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Number SixteenvsShangri-La The Shard, London
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London scores significantly better than Number Sixteen. Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London is ranked #5 in London with endorsements from 14 sources like Afar Magazine, Star Service and Gayot.
Number Sixteen
Michelin Guide
Concierge
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Time Out
Star Service
Gayot
Zagat
Mr & Mrs Smith
Condé Nast Traveler Show All Reviews
16 Sumner Place, London SW7 3EG
From $224/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Michelin Guide "Enticingly refurbished 19C townhouses in smart area."
Concierge "This exquisite little hotel would not normally qualify for the "Budget" designation, but it's a relative term in London at the best of times, and as budget splurges go, this is tops."
Fodor's "Guest rooms at this lovely luxury guesthouse... look like they come from the pages of Architectural Digest, and the delightful garden is an added bonus." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"With uplifting splashes of colour, choice art and a sophisticated-but-fun design ethos, ravishing Number Sixteen is four properties in one and a lovely (and rather labyrinthine) place to stay." Full review
Time Out "This may be Kit Kemp’s most affordable hotel but there’s no slacking in style – witness the fresh flowers and origami-ed birdbook decorations in the comfy drawing room." Full review
Star Service "This is a fine pick for boutique fans in search of a stylish British hideaway with contemporary elan and quirky guest rooms that provide a surprise at every turn." Full review
Gayot "Number Sixteen is undoubtedly the most upscale bed-and-breakfast in Sumner Place, a smart, leafy street in South Kensington."
Zagat "A private Victorian garden with a fountain and a fishpond is a highlight of this South Kensington boutique hotel, designed by Kit Kemp in her trademark contemporary-meets-classic-English style."
Mr & Mrs Smith "A handsome, well-kept townhouse just steps from the South Kensington Tube station, Number Sixteen hotel is the perfect base for shopping and cultural excursions into London's city centre." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "A snapshot of upper crust life in London with the genuine feeling of being in a home, not a hotel." 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
