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The Ritz London vs Shangri-La The Shard, London

Both The Ritz London and Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London is preferred by most writers compared to The Ritz London. Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London comes in at #5 in London with positive reviews from 14 reviewers such as Oyster, Fodor's and Hideaway Report.

The Ritz London
The Ritz London
9 / 10
150 Piccadilly, London W1J 9BR
From $647 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"World famous... lavishly appointed and luxurious rooms."
Concierge Concierge
"One of the world's famous hotels... opened in 1906, and is quite as lovely as it was in its first heyday—thanks largely to more than ten years of sympathetic private ownership."
Time Out Time Out
"If you like the idea of a world where jeans and trainers are banned and jackets must be worn by gentlemen when dining (the requirement is waived for breakfast), the Ritz is for you." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"A byword for pampering luxury since it opened in 1906, the Ritz continues to win awards for superior all-round service."
Star Service Star Service
"The Ritz's clientele is composed of a comic, age-old dichotomy of jet-setting billionaires and splurging romantics. " 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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