HI TorontovsShangri-La Toronto
Both properties are highly recommended by experts. On balance, Shangri-La Hotel Toronto ranks significantly higher than Hostelling International Toronto. Shangri-La Hotel Toronto ranks #12 in Toronto with approval from 12 reviewers including Gayot, Travel + Leisure and Jetsetter.
HI Toronto
76 Church St., Toronto, Ontario M5C 2G1, Canada
From $22/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
DK Eyewitness
"Offering mainly shared rooms in dorms, although there are a few private rooms with private bath, a stay here is one of the cheapest in the city."
Rough Guide
"The surrounding neighbourhood may have resisted gentrification, but the hostel is clean, well-run and a 5 min walk from the subway."
Frommer's
"Wonderfully social hostel, with a friendly staff... this is not only a good pick for budgeteers, but also for solo travelers." Full review
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Every once in a while the staff has free tickets to hockey games and TV tapings, so be sure to ask.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This award-winning hostel doesn't look much from the outside, but gets votes for its rooftop deck and friendly staff." Full review
Time Out
"The hostel has both shared and private rooms (with a 170-person capacity each night), free wifi throughout the venue and a bar on site. " 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