London Bridge London, United Kingdom
Opened
2014
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Design SocialOutside the door
The house
Shangri-LaSkyline glass beacon
High-speed lifts whisk guests to the 35th-floor sky lobby, where vast glass walls reveal panoramic views over the River Thames.
“Décor is sophisticated but understated — the focus here is on what’s on the other side of the windowpane.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Personal butler service for suites, body-contouring beds with Frette linens, and marble bathrooms featuring heated floors.
Notable
Floor-to-ceiling glass facets frame panoramic cityscapes, complemented by Asian brush-work motifs and floating ceiling scrolls.
Notable
Level 52 cocktail lounge Gŏng draws evening crowds for sunset drinks and poolside DJ sets.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Five-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – The best hotels in London
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in Wallpaper* and AFAR.
The humblest room in the house lacks for absolutely nothing in terms of comfort, spans some 30 square meters, and comes with a marble-clad bathroom with heated floors.
“London’s tallest building, a glass-encased skyscraper designed by Renzo Piano, is home to Shangri-La the Shard, with unrivaled 360-degree views...”
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set directly beside London Bridge station, the Southwark location places Borough Market food stalls and the Thames riverfront moments away on foot.
The rooms
Angled floorplates ensure unique layouts across every room, featuring marble bathrooms with heated floors, deep soaking tubs, and mounted binoculars.
The Sky Pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Heated on Level 52, the indoor pool looks out across St Paul's Cathedral and the London Eye.
The sauna, gym and spa
A glass-fronted timber sauna and 24-hour gym share Level 52 with treatment rooms for ELEMIS facials and massages.
Dogs stay too.
GŎNG Bar & Sky Pool Lounge
André Fu designed this high-altitude cocktail lounge on Level 52, where champagne and sushi accompany late-night DJ sets.
Occupying floors 34 to 52 of a glass stalagmite designed by Renzo Piano, it looms over the rest of the city, guaranteeing views.
At the table
Tables at TĪNG on the 35th floor look straight down at Tower Bridge, serving British-Asian dishes and afternoon tea.
How it began
Occupying eighteen floors of Renzo Piano's 306-meter glass spire, the property marked the Asian luxury brand's UK debut in 2014.
“Set over 18 floors, from level 34 of the 72-storey tower, the Shangri-La boasts those oriental-themed interiors…”
Good to know
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Shangri-La The Shard
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.