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Dorset Square HotelvsShangri-La The Shard, London
Both hotels are rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London is preferred by most professionals compared to Dorset Square Hotel. Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London comes in at 91 with approval from 14 publications including Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Star Service.
Dorset Square Hotel
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
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39-40 Dorset Square, London NW1 6QN
From $316/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Michelin Guide "Contemporary yet intimate."
Frommer's "Just steps from Regent's Park, this is one of London's best and most stylish "house hotels"." Full review
Fodor's "Reopened in June 2012 after extensive updates and refurbishment, this boutique hotel, in one of London's most fashionable neighborhoods, occupies a charming town house." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Regulars prize this award-winning hotel for its character, old-fashioned charm, and attention to detail."
Star Service "This is a cozy and worthwhile hotel in a residential square that has plenty of character for travelers that eschew big-name brands. " Full review
Gayot "A former pair of Regency residences, this hotel is intimate and stylish and evokes a kind of quiet, country house mood with its pretty drawing rooms with cozy fireplaces."
BlackBook "This townhouse in Marylebone, the first property from the folks behind Firmdale Hotels... is now stocked with 38 rooms inspired by designer Kit Kemp's signature bold and playful colors and patterns."
Zagat "Interior designer Kit Kemp showcases her modern take on traditional English decor in the guest quarters of this boutique hotel set in a Regency townhouse in Marylebone."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"This diminutive, 38-room, boutique hotel is situated at the edge of leafy Dorset Square in the heart of London, occupying a Regency townhouse that’s positively crazed with the sport of cricket." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Two combined five-story Regency town houses on a corner of Marylebone's leafy Dorset Square, site of London's first cricket ground." Full review
Shangri-La The Shard, London Gayot Star Service
Wallpaper Fodor's
The Telegraph
Jetsetter
Hideaway Report
Oyster Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine 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 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
