Ritz-Carlton Toronto facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto |
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The front entrance on Wellington Street
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| General information | |
| Type | Hotel and residential |
| Address | 181 Wellington Street West Toronto, Ontario M5V 3G7 |
| Coordinates | 43°38′42″N 79°23′13″W / 43.645°N 79.387°W |
| Construction started | 2007 |
| Completed | 2011 |
| Cost | $300 million |
| Owner | Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan |
| Management | The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company |
| Height | |
| Roof | 209.8 m (688 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 53 (plus 6 below ground) |
| Floor area | 65,030 m2 (700,000 sq ft) |
| Lifts/elevators | 19 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Kohn Pederson Fox Page and Steele |
| Developer | Graywood Developments Cadillac Fairview The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company |
| Main contractor | EllisDon Construction Services Inc. |
| Other information | |
| Number of units | 151 units 267 suites |
The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto is a very tall and fancy building in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It's a special place because it has both a luxury hotel and homes called condominiums. Standing at about 210 meters (689 feet) tall, it is one of the tallest buildings in the city. You can find it at 181 Wellington Street West, right next to Toronto's fun entertainment area. The hotel first opened its doors on February 16, 2011.
Building Design and Features
This amazing building has 53 floors above ground. It also has 6 floors that are underground! The total size of the building inside is about 65,030 square meters (700,000 square feet).
Outside Look
The outside of the building is made of shiny glass. It has a cool, modern design that slopes outwards, making it look unique in Toronto's skyline. This special shape helps it stand out.
Inside the Building
Inside, the Ritz-Carlton, Toronto has 263 hotel rooms where guests can stay. It also has 159 private homes, called condominiums, that are managed by the Ritz-Carlton company.
- The hotel rooms are located on the lower 20 floors of the building.
- Floors 21 and 22 are used for special areas for the people who live in the condominiums. Some homes are also on these floors.
- Most of the condominium homes are found on floors 23 to 52.
- The very top home, called the penthouse suite, takes up the entire 52nd floor.
- The 53rd floor holds important equipment that helps the building work.
The building also has a large spa, which is a place for relaxation and treatments. This spa is about 2,100 square meters (22,600 square feet) in size.
Building Photos
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The building being built in June 2009
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The south side of the tower in September 2011
