Shangri-La The Shard, London

The Shard rises directly above London Bridge Station, putting Borough Market and the Thames almost on the doorstep. Tower Bridge and Tate Modern are within walking distance, with the South Bank stretching west along the river. London Bridge Station offers excellent connections across the capital, making Soho, Covent Garden and the West End easy to reach.

The interiors are sleek, polished and deliberately understated, with subtle Asian influences throughout. That restraint makes perfect sense here: the real drama comes from being high above London, with the capital spread out beneath you. It gives the hotel a sense of occasion from the moment you arrive.

Rooms start at a generous 30 square metres, with marble bathrooms, heated floors and polished interiors. Some feature baths by the window, making the most of the extraordinary setting. Selected interconnecting options offer useful flexibility when travelling together. Views around The Shard vary, so choose your room category carefully, as the right outlook can transform the stay.

At level 35, TĪNG combines modern British cuisine with Asian influences and offers breathtaking city views; go higher to GŎNG on level 52, where cocktails are served against one of London's most dramatic backdrops.

On Level 52, the Infinity Sky Pool is the highest hotel pool in Western Europe, offering extraordinary views across London. Alongside it are the Sky Sauna and the 24-hour Sky Gym, while private treatment rooms offer massages, facials and beauty treatments.