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Templar Hotel vs Shangri-La Toronto

Both properties are rated highly by professional travelers. Overall, Shangri-La Hotel Toronto ranks significantly higher than Templar Hotel. Shangri-La Hotel Toronto comes in at 87 with accolades from 12 sources including Travel + Leisure, The Telegraph and Jetsetter.

Templar Hotel
Templar Hotel
7 / 10
348 Adelaide St W, Toronto, Ontario M5V1R7, Canada
From $131 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Gayot Gayot
"An eight-year project of designer Del Terrelonge, the hotel serves as a gallery, with visual art and installations displayed on all floors."
BlackBook BlackBook
"The first Toronto member of the eminent Design Hotels group is housed in a strikingly modernist glass-and-aluminum frame."
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Located just steps from the heart of downtown Toronto, Templar Hotel offers a one-of-a-kind city hotel experience, with just 27 uniquely decorated rooms." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The location is a little odd (in the Entertainment District—crazy on weekends) yet close enough to all of the city's attractions that any design geek would be remiss not to book here." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Considered "Toronto's Secret Hotel," The Templar is conveniently located in the city's entertainment and fashion district." Full review
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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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