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The Dorchester vs Shangri-La The Shard, London

Both The Dorchester and Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Dorchester. Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London is ranked #5 in London with accolades from 14 publications like Condé Nast Traveler, Wallpaper and Afar Magazine.

The Dorchester
The Dorchester
8 / 10
53 Park Lane, Mayfair, London W1K 1QA
From $499 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Luxury hotel on a grand scale offering every possible facility."
Frommer's Frommer's
"Few hotels have the time-honored experience of "the Dorch," which has maintained a tradition of fine comfort and cuisine since it opened in 1931." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Like its sisters, the Meurice and Plaza Athénée in Paris and the Beverly Hills Hotel in L.A., this is as grand as a hotel gets."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Few hotels this opulent manage to be as personable as the Dorchester, which opened in 1939 and boasts a prime Park Lane location with unparalleled glamour." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"A Park Lane fixture since 1931, the Dorchester is thoroughly, opulently classical." Full review
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Shangri-La The Shard, London
Shangri-La The Shard, London
9 / 10
31 St Thomas Street, London SE1 9QU, England
From $466 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Gayot 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 Star Service
" Massive baths with marble coating and rainfall showerheads are almost expected at a Shangri-La property." Full review
Wallpaper Wallpaper
"The launch of the Shangri-La hotel offers the first opportunity for sky-high sleepovers." Full review
Fodor's 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 The Telegraph
9.0
"You can't get a hotel room much closer to the clouds." Full review
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