New Shangri-La

The swish 202-room Shangri-La Hotel in Toronto has officially opened. The hotel is the first Asian luxury hotel brand for the Canadian city and the second in North America for Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts.

The hotel occupies the first 17 floors of the 66-storey building in University Avenue, with 49 suites. A sumptuous urban day spa features a 64ft saltwater lap pool with glimmering chandeliers overhead, set in a glass cube to maximize natural light (above).

Other luxurious touches include a Fazioli grand piano from Italy, walls covered in raw silk and a $5 million sculpture by Chinese artist Zhang Huan. Visit www.shangri-la.com