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1 Hotel TorontovsShangri-La Toronto
Both Shangri-La Hotel Toronto and Thompson Toronto - A Thompson Hotel are praised by writers. On balance, Thompson Toronto - A Thompson Hotel ranks slightly higher than Shangri-La Hotel Toronto. Thompson Toronto - A Thompson Hotel ranks #7 in Toronto with approval from 14 publications like Concierge, Frommer's and Star Service.
1 Hotel Toronto
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550 Wellington Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5V 2V4, Canada
From $166/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
"This swank downtown property is the first Canadian outpost of the New York-based boutique chain, and it lives up to all the hype and expectations of the brand." Full review
"It's no surprise that Thompson Toronto... quickly became Toronto's hottest hangout after its 2010 opening in the city's already trendy Central King West Village neighborhood."
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Light sleepers will want to avoid street-facing rooms, though the 24-hour diner and fitness studio offer refuge if you do wake up.
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"The Thompson Toronto is every bit as hip as its sister properties." Full review
"Though cheerful staff effortlessly attend to guests, the Thompson is first and foremost a nightlife playground." Full review
"Despite the occasional spring-break ruse, this operation is actually a business hotel, and all of the commercial services are state-of-the-art. " Full review
"Guests who choose one of the Toronto Thompson Hotelâs spacious 102 rooms or suites can enjoy floor-to-ceiling window views and such amenities as marble bathrooms with heated floors."
"Famed hotelier Jason Pomeranc storms into the burgeoning Toronto scene with this adult amusement park."
"This Canadian outpost of the New York–based boutique chain brings a dose of hip style to its King West location."
Recommended
"Step beyond Thompson Toronto’s gleaming glass façade, and you’ll find that this design hotel is both familiar and fresh." Full review
Top Choice
"We love Thompson Toronto – it's just so LA." Full review
Shangri-La Toronto
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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
"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
"Luxurious, mod-Asian hotel with a prime downtown address, exotic spa and exceptional restaurant." Full review
"This hotel has broadened the luxury category in Toronto and has become a fabulous mainstay for locals and visitors alike." Full review
"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."
"Located between the Financial District and trendy Queen West, this outpost of the luxury international chain has a sleek, contemporary look."
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
"A glittering 66-story glass tower in central Toronto, equidistant from the city's entertainment and financial districts." Full review
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
"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."
"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