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Apex City of London HotelvsShangri-La The Shard, London
Both properties are recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London is the choice of most reviewers compared to Apex City of London Hotel. Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London scores 91 with recommendations from 14 publications including Jetsetter, Fodor's and Time Out.
Apex City of London Hotel
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Frommer's
1 Seething Lane, London EC3N 4AX
From $161/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Rough Guide "A swish hotel on a secluded City street near the Tower of London... service is superb."
Lonely Planet "Business-focussed but close enough to the Tower to hear the heads roll, the Apex offers particularly enticing weekend rates, a gym, huge TVs, free wi-fi and a rubber ducky in every room." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The Apex City of London Hotel is a contemporary, mid-size chain property located in London's financial district." Full review
Star Service "This sleek modern and very affordable hotel may be situated within the financial district of the city, but it has some appeal to tourists as well." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Located near Tower Bridge, the business district, and within walking distance of two underground stations—Tower Hill and Aldgate—the Apex caters to business and leisure travelers." Full review
Zagat "Sleek, minimalist design distinguishes this City business hotel, where striking black-and-white photos of local landmarks add visual interest throughout."
Fodor's "At this sleek, modern branch of the small Apex chain near the Tower of London, bedrooms are reasonably spacious, with contemporary color schemes, 40-inch flat screen TVs, and little sofas." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"A bright City of London hotel, a short walk from Tower Bridge and the Tower of London." Full review
Frommer's "An excellent contemporary boutique brand from Scotland that appeals to high standards for space and style, Apex is a friendly and peaceful urban retreat that actually looks like its website’s pictures" Full review
Shangri-La The Shard, London
Gayot Star Service
Wallpaper Fodor's The Telegraph
Jetsetter
Hideaway Report Oyster
Condé Nast Traveler
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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 Telegraph9.0
"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 Report93.0
"Lavish hotel occupying Floors 34 through 52 of a dramatic, glass-clad 1,016-foot pyramidal tower, granting astounding panoramas of London." Full review
OysterLuxury
"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
