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Shangri-La Toronto

188 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5H 0A3
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Soaring high above the city in one of Toronto’s tallest buildings, Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto offers guests a distinctively urban escape. Just a 6-minute walk from Queen Street West on University Avenue, the hotel is surrounded in all directions by the best the city has to offer. The nearby theatre district, Art Gallery of Ontario, the vibrant waterfront and the non-stop energy on Yonge Street are just a few of the great city hotspots within easy reach. Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto's meeting facilities include approximately 14,00 square feet of function space, all with floor to ceiling windows. The function rooms are located on the 3rd floor, which also features a landscaped terrace.

Venue Details

ChainShangri-La Hotels
BrandShangri-La City Hotels
Built2012
Renovated2012
Total meeting space16,592 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms202
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Forbes Travel Guide
AAA
Northstar

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Rental car service
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (1)

Sustainability Certifications
Green Key Global Eco-Rating
Sustainability level: 5 Green Keys

Certification body: Green Key Global

Issued: 5/6/2024 Expires: 5/1/2026

Seasonal Availability

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High season
May 01 - Jun 30Sep 01 - Nov 30
Shoulder season
Feb 01 - Apr 30Dec 01 - Dec 31
Low season
Jul 01 - Aug 31Jan 01 - Jan 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
16,592 sq. ft.
Largest room
3,679 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
11
Second largest room
2,090 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
Space (outdoor)
Available
Standing capacity
350
Seating capacity
350
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
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Queen's Park Foyer
761 sq. ft.
-
13.8 ft.--------
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Queen's Park Ballroom (North & South)
3,679 sq. ft.
74 x 49.8 sq. ft.
13.8 ft.
350
75
250
350
350
210
-
168
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Queen's Park Ballroom North
1,649 sq. ft.
33 x 49.8 sq. ft.
13.8 ft.
160
45
110
160
155
81
48
-
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Queen's Park Ballroom South
1,986 sq. ft.
40 x 49.8 sq. ft.
13.8 ft.
190
48
130
190
185
93
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Outdoor Garden Terrace
3,185 sq. ft.
65 x 49 sq. ft.
-
130
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Museum Room
2,090 sq. ft.
53.6 x 39 sq. ft.
24.6 ft.
150
44
120
-
150
72
42
-
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Rosedale
1,117 sq. ft.
29.4 x 38 sq. ft.
12.6 ft.
70
26
70
75
90
43
26
-
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Osgoode Boardroom
430 sq. ft.
17 x 24 sq. ft.
11.6 ft.
16
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16
-
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Summerhill Boardroom
367 sq. ft.
21 x 17 sq. ft.
11.6 ft.
12
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12
-

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
202
Single (1 bed)
158
Double (2 beds)
44
Suites
49
Tax rate
13%

Location

Getting Here

Set in Toronto's downtown core at the intersection of University Avenue and Adelaide Street, Shangri-La Toronto is at the crossroads of the city's business and entertainment districts. The hotel's main entrance is located on Simcoe St, between Richmond St and Adelaide St. There are numerous options for reaching Shangri-La from the airport, from local taxis to hotel car service, rail and ride-hailing services.
Distance from airport 16.78 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( CA$68.00/day )
Valet parking
( CA$68.00/day )
Bus parking

Local Attractions

Toronto Financial District
Toronto Financial District
Business district
The Toronto Financial District represents Toronto’s premier business centre, an area that includes Union Station, the PATH underground walkway, Canada’s five major banks, and many of its most prominent firms. One of Toronto’s busiest neighborhoods, the Financial District is a stop on most hop-on hop-off bus tours, a convenient way for visitors to explore without the hassle of navigating on their own.
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Metro Toronto Convention CEntre
Metro Toronto Convention CEntre
Convention center
1 km
Located right downtown at the epicentre of Toronto’s business and entertainment core, our world-class facilities have been used to host everyone from industry leaders to world leaders. With a vast array of meeting rooms, ballrooms, exhibit space, and a 1,232-seat theatre, our convention centre offers a wide range of contemporary, welcoming spaces for events of all sizes.
255 Front Street West
Toronto, ON, CA M5V 2W6
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Scotiabank Arena
Scotiabank Arena
Recreation
1 km
Scotiabank Arena is Canada’s premier sports and entertainment venue and home to the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs, NBA’s Toronto Raptors and the NLL’s Toronto Rock.
40 Bay Street
Toronto, ON, CA M5J 2L2
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Royal Ontario Museum
Royal Ontario Museum
Museum
2 kms
No trip to Toronto is complete without a visit to the Royal Ontario Museum -- Canada's largest museum showcasing art, culture, and nature from around the globe and across the ages. The ROM is home to a world-class collection of 13 million artworks, cultural objects and natural history specimens, featured in 40 gallery and exhibition spaces. Explore special exhibitions, as well as the Museum's permanent collections of dinosaurs, South Asian art and culture, gems and minerals, ancient Egyptian treasures, biodiversity, and much more.
100 Queen's Park,, Museum Subway Station
Toronto, ON, CA M5S 2C6
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The CN Tower
The CN Tower
Historical landmark
The CN Tower is a 553.3 m-high concrete communications and observation tower located in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Built on the former Railway Lands, it was completed in 1976. Its name "CN" originally referred to Canadian National, the railway company that built the tower. The CN Tower is home to 360 Restaurant and Le Café and VUE Bistro.
290 Bremner Blvd
Toronto, ON, CA M5V 3L9
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Hockey Hall of Fame
Hockey Hall of Fame
Museum
The Hockey Hall of Fame is a museum and hall of fame located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Dedicated to the history of ice hockey, it holds exhibits about players, teams, National Hockey League records, memorabilia and NHL trophies, including the Stanley Cup. Guests can even test their skills with the interactive simulation games.
30 Yonge St
Toronto, ON, CA M5E 1X8
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Art Gallery of Ontario
Art Gallery of Ontario
Museum
2 kms
With a collection of more than 90000 works of art, the Art Gallery of Ontario is among the most distinguished art museums in North America. With unique exhibitions throughout the year, it is a must see when visiting Toronto. The AGO is just a 10-minute walk from Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto.
317 Dundas Street West
Toronto, ON, CA M5T 1G4
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Toronto's Theatre District
Toronto's Theatre District
Theater
3 kms
Just a five-minute walk from Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto, the Toronto Theatre District is a part of the Entertainment District in Downtown Toronto that contains the largest concentration of stage theatres in Canada. It is the third largest English-speaking theatre district in the world, after Broadway and The West End.
Toronto, ON, CA

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Adam Stone Magic
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Shangri-La Toronto Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Shangri-La Toronto's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
https://sitecore-cd.shangri-la.com/-/media/Project/Shangri-La-Group/OurStory/Files/Community-And-Social-Impact/Sustainability-Reports/2020_SustainabilityReport.pdf
Does Shangri-La Toronto have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, https://sitecore-cd.shangri-la.com/-/media/Project/Shangri-La-Group/OurStory/Files/Community-And-Social-Impact/Sustainability-Reports/2020_SustainabilityReport.pdf

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Shangri-La Toronto and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
Hotel not in the United States
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Shangri-La Toronto's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://sitecore-cd.shangri-la.com/-/media/Project/Shangri-La-Group/OurStory/Files/Community-And-Social-Impact/Sustainability-Reports/2020_SustainabilityReport.pdf

Health and Safety

Were practices at Shangri-La Toronto developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Yes, our processes are made based on recommendations from the World Health Organization, Local Regulations and our hygiene partners at Diversey.
Does Shangri-La Toronto clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, High touch point surfaces in Public Areas are sanitized hourly
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