Name: Shangri La Toronto
Address: Toronto, CA
Price range: From $598

Shangri La Toronto, TorontoShangri La Toronto in Toronto, Canada has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 20 of 84 hotels we score in Toronto. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction. Rooms from about $598 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Shangri-La Toronto is a 65-storey hotel and residential tower at 188 University Avenue, where the city's financial and entertainment districts meet. It has 202 rooms and suites with city views and 46-inch LCD televisions, plus an indoor pool, hot tub, spa, gym and yoga classes. Guests can eat at the Italian restaurant or the lobby lounge and bar, and there is a 24-hour business centre with meeting rooms and complimentary WiFi. Rates start around $598 a night, so it is aimed at business travellers and guests wanting a full-service luxury stay rather than budget visitors. Some reviewers note the room decor feels slightly dated and that communication with staff can occasionally be inconsistent.What stands out

Warm, attentive service

Heated marble bathroom floors

Strong spa and health facilities

Central downtown location

Watch out for

Occasional communication hiccups

Slightly dated room decor

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