Hazlitt's HotelvsShangri-La The Shard, London
Both hotels are endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London ranks significantly better than Hazlitt's. Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London has a TripExpert Score of 91 with approval from 14 publications including Star Service, The Telegraph and Afar Magazine.
Hazlitt's Hotel Show All Reviews
6 Frith Street, Soho Square, London W1D 3JA
From $130/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Multilingual
Rough Guide
Star
"A hotel of real character and charm... romantic en-suite rooms, exquisitely and quirkily decorated with period furniture and old books."
Michelin Guide
"Idiosyncratic bedrooms, many with antique furniture and Victorian baths."
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Fodor's
"This disarmingly friendly place, full of personality, robust antiques, and claw-foot tubs, occupies three connected early-18th-century houses." Full review
Insight Guides
"Named after the great English literary critic, Hazlitt’s occupies one of London’s oldest houses (built in 1718), in the heart of Soho. 23 rooms, all furnished with antiques."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The 30 guestrooms have been furnished with original antiques from the Georgian era and boast a wealth of seductive details." Full review
Time Out
"Four Georgian townhouses comprise this absolutely charming place, named after William Hazlitt, the spirited 18th-century essayist who died here in abject poverty." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Hazlitt’s is as close to time travel as you can get: its period rooms feature fireplaces, antique beds, and claw-footed baths."
Gayot
"Creaky stairs lead past walls jammed with period paintings and antiques, up to old-fashioned, charming rooms fitted with all sorts of nifty gimmicks."
Travel + Leisure
"This stylish, 30-room hotel is located in London’s Soho district, in the heart of Theatreland, and just a short distance from Oxford Street, Covent Garden, and the world-class shopping on Bond Street." Full review
Zagat
"Occupying a row of Georgian townhouses in Soho, this luxury boutique hotel recalls the private home of an 18th-century aristocrat – a mix of antiques, wood panelling and original fireplaces."
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