Shangri-La Hotel at the Shard
London

A combination of staggering views, great bars and restaurants, and the “wow” factor of staying in Western Europe’s tallest skyscraper designed by acclaimed architect Renzo Piano, make the Shangri-La at the Shard one of Ampersand’s top recommended hotels in London. Located right next to London Bridge and the artisanal food hub of Borough Market, it is a short stroll from London’s South Bank and its theatres, museums and vibrant eateries along the River Thames. The Shangri-La at the Shard has 202 guestrooms and suites spread from the 35th to the 51st floor. Rooms are priced by aspect; the cheapest are the southerly views and the most expensive are the triple-aspect, 180-degree views of all the great landmarks – definitely worth the extra. The coffee shop, Lang, is on the ground floor, the restaurant, Ting, is on the 35th floor and the bar, Gong, is on the 52nd floor and is the highest bar in Europe.

Click here to read Ampersand MD, James Jayasundera’s review of The Shangri-La Hotel at the Shard

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