Threadneedles, Autograph CollectionvsShangri-La The Shard, London
Both Threadneedles, Autograph Collection and Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, Threadneedles, Autograph Collection scores marginally higher than Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London. Threadneedles, Autograph Collection ranks #34 in London with praise from 11 sources including Zagat, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
Threadneedles, Autograph Collection Show All Reviews
5 Threadneedles Street, London EC2R 8AY
From $158/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"A converted bank... with a stunning stained-glass cupola in the lounge."
Frommer's
"The boutique business hotel par excellence... this converted Victorian bank radiates all the grandeur and solidity of the City." Full review
Fodor's
"Given the location, it's no surprise that this place looks as if it were custom-designed to please business travelers." Full review
Time Out
"Threadneedles boldly slots some contemporary style into a fusty old dame of a building, formerly the grand Victorian HQ of the Midland Bank." Full review
Gayot
"East London is now putting up a fight against the ever-crowded West End and beckoning visitors towards St Paul's Cathedral, the Tate Modern and One New Change."
Travel + Leisure
"Built in Victorian times as a banking hall, the Threadneedles Hotel fits in with Financial District neighbors such as the Bank of England's headquarters." Full review
Zagat
"A converted Victorian banking hall in the City houses this Marriott-affiliated boutique business hotel, which shows off the grandeur of its setting in spaces like the champagne lounge."
Lonely Planet
"It’s wonderfully anonymous, though once through the doorway the grand circular lobby, furnished in a vaguely art-deco style and covered with a hand-painted glass dome, comes into view." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Elegant and eclectic, this 74-room luxury boutique hotel set in the heart of London's City District has been converted from an original Victorian banking hall." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A hotel with character is a rare thing in the City, but Threadneedles and its excellent restaurant, Bonds, have bags of it, drawing in international business guests." 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