SHANGRI-LA TORONTO ROLLS OUT THE RED CARPET FOR TIFF 2026
The hotel will host TIFF’s Official Pre-Opening Cocktail and invite guests to Stay, Sip, Savour and Screen their way through festival season.
Shangri-La Toronto is rolling out the red carpet once again this September as the Official Hospitality Partner of the Toronto International Film Festival®, celebrating the festival’s 51st edition from September 10 to 20, 2026.
From hosting TIFF’s Official by-invitation Pre-Opening Cocktail to unveiling a month-long collection of film-inspired experiences, the hotel will bring the magic of cinema to life through distinctive dining, wellness and entertainment offerings, blending Shangri-La’s signature hospitality with the energy and excitement of one of the world’s most celebrated film festivals.
Perfectly situated in the heart of downtown Toronto, just steps from TIFF Lightbox and within walking distance of key festival venues and city highlights, Shangri-La Toronto places guests at the centre of the action. Guests can experience festival season while enjoying luxurious accommodations with sweeping city views, TIFF-inspired in-room touches, and access to the hotel’s renowned dining and wellness experiences, with rates starting from CAD 692 per night. Throughout September, guests and festival-goers can experience cinema beyond the theatre through a curated journey to Stay, Sip, Savour and Screen.
From Soak in Cinema, a bespoke bath menu in collaboration with Bathorium™, to the return of the hotel’s playful TIFF 2026 Afternoon Tea, limited-edition TIFF 2026 Signature Cocktails, to Chef’s Cut: Director’s Edition, and Movie Nights – A Private Cinematic Experience in the hotel’s exclusive screening room, each offering draws inspiration from the art and ritual of movie-going. Across guestrooms, dining, wellness and entertainment, Shangri-La Toronto extends the excitement of the silver screen throughout the hotel, blending cinematic storytelling with the brand’s signature hospitality throughout festival season.
Stay – A Cinematic Escape Beyond the Red Carpet
At Shangri-La Toronto, the festival experience continues well beyond the red carpet. Guests can retreat to the hotel’s spacious guestrooms and suites, offering sweeping views of the Toronto skyline and a luxurious sanctuary just moments from the heart of the festival. Throughout TIFF, thoughtful film-inspired touches extend the cinematic storytelling in-room, beginning with a specially curated TIFF welcome amenity designed to set the scene from the moment guests arrive.
The experience continues with Soak in Cinema, Shangri-La Toronto’s limited-time collaboration with Canadian luxury bath brand Bathorium™. The bespoke in-room bath menu pairs iconic films with signature bathing rituals inspired by the mood, setting and emotion each story evokes, transforming the everyday bath into an immersive cinematic escape.
Highlights include Northern Sage Recovery inspired by Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, channeling crisp herbaceous clarity and grounding botanicals; Charcoal Garden Detox inspired by Frankenstein, drawing on activated charcoal and mineral-rich salts for a dark, elemental reset; Ancient Oat Hydration & Mama’s Perch inspired by The Perks of Being a Wallflower, a soothing pairing of creamy comfort and calming florals; Boreal Fog inspired by Brokeback Mountain, enveloping guests in fir needle, vetiver and eucalyptus; Hinoki inspired by The Shawshank Redemption, combining Japanese hinoki cypress, yuzu and magnesium for relaxation and recovery; and Aphrodite inspired by Anna Karenina, an indulgent blend of vanilla, chocolate, Bulgarian rose, coconut milk and floating rose petals.
Soak in Cinema rituals are individually priced, and guests may purchase their preferred experience by placing a request during their stay. For the ultimate indulgence, guests may further elevate their ritual with Shangri-La Toronto’s signature Bath Butler, available at an additional fee, who prepares the experience in-room for an effortless moment of relaxation and restoration between screenings, premieres and celebrations.
Details: Room rates starting from CAD 692 per night. Available from September 1–30, 2026.
Sip – Signature Cocktails Inspired by the Art of Filmmaking
The Lobby Lounge and Bar once again becomes a vibrant gathering place throughout festival season with a limited-edition collection of TIFF 2026 Signature Cocktails celebrating the creativity and craft behind filmmaking. Premium spirits, unexpected ingredients and refined techniques come together in a menu designed for pre-premiere drinks, post-screening conversation and everything in between.
The collection includes 24 Karrot, combining Don Julio Blanco, Akvavit, orange liqueur, carrot, blood orange and ginger; The 20th Take, a silky clarified serve with Don Julio Reposado, chocolate, black currant tea, lemon and coconut; Caught on Camera, pairing Redbreast 12 Year with mint-infused Bianco Vermouth, blueberry, lemon and absinthe; and The Afterparty, a smoky, vibrant blend of Don Julio Blanco, mezcal, pink peppercorn, grapefruit and lime.
Feature Film brings together Redbreast 12 Year, Strawberry Campari, Cocchi Rosa and coconut, while 35mm nods to cinema nostalgia with popcorn-infused Redbreast 12 Year, gentian liqueur, sweet vermouth and Angostura bitters. Unseen Cut completes the collection with a smoked, bespoke serve featuring a choice of base spirit, honey and Italian aperitif. Select cocktails are also available as sophisticated non-alcoholic alternatives.
Details: Pricing starts at $26 per cocktail, excluding taxes and service charges. Available from September 1–30, 2026
Savour – Cinematic Indulgence, From Afternoon Tea to Sunday Roast
Inspired by the timeless tradition of movie-going, Shangri-La Toronto’s annual TIFF 2026 Afternoon Tea returns with an imaginative menu that reinterprets nostalgic cinema flavours through refined culinary artistry. Served in the Lobby Lounge, the experience is designed as an elegant prelude or finale to a day at the festival.
Screen-worthy savouries include Popcorn-ette, a playful popcorn parfait cornette with maple gastrique and puffed sorghum; Movie Play Tartare with Martin’s Farm flank tartare, hot dog dressing and Kozlik’s crunchy mustard; Tostada Sandwich with smoked cheddar crema, tomato gel and nacho vegetables; and Umami Showstopper Tartare featuring cured seabream, pickled ginger and dashi gelée.
Freshly baked Shangri-La Signature and Peanut Butter & Pretzel Scones are served with Devonshire Cream and Crab Apple & Cider Jam, followed by sweet finales including Caramel Corn, Maple Bacon Donut, Peanut, Orange Cream and Churro. The experience is complemented by premium loose-leaf teas and a complimentary glass of sparkling wine or signature mocktail.
Details: CAD 108 per person, excluding taxes and service charges. Available from September 3–27, 2026. Thursday to Sunday | First seating at 12:00 p.m. | Last seating at 4:00 p.m.
Chef’s Cut: Director’s Edition
For festival season, Shangri-La Toronto gives its signature Sunday Roast Dinner a cinematic twist with Chef’s Cut: Director’s Edition. The limited-time experience retains the timeless two-course menu – a sumptuous entrée followed by an indulgent dessert – while introducing subtle cinematic storytelling through the menu presentation and overall dining experience.
Served in the sophisticated ambience of bosk every Sunday from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., this experience offers a relaxed yet refined way to close out a weekend of screenings and festival activity. Guests may further enhance their experience with thoughtfully selected wine pairings, available at an additional cost.
Details: Available from September 6–27, 2026, every Sunday, from 5 pm to 9 pm.
Screen – Movie Nights – A Private Cinematic Experience
Launching during TIFF and extending beyond festival season, Movie Nights transforms Shangri-La Toronto’s intimate Cinema Room into a private cinematic experience where the magic of the movies meets elevated hospitality. Designed for intimate gatherings, celebrations, corporate events and private screenings, the experience combines dedicated butler service, curated menus and premium beverage pairings in a refined, theatre-style setting.
Guests can play a movie of their choice from their preferred streaming service and settle in with elevated movie-night favourites including Canadian Prime Sliders on brioche with Canadian cheddar, Tuna “Nachos” layered over crisp tapioca chips, Fresh Baked Pretzels with mustard dip and Truffled Popcorn finished with parmesan and white truffle oil. More indulgent selections, desserts and premium beverages can be incorporated to create a bespoke evening from opening scene to final credits.
Details: Available year-round, subject to availability. A minimum spend of $6,000, excluding taxes and service charges, is required to book this experience. For bookings, please contact events.slto@shangri-la.com.
Whether travelling to Toronto for TIFF, gathering before a premiere or simply looking to experience the excitement surrounding the festival, Shangri-La Toronto offers a sophisticated way to engage with the season. From a cinematic soak and signature cocktail to Afternoon Tea, Sunday Roast and a private screening, the hotel’s TIFF 2026 offerings bring together hospitality, culinary creativity, wellness and entertainment in one destination.
Room reservations can be made via email at reservations.slto@shangri-la.com.
Dining reservations can be made via DineTO@shangri-la.com.
