Conrad Black
Senior Member
IIRC those helicopter pads in LA are mandated by the city. Something to do with earthquakes and getting people out of damaged towers easily.
I wonder what type, class and number of restaurants this Shangri-la will house especially in a condo-hotel type of development. The ones in Asia are very classy, luxurious and top notch. They are also famous for their buffet which beats anything TO has to offer. In terms of fine dining Chinese restaurants in TO, King's Garden (??) on King West has closed and the quality of food at Lai Wah Heen has deteriorated over time. I am hoping Shangri-La TO will give them a run for their money (if they open a similar offering).
Back on topic, I'm more concerned that the area around Shangri-la doesn't fit the upper-class auro of the guests in the hotel. Perhaps the whole area will transform to be more up-scale. Sort of like an asian Yorkville?