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Shangri-La The Shard, London
London, United Kingdom · Shangri-La · High Luxury
Occupying floors 34 to 52 of Renzo Piano's 2012 Shard, Western Europe's tallest building at 310 metres, above London Bridge station on the South Bank, Shangri-La's London address includes the highest hotel pool in Western Europe, an infinity pool on the 52nd floor commanding an unobstructed panorama of the Thames, St Paul's Cathedral, and the City skyline.
- 202 rooms
- Opened 2014
- Neighborhood: London SE1 9QU
- Rooms from 323 sq ft (30 m²)
- Architect: Renzo Piano
- Interiors: Steve Leung
About Shangri-La The Shard, London
- The hotel occupies floors 34 to 52 of The Shard, a spire-like supertall skyscraper that replaced the 1970s Southwark Towers and is Western Europe's tallest building.
- Construction of The Shard began in 2009 and it was inaugurated in 2012, the same year it topped out.
- GONG, the hotel's champagne bar, is described as the highest champagne bar in the building, spanning floors near the top of The Shard.
- Entry-level rooms start at 323 sq ft (30 m²).
History
The Shard is a modern supertall skyscraper designed as a spire-like structure emerging from the River Thames, replacing the 1970s Southwark Towers; construction began in 2009, topped out in 2012, and inaugurated the same year. The Shangri-La hotel occupies floors 34-52 of this iconic building, which is Western Europe's tallest. It does not occupy a historic palace, mansion, or townhouse.
The setting
Shangri-La The Shard occupies the upper floors of Europe's tallest building at 31 St Thomas Street on the South Bank — Renzo Piano's 2012 glass tower rising above London Bridge station, one of the capital's oldest transport hubs. The Shard itself is a one-minute walk; Borough Market, London's oldest and most celebrated food market, is four minutes on foot. Tower Bridge is fourteen minutes and the Tower of London nineteen. From floors 34 to 52, the hotel commands the most expansive panorama available from any hotel in Europe, taking in the Thames, St Paul's Cathedral, the City skyline, and on clear days the distant hills of Surrey.
Restaurants and bars
- TĪNG — Restaurant
- GŎNG — Restaurant
- Bar 31 — Bar
- Sky Lounge — Bar
Experiences
- Iconic City View Room — Offers 180-degree panoramic views of the London skyline.
- London's highest infinity pool — Home to what the hotel describes as London's highest infinity pool.
- Butler service in suites — Butler service is available to guests staying in suites.
- Shopping shuttle to Oxford Street — A complimentary shuttle runs to Oxford Street for guests.
- Shangri-La Suite — Suite of 188-232 sqm with 270-degree skyline views from the London Eye to Tower Bridge.
- Three signature dining venues — The hotel has three signature dining venues plus one bar.
Amenities
- infinity pool
- spa
- sauna
- fitness centre
- concierge
- butler service in suites
- Hot tub
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
- Conde Nast #10 Hotel in London (2025)
- Travel + Leisure #1 Hotel in London (2025)
- Travel + Leisure World's Best Hotels (2025)
- Forbes Five-Star (2023-2026)
- Michelin Guide One Key (2024-2025)
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