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Following up on its Living Shangri-La Vancouver hotel condominium project, Shangri- La Hotels and Resorts with Westbank and Peterson Group is introducing the new Living Shangri La Toronto, designed by James K.M. Cheng Architects and Young Wright Architects. The hotel will occupy the first 17 floors of a $430-million, 65-storey tower. Luxury condominiums will be located on the upper levels. The hotel will feature a three-storey lobby with a cafe, a mezzanine-level restaurant overlooking University Avenue, and Chi, The Spa, the hotel and resort chain’s spa brand.

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Called Living Shangri-La Toronto, the 65-storey tower at University Avenue and Adelaide Street will combine a five-star hotel with a luxury condominium. Located across from the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, it will contain 220 guest rooms and, above them, 352 residences. Owners of those suites will have access to the hotel’s spa and pool, as well as 24-hour conveniences such as housekeeping and room service.

The Toronto tower, situated between the financial and entertainment districts, will include 279 one- |and two-bedroom suites from the 18th to 48th floor. Prices range from $550,000 to $1.7-million.

Starting on the 49th floor, there will be 71 executive suites measuring between 1,900 and 3,700 square feet. Priced from $2.1-million to more than $5-million, these units will feature separate elevators, lobbies, and concierge and valet services. There are a few two-level plans with double-height ceilings in the principal room.

The two penthouse units will have more than 6,000 square feet of space and cost about $10-million each.

Purchasers can expect to move in by the spring of 2011.

Builder/developer: Westbank and Peterson Group

Square footage: 800 to more than 6,000

Builder/developer Westbank and Peterson Group, and Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts Building 65 storeys Suites Floors 18 to 48 feature one- and two-bedroom residences with larger private estate; suites on the 49th to 64th storeys, and two expansive penthouse units on the top floor. Size From approximately 800 to more than 6,000 square feet Occupancy Spring, 2011 Target market An international group of buyers, many with other homes, looking for a pieda-terre or a larger residence in a hotel building Features Suites include Italian-style kitchens, high-end Sub- Zero and Miele appliances and marble and stone finishes. Amenities Residents will be able to take advantage of the in-house spa, a fitness centre and such a la carte services as housekeeping and room service. There will be a concierge and doorman, and residents in the estate and penthouse suites will also have valet parking included. Standouts The hotel will feature restaurants and retail elements, the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts is across the street and shopping and the services of downtown are close by. Shangri la Toronto will be one of the best 5 star condo/ hotel buildings in Toronto.