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SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, AT THE SHARD,
LONDON OPENS
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Mayor of London, Lord and Lady
Coe and international dignitaries attend opening ceremony
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On 6 May 2014, the doors to London’s most anticipated hotel opened today
with the unveiling of Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts’ first property in
the United Kingdom – Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London.
Celebrating Shangri-La's Asian heritage, the hotel's opening ceremony
began with the traditional 'awakening of the lion' and a colourful
dance procession, which was followed by the official ribbon cutting led
by Mayor of London Boris Johnson. The Mayor was joined by Lord
and Lady Coe and international dignitaries.
Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London is the Hong Kong-based hotel
group's 83rd hotel and third in Europe, following the openings of
Shangri-La Hotel, Paris and Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul in 2010 and
2013, respectively.
Located in the tallest building in Western Europe on floors 34 to 52,
Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London is the city's first high-rise
hotel. It offers unrivalled views of London in every direction,
overlooking such landmarks as the Houses of Parliament, Tower of London
and St. Paul's Cathedral. The hotel is also the first luxury
property to open south of the River Thames and is conveniently
positioned minutes from The City of London.
"The sweeping views from Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard provide an
entirely new perspective on London. It is a spectacular setting in
which to introduce our signature Asian-inspired hospitality to the
U.K." said Shangri-La President and CEO Greg Dogan. "The
master architect Renzo Piano had amazing vision with his design of The
Shard. We've created a unique hotel that complements the iconic
building and makes the most of the 360-degree view of London."
The spire-shaped, glass-clad Shard is a 306-metre-high "vertical
city" located on the historic South Bank of the River Thames. The
modern building provides the perfect foil for the hotel's elegant,
contemporary design, which drew inspiration from the rich cultural
offerings of London’s vibrant art, fashion and entertainment scene and
Shangri-La's Asian heritage.
Every one of the hotel's 202 guestrooms and suites has a view, and the
rooms are amongst the largest in London, averaging more than 42 square
metres (452 square feet). They feature Chinese art reinterpreted in a
modern, abstract way alongside a soothing colour scheme and mood
lighting. All offer the exclusive "Shangri-La Bed"
featuring patented body-contouring technology, marble-clad bathrooms
with heated floors and Acqua di Parma amenities. Complimentary Internet
access, one of Shangri-La's signature offerings worldwide, is available
throughout the hotel, and butler service is offered in all suites.
The hotel's Asian touches extend to its three wining and dining
destinations. Ting (derived from the Chinese word for a living room)
serves locally sourced cuisine with a hint of Asian flavours in the
restaurant and authentic Asian specialities and two unique afternoon
teas in the lounge. Láng (the Chinese word for 'pathway') is a
patisserie and artisan deli on the ground floor showcasing a selection
of Shangri-La signature cakes and savouries for eat-in or take-away
along with seasonal hampers. The third, Gong, London's highest
champagne and cocktail bar, will launch 19 May 2014. Gong takes its
name from 'dougong' – an ancient Chinese structural element of
interlocking wooden brackets that will be a component of the bar's
interior. Gong is located on Level 52, which is also home to the
24-hour gym and London's highest infinity pool, which will open this
summer.
For intimate celebrations, private cocktail gatherings and luxury
product launches, the hotel's three river-facing event spaces
offer a London event experience like no other. Located on Level 34,
they are connected to the sky lobby by a grand staircase with a vista
of St. Paul's Cathedral and beyond. The venues accommodate from 10 to
140 people, and the entire 34th floor may be requested for a standing
reception of up to 200 guests. Spectacular views from 125 metres above
the city complement the state-of-the-art conferencing technology and
tailor-made catering services.
"Today marks an important milestone in London's hotel landscape
and the ongoing development of the South Bank Community and the borough
of Southwark. We are thrilled to open our doors and be an
integral part of this local community. We look forward to welcoming
guests from all over the world and to delivering Shangri-La's legendary
hospitality from the heart to each and every guest," said Darren
Gearing, executive vice president and hotel general manager of
Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London.
Opening room rates start from £450 per room per night, including VAT.
In addition the hotel offers an exclusive "Room With A View"
package starting from £530 per night based on two adults sharing with
breakfast for two and two tickets to The View from The Shard; VAT is
included. For room reservations, please email reservations.slln@shangri-la.com;
call +44 (0) 207 234 8088 or visit www.shangri-la.com/london.
Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, one of the world’s
premier hotel companies, currently owns and/or manages more than 80
hotels under the Shangri-La brand with a room inventory of over 34,000.
Over four decades the group has established its brand hallmark of
‘hospitality from the heart.’ The group has a substantial
development pipeline with upcoming projects in mainland China, India,
Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines, Qatar and Sri Lanka. For more
information and reservations, please contact a travel professional or
access the website at www.shangri-la.com.
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