SHANGRI-LA Secrets… from Toronto
A Touch of Stardom
• The hotel is one of the official hospitality partners of the Toronto International Film Festival and hosts the opening night galas with 1200 guests including celebrities, media, tastemakers and industry stalwarts. • Synonymous with Hollywood glamour, the hotel has welcomed movie maestros from Tom Cruise and Jake Gyllenhaal to Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman. During the annual festival, the hotel transforms into a cinematic haven, where Rihanna’s iconic golden Met Gala gown once set the stage for dazzling soirées. • Just steps from the TIFF red carpet, this is Toronto’s most glamorous address for celebrity encounters. • The Rising by Zhang Huan, one of China’s leading contemporary artists, stands proudly at the entrance. Commissioned with the Art Gallery of Ontario, this 22-ton stainless steel sculpture, featuring peace doves and dragon-like branches, was Zhang’s first public work in Canada. • In the Lobby Lounge, four bold paintings by Wang Xu Yuan are displayed offering modern interpretations of legendary Peking Opera heroines. • Throughout the hotel, 480 unique lithographs and award-winning ceramic works by Wang, a revered Shanghai-based artist and professor, create a seamless fusion of tradition, craftsmanship, and contemporary design. Art
All in the Detail
• Artistry and innovation take center stage. In the Lobby Lounge, a one-of-a-kind Fazioli piano, handcrafted in Italy over 11 months and more than 2,000 hours, is a showpiece of exceptional craftsmanship where local pianists delight every night. Finished in white oak and engraved with the first verse of Joni Mitchell’s My Old Man, it reflects the perfect harmony of music, design, and Canadian heritage. • Rotating fashion exhibits in the Lobby Lounge showcase vintage couture from legends like Versace, Alexander McQueen, and Yves Saint Laurent. • On the third-floor Garden Terrace, 50,000 honeybees thrive in our urban beehive - created in partnership with Birks and Alvéole, supporting pollination and sustainability in the heart of the city.
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