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Great Northern Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, London vs Shangri-La The Shard, London
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London scores significantly better than Great Northern Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London ranks #5 in London with recommendations from 14 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Forbes Travel Guide and Hideaway Report.
Great Northern Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, London
Lonely Planet
Zagat
Frommer's
Star Service
Oyster
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King's Cross St Pancras Station, Pancras Road, London N1C 4TB
From $243 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Rising like a phoenix from the ashes of the 'old' King's Cross – once the city's red light district – the Great Northern Hotel, with its curving brick facade, would make its 1854 incarnation proud."
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Zagat
"Open since 1854, this elegant hotel within King's Cross Station retains its wrought-iron staircases and broad, curved corridors, though guestrooms are thoroughly modern."
Frommer's
"Of all the major railway terminal hotels currently in operation in London, the Great Northern is the most distinct—and the smallest."
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Star Service
"The grand sweeping curve of the hotel is still at the hub of Europe's railway network and is just a few steps from U.K. and international Eurostar rail terminals."
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Oyster
Luxury
"The 91 rooms, with sash windows and vintage Farrow & Bell Shades, are elegant and contemporary, and a few of the bathrooms have roll-top bathtubs."
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Shangri-La The Shard, London
Gayot
Star Service
Wallpaper
Fodor's
The Telegraph
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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."
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Wallpaper
"The launch of the Shangri-La hotel offers the first opportunity for sky-high sleepovers."
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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."
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The Telegraph
9.0
"You can't get a hotel room much closer to the clouds."
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