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Weekend Hotspot - Shangri-la at The Shard London
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 conveniently positioned minutes from the city. The Shard replaces Southwark Towers, a 24-storey office building built on the site in 1975. Demolition began in 2008, construction commenced in 2009, with the structure completing in April 2012 opened three months later by London Mayor Boris Johnson.
Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard is also London’s highest wedding venue, offering a unique setting with unrivalled views in every direction, overlooking landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament, Tower of London and St. Paul’s Cathedral. For intimate gatherings from 2 guests to larger celebrations up to 110 the hotel has a spectacular selection of private locations and a grand staircase sweeping past twostory windows, providing the perfect backdrop for memorable wedding photography. The property also offers 202 rooms and suites (all with unparalleled views),
n Iconic City View Room - Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London.
four food and beverage venues as well as an infinity pool and 24-hour gym on level 52. Vibrant wining and dining experiences are combined with Shangri-La’s legendary hospitality. TING restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner presents a modern European menu using the best of British, locally-sourced ingredients with subtle Asian influences. while London’s highest afternoon tea is served in theatrical elegance allowing guests to choose between classically English or an Eastern inspired alternative. The lounge also has one of the largest tea collections in the capital ranging from Darjeeling First Flush to more rare blends such as Formosa Oolong and White Tea Needles. “GŎNG “ at Shangri-La featuring a stunning champagne and cocktail menu is London’s highest and trendiest destination venues taking its name from ‘Dougong’ – an ancient Chinese structural element of interlocking wooden brackets, used to support historical Chinese temples and palaces,
For our best deals call 0044 28 9038 1111 or visit www.mooneyhotelgroup.com a strong component of the bar’s intriguing interior. Located on the ground floor, LÁNG patisserie and artisan deli showcases a selection of Shangri-La signature cakes with an option to eat-in or take-away. With the City of London minutes away and Canary Wharf easily accessible, ShangriLa at the Shard is ideal for the business traveler. It is also convenient n Shangri-La Hote for leisure guests l At The Shard, London Exterio to explore close by r. attractions like Tate ModAer Lingus operate ern , Tower of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Shake- three flights daily between A special feature of speare’s Globe and Borough Belfast City Airport and Lon- the new T2 lounge is the 5m Market, the most renowned don Heathrow and numerous high external glass wall offood market in the country more options from Dublin. fering relaxing views to the The new “Gold Circle” airfield. For best fares www. all a five-minute walk away. Opening room rates start lounge in Terminal 2 offers aerlingus.com from £450 per room per guests an area of calm in a night. In addition the hotel noisy, packed airport termiRobert Walshe is a travel offers an exclusive “Room nal where they can enjoy re- broadcaster with Q Radio With A View” package start- freshment, catch up on work in Northern Ireland and ing from £530 per night or simply relax. Travel Editor for River This new concept through- Media newspaper titles based on two adults sharing with breakfast for two and out their lounge portfolio is a across the island of Iretickets to “The View “ from result of stakeholder engage- land. www.robertwalshe. The Shard. www.shangri-la. ment, design development com and customer consultation. com/london.