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Shangri-La The Shard, London

31 St Thomas Street
Rated 9.0 in 2258 reviews

Shangri-La The Shard, London is a distinctive luxury hotel situated within the iconic Shard skyscraper, one of London’s most recognized landmarks. Set between levels 34 to 52, the hotel offers unparalleled views of the cityscape, blending modern architecture with Asian hospitality. Its location in the vibrant London Bridge area provides easy access to major attractions, including the Tower of London and the Tate Modern, making it an ideal choice for both leisure and business travelers.

The interiors of Shangri-La The Shard are a testament to refined elegance, featuring contemporary décor that complements the breathtaking panoramic views visible from almost every corner of the hotel. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities, including a state-of-the-art gym, an infinity pool, and a luxurious spa that offers a variety of rejuvenating treatments. The hotel’s dining options are equally impressive, with the signature restaurant serving a delightful fusion of Western and Asian cuisines, while the sky bar provides a chic setting to unwind with a sophisticated drink in hand.

Exceptional service is a hallmark of Shangri-La hotels, and Shangri-La The Shard, London is no exception. The attentive and professional staff are dedicated to making each guest’s stay as comfortable and memorable as possible, offering personalized services that cater to individual needs. Whether you are in London for business or pleasure, Shangri-La The Shard offers a unique blend of high-end luxury and attentive service, providing a tranquil retreat high above the hustle and bustle of the city below.

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Climate and Weather

January
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Tower of London
Tower of London
Castle in central London, United Kingdom
0.7km / 0.46mi
Bank of England
Bank of England
Central bank of the United Kingdom
1.1km / 0.66mi
St Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral
Cathedral in the City of London, England, UK
1.3km / 0.8mi
National Theatre
National Theatre
Theatre company in London, Great Britain
1.8km / 1.1mi
Tate Modern
Tate Modern
Modern art gallery located in Bankside, London, England
0.9km / 0.54mi
Imperial War Museum
Imperial War Museum
Military museum in London
1.7km / 1.1mi
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge
Bascule and suspension bridge in London
0.8km / 0.51mi
The Shard
The Shard
Skyscraper in London, England
20m / 20yd
London Bridge
London Bridge
Road bridge across River Thames in London, opened in 1973
300m / 330yd
Shakespeare's Globe
Shakespeare's Globe
Theatre in London, reconstruction of the Globe Theatre
0.8km / 0.51mi
Globe Theatre
Globe Theatre
Former theatre in London, England, associated with William Shakespeare
0.6km / 0.39mi
Watling Street
Watling Street
Ancient trackway, one of the "Four Highways" of mediæval England
0.9km / 0.56mi
City Hall
City Hall
Building in Southwark, London, formerly the headquarters of the Greater London Authority
0.6km / 0.34mi
30 St Mary Axe
30 St Mary Axe
Skyscraper in London, England
1.2km / 0.75mi
HMS Belfast
HMS Belfast
1938 Edinburgh-class light cruiser
420m / 460yd
The Monument to the Great Fire of London
The Monument to the Great Fire of London
Monument in London, United Kingdom
0.7km / 0.41mi
Guildhall
Guildhall
Building in the City of London, England, UK
1.3km / 0.83mi
Great Fire of London Monument
Great Fire of London Monument
Monument in London, United Kingdom
0.7km / 0.42mi
Southwark Cathedral
Southwark Cathedral
Mother church of the Anglican Diocese of Southwark
250m / 280yd
Burgess Park
Burgess Park
Park in Southwark, London
2km / 1.2mi
Fulcrum
Fulcrum
Sculpture by Richard Serra
1.6km / 0.99mi
Thomas Guy
Thomas Guy
Statue in Guy's Hospital, London, by Peter Scheemakers
80m / 80yd
London Troops War Memorial
London Troops War Memorial
War memorial in the City of London
1km / 0.65mi
Duke of Wellington
Duke of Wellington
Statue in the City of London, England, UK
1km / 0.65mi
Heminge & Condell memorial
Heminge & Condell memorial
Memorial in London
1.4km / 0.89mi
St. Mary-Le-Bow
St. Mary-Le-Bow
Church building in City of London, London, England, UK
1.1km / 0.71mi
Golden Boy of Pye Corner
Golden Boy of Pye Corner
Sculpture in the City of London
1.8km / 1.1mi
BFI IMAX
BFI IMAX
IMAX cinema in the South Bank district, just north of Waterloo Station, in Lambeth, London, England
1.8km / 1.1mi
Southbank Centre
Southbank Centre
Complex of artistic venues in London, England
2km / 1.2mi
Tower Hill Memorial
Tower Hill Memorial
Group of two war memorials (WW1 and WW2) in Trinity Square Gardens, in London, England
0.9km / 0.54mi
All Hallows-by-the-Tower
All Hallows-by-the-Tower
Church in the City of London, United Kingdom
0.8km / 0.48mi
Saint George's Cathedral
Saint George's Cathedral
Roman Catholic cathedral in London, England, UK
1.6km / 0.99mi
HQS Wellington
HQS Wellington
1934 Grimsby-class sloop
1.9km / 1.2mi
Bevis Marks Synagogue
Bevis Marks Synagogue
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1.3km / 0.79mi
Great Eastern Railway War Memorial
Great Eastern Railway War Memorial
War memorial in Liverpool Street station, London
1.5km / 0.96mi
Kindertransport – The Arrival
Kindertransport – The Arrival
Sculptural group outside Liverpool Street station, London
1.5km / 0.95mi
Rose theatre
Rose theatre
Elizabethan theatre in London
0.7km / 0.43mi
The UK Firefighters National Memorial
The UK Firefighters National Memorial
Memorial sculpture in London
1.3km / 0.78mi
National Submarine War Memorial
National Submarine War Memorial
War memorial in London
1.8km / 1.1mi
Whitechapel Bell Foundry
Whitechapel Bell Foundry
Foundry
2km / 1.2mi
Memorial to Heroic Self Sacrifice
Memorial to Heroic Self Sacrifice
Memorial in Postman's Park, London
1.6km / 1mi
Michael Faraday Memorial substation
Michael Faraday Memorial substation
Memorial in London to Michael Faraday
1.4km / 0.85mi
Ermine Street
Ermine Street
Ancient trackway, one of the "Four Highways" of medieval England
1.4km / 0.86mi
Temple Church
Temple Church
12th-century church in London built for and by the Knights Templar
1.9km / 1.2mi
St Michael Cornhill War Memorial
St Michael Cornhill War Memorial
War memorial in London
1km / 0.64mi

What to do in London and near Shangri-La The Shard, London

Tower of London
Tower of London
Castle in central London, United Kingdom
0.7km / 0.46mi
Bank of England
Bank of England
Central bank of the United Kingdom
1.1km / 0.66mi
St Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral
Cathedral in the City of London, England, UK
1.3km / 0.8mi
National Theatre
National Theatre
Theatre company in London, Great Britain
1.8km / 1.1mi
Tate Modern
Tate Modern
Modern art gallery located in Bankside, London, England
0.9km / 0.54mi
Imperial War Museum
Imperial War Museum
Military museum in London
1.7km / 1.1mi
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge
Bascule and suspension bridge in London
0.8km / 0.51mi
The Shard
The Shard
Skyscraper in London, England
20m / 20yd
London Bridge
London Bridge
Road bridge across River Thames in London, opened in 1973
300m / 330yd
Shakespeare's Globe
Shakespeare's Globe
Theatre in London, reconstruction of the Globe Theatre
0.8km / 0.51mi
Globe Theatre
Globe Theatre
Former theatre in London, England, associated with William Shakespeare
0.6km / 0.39mi
Watling Street
Watling Street
Ancient trackway, one of the "Four Highways" of mediæval England
0.9km / 0.56mi
City Hall
City Hall
Building in Southwark, London, formerly the headquarters of the Greater London Authority
0.6km / 0.34mi
30 St Mary Axe
30 St Mary Axe
Skyscraper in London, England
1.2km / 0.75mi
HMS Belfast
HMS Belfast
1938 Edinburgh-class light cruiser
420m / 460yd
The Monument to the Great Fire of London
The Monument to the Great Fire of London
Monument in London, United Kingdom
0.7km / 0.41mi
Guildhall
Guildhall
Building in the City of London, England, UK
1.3km / 0.83mi
Great Fire of London Monument
Great Fire of London Monument
Monument in London, United Kingdom
0.7km / 0.42mi
Southwark Cathedral
Southwark Cathedral
Mother church of the Anglican Diocese of Southwark
250m / 280yd
Burgess Park
Burgess Park
Park in Southwark, London
2km / 1.2mi
Fulcrum
Fulcrum
Sculpture by Richard Serra
1.6km / 0.99mi
Thomas Guy
Thomas Guy
Statue in Guy's Hospital, London, by Peter Scheemakers
80m / 80yd
London Troops War Memorial
London Troops War Memorial
War memorial in the City of London
1km / 0.65mi
Duke of Wellington
Duke of Wellington
Statue in the City of London, England, UK
1km / 0.65mi
Heminge & Condell memorial
Heminge & Condell memorial
Memorial in London
1.4km / 0.89mi
St. Mary-Le-Bow
St. Mary-Le-Bow
Church building in City of London, London, England, UK
1.1km / 0.71mi
Golden Boy of Pye Corner
Golden Boy of Pye Corner
Sculpture in the City of London
1.8km / 1.1mi
BFI IMAX
BFI IMAX
IMAX cinema in the South Bank district, just north of Waterloo Station, in Lambeth, London, England
1.8km / 1.1mi
Southbank Centre
Southbank Centre
Complex of artistic venues in London, England
2km / 1.2mi
Tower Hill Memorial
Tower Hill Memorial
Group of two war memorials (WW1 and WW2) in Trinity Square Gardens, in London, England
0.9km / 0.54mi

About London

London offers a rich tapestry of experiences that cater to a variety of interests. For those interested in history, a visit to the British Museum is essential. This institution houses a vast collection of art and antiquities from around the world, allowing visitors to explore human history through its artifacts.

Another significant historical site is the Tower of London, where you can learn about its storied past, view the Crown Jewels, and understand its role in British history. Nearby, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben provide an iconic glimpse into the country’s political life, and guided tours are available to deepen your understanding.

For art enthusiasts, the National Gallery and the Tate Modern offer impressive collections of classic and contemporary works, respectively. The Victoria and Albert Museum is also worth a visit, showcasing a diverse range of decorative arts and design.

If you prefer outdoor spaces, Hyde Park is one of London’s largest green spaces, perfect for a leisurely stroll or a picnic. The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew provide a more specialized botanical experience with its stunning plant collections and beautiful landscapes.

Shopping can be experienced in various forms, from the luxury boutiques of Bond Street to the vibrant markets of Camden and Portobello Road, each offering unique finds and local culture.

The culinary scene in London is diverse, with options ranging from traditional British fare to international cuisine. Exploring the Borough Market provides an opportunity to taste local produce and artisanal foods, while numerous restaurants across the city cater to every palate.

The vibrant neighborhoods of Soho, Covent Garden, and Shoreditch offer a mix of shops, entertainment, and nightlife, making them popular spots for both locals and visitors. The West End is renowned for its theatre productions, where one can enjoy a variety of performances, from classic plays to modern musicals.

Lastly, taking a stroll along the Thames River provides not only picturesque views but also a chance to discover landmarks such as the London Eye and Shakespeare’s Globe, enhancing the experience of this historic city. Each of these activities contributes to a well-rounded visit, reflecting the diverse culture and history of London.




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