Drake Hotel Toronto are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, Drake Hotel Toronto ranks significantly better than Shangri-La Hotel Toronto. Drake Hotel Toronto comes in at 94 with recommendations from 19 reviews like Rough Guide, DK Eyewitness and Lonely Planet.
The Drake Hotel
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1150 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario M6J 1J3, Canada
From $141/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Concierge "For anyone who wants to live hard, party with locals, and see the city's younger, hipper side, there's no better place to lay your weary head."
Fodor's "Once a notorious flophouse, this 19th-century building is now an ultra-hip hotel peppered with contemporary art and attracting a chic, creative crowd." Full review
Insight Guides "Amid trendy shops and art galleries in edgy West Queen West, epitomises bohemian luxury. ."
Jetsetter "Funky boutique spot for the nightlife set in Toronto’s West Queen West arts district." Full review
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Choose from one of five spots in the hotel to drink, dine or take in live music.
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Another super-hip hotel on Queen West... this century-old hotel beckons bohemians, artists and indie musicians." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Located in the newly gentrified area of the Art and Design District, the 19-room Drake Hotel has funky decor and a design that fits in nicely with the neighborhood." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Permanent art displays are peppered throughout the building, from a light installation made from bicycle parts in the café to a Bums and Chests piece made from postcards in a men’s lavatory." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A former flophouse has been transformed into a hip, artsy boutique hotel. Rooms, decorated in an eclectic mix of vintage and modern, are small but well-designed to maximize space."
Time Out "Naysayers say the Drake tries too hard to be cool, but it has certainly brightened up West Queen West." Full review
Rough Guide "Located west of the centre, this art nightclub, restaurant, bar and art venue, is one of the most fashionable spots in town - in the city's funkiest neighbourhood."
Shangri-La Toronto Fodor's Jetsetter
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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
OysterLuxury
"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
