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| - Out of sheer coincidence, my visit to this hotel happened to be the second consecutive weekend I was staying at a Shangri-La (the previous weekend was halfway around the world in Taipei). Although the hotel is right on one of the main thoroughfares through Toronto's core, the actual pickup/dropoff area is on the less-trafficked street a block over, making it easy and convenient to get in and out of the hotel. The lobby is pretty relaxed, with a fair number of tables set up for afternoon tea, along with a piano that will see a fair bit of use once you get to the weekend nights and the floor is packed with folks who are out on the town. Similar to the understated entrance, the reception desk isn't really much of a desk at all as opposed to a small area off to the side. The covered stream with koi adds a touch of Asian flair to the setting. There are plenty of elevators to get you up to the rooms, as well as to the fitness center, which has plenty of machinery and equipment, as well as a small outdoor deck where you can cool off and enjoy the view of the CN Tower.
As for the room itself - I wouldn't quite put it at the same level as the Taipei Shangri-La, but it was still very nicely-appointed. I enjoyed the long hallway back to the main part of the bedroom, along with the heavy Asian-style door leading to the bathroom. Both are reasonably well-appointed, with the bathroom clocking in a bit larger than average (and the two sinks are a nice touch). I was less a fan of the shower, which took a bit for the hot water to warm up, as well as the fact that it's a fixed nozzle - so it becomes a bit difficult to maneuver around if you don't want to be doused with cold water right off. The bed was comfortable, although I was less a fan of the shades - they didn't have any sort of electronic way of getting them open, so it required a lot of manual pulling on the cord to move it up and down. I would also say that some of the amenities (like those in the closet) felt a little on the older side - for a higher-end chain, I was expecting things to feel a bit newer, but some items seemed a bit aged. Power outlets were also not in the most convenient of spots relative to the bed either.
Overall, though, I did enjoy our stay here, and I would almost certainly come back given the convenience and centrality of the location. With a very reasonable rate while we were here, I would be hard-pressed to consider something else nearby. Bosk (the restaurant) is overall quite good, and especially when the lobby isn't filled with people partying it up, it has a very serene and calm feel. Definitely worth a stay to come back for.
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