Blakes HotelvsShangri-La The Shard, London
Both Blakes Hotel and Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London ranks significantly higher than Blakes Hotel. Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London comes in at 91 with positive reviews from 14 reviewers including Wallpaper, Condé Nast Traveler and Gayot.
Blakes Hotel
Michelin Guide
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33 Roland Gardens, London SW7 3PF
From $419/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "Dramatic, bold and eclectic decor."
Frommer's "Actress Anouska Hempel's opulent and highly individual creation is one of London's best small hotels." Full review
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Live out your fantasy: Choose an ancient Egyptian funeral barge or a 16th-century Venetian boudoir.
Lonely Planet "Recently refurbished Blakes oozes panache: five Victorian houses cobbled into one hotel and incomparably designed by Anouska Hempel." Full review
Time Out "Each room is in a different style, with influences from Italy, India, Turkey and China." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Rooms range in style from baronial manor to opulent Oriental and contain pieces collected on her travels."
Insight Guides "Very trendy and up-to-the-minute hotel which is popular with theatrical and media folk. Cosmopolitan, tolerant, laid-back in style. 51 rooms."
Gayot "Fans of minimalism steer clear of this one. But lovers of the weird and wonderful --- welcome!"
Travel + Leisure "Situated a stone’s throw from Regent’s Park in South Kensington, Blakes Hotel has attracted an A-List of celebrities since its 1981 opening." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The Blakes Hotel is a five-pearl boutique property designed by actress-turned-designer Anouska Hempel." Full review
goop "For a while, Blakes was GP’s home-away-from-home in London." Full review
Shangri-La The Shard, London Gayot
Star Service
Wallpaper
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Jetsetter
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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
