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Shangri-La Toronto vs The Drake Hotel

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.

Shangri-La Toronto
Shangri-La Toronto
8 / 10
188 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5H 0A3, Canada
From $356 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Fodor's 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 Jetsetter
"Luxurious, mod-Asian hotel with a prime downtown address, exotic spa and exceptional restaurant." Full review
Star Service 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 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 Zagat
"Located between the Financial District and trendy Queen West, this outpost of the luxury international chain has a sleek, contemporary look."
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The Drake Hotel
The Drake Hotel
9 / 10
1150 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario M6J 1J3, Canada
From $141 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Concierge 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 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 Insight Guides
"Amid trendy shops and art galleries in edgy West Queen West, epitomises bohemian luxury. ."
Jetsetter 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 Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Another super-hip hotel on Queen West... this century-old hotel beckons bohemians, artists and indie musicians." Full review
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