40 WinksvsShangri-La The Shard, London
Both 40 Winks and Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London are rated highly by professional travelers. Overall, Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London scores slightly higher than 40 Winks. Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London comes in at 88 with praise from 11 reviews like Gayot, Andrew Harper and Fodor's.
40 Winks
109 Mile End Road, Stepney Green, London E1 4UJ
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Bicycle rental
Rough Guide
Star
"Witty, theatrical and achingly beautiful, it offers all the wow factor of a magazine lifestyle shoot, but with real creature comforts."
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It’s a shoe-free house, so make sure your socks are clean.
Frommer's
"If you want your stay to feel like a piece of period drama, we have the hotel for you... A romantic, eclectic dressing-up box." Full review
Time Out
"Opposite a housing estate and cheap Somali diners, the family home of an interior designer has become the B&B of choice for movie stars and fashion movers." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Dolce & Gabbana often uses the 18th-century town house turned design studio as a set for photo shoots." Full review
Zagat
"With just two guestrooms, this 1717 Queen Anne townhouse is a stylish if unconventional East London option from interior designer David Carter, its owner and resident host."
Not For Tourists
"Interior designer David Carter invites you into his home."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"A whimsical mashup of decor that's equal parts Jane Austen, Lewis Carroll, and Frida Kahlo, 40 Winks is a tiny boutique property in rapidly gentrifying East London that's a flight of pure fancy." Full review
Shangri-La The Shard, London Show All Reviews
31 St Thomas Street, London SE1 9QU, England
From $466/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Gayot
"The hotel skillfully blends modern decor and traditional Eastern sensibilities to create a one-of-a-kind experience for guests seeking accommodations drenched in luxury."
Star Service
" Massive baths with marble coating and rainfall showerheads are almost expected at a Shangri-La property." Full review
Wallpaper
"The launch of the Shangri-La hotel offers the first opportunity for sky-high sleepovers." Full review
Fodor's
"Its location, just behind City Hall, puts it within walking distance of Borough Market, Shakespeare's Globe, Southbank Centre, and the Tower of London." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"You can't get a hotel room much closer to the clouds." Full review
Jetsetter
"Serene sleep with a a sky-high pool and cocktail bar in Renzo Piano's stunning London showpiece." Full review
Hideaway Report
93.0
"Lavish hotel occupying Floors 34 through 52 of a dramatic, glass-clad 1,016-foot pyramidal tower, granting astounding panoramas of London." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The litany of amenities and features include Frette linens, Nespresso machines, and marble-clad bathrooms with soaking tubs, flat-screen TVs behind vanity mirrors, and Acqua di Parma products." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The view from this sleek Renzo Piano-designed building, of which the hotel occupies the 34th to 52nd floors, alone is worth the trip." Full review
Afar Magazine
"This five-star hotel from the Hong Kong-based Shangri-La brand is all about the views—starting from the 35th-floor lobby, where the 360-degree panoramas showcase landmarks." Full review