StayAreasIs Shangri-La The Shard, London in a good location?
Yes, especially if you like to walk. Shangri-La The Shard, London is in South Bank, 50 m from The Shard, 300 m from Borough Market and 800 m from Tower Bridge. Tate Modern, the National Theatre and Borough Market are on one riverside path, and you can cross the bridges to Westminster or the City.
Our note: Rooms from the 34th floor up, with views across the city.
- Area
- South Bank
- Address
- 31 St Thomas Street, SE1 9QU
- Guest score on Booking.com
- 9.0 / 10 from 1,633 reviews
- Stars
- 5 stars
- Typical luxury double in South Bank
- About $605 a night
- From Heathrow
- About 67 minutes, Jubilee line to Bond Street, then the Elizabeth line
How far Shangri-La The Shard, London is from the sights
Straight-line distance from the hotel; walking adds about a third for the streets.
| Sight | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| The Shard | 50 m | ~1 min |
| Borough Market | 300 m | ~5 min |
| Tower Bridge | 800 m | ~13 min |
| Shakespeare's Globe | 850 m | ~13 min |
| Tower of London | 850 m | ~14 min |
| Tate Modern | 950 m | ~15 min |
| St Paul's Cathedral | 1.3 km | ~21 min |
| London Eye | 2.0 km | — |
What Shangri-La The Shard, London has
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Pets allowed
- Room service
- Bar
- 24-hour front desk
- Gym
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Lift
- Spa
- Swimming pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Wheelchair accessible
As listed on Booking.com, checked 2 Nov 2026.
Staying in South Bank
The riverside walk from the London Eye to Tower Bridge: galleries, theatres and food markets, with skyline views across the Thames.
15 min to Leicester Square. Waterloo, Southwark and London Bridge stations.
Street crime is about the London average. Source: data.police.uk.
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Shangri-La The Shard, London: questions
Is Shangri-La The Shard, London in a good location?
Yes, especially if you like to walk. Shangri-La The Shard, London is in South Bank, 50 m from The Shard, 300 m from Borough Market and 800 m from Tower Bridge. Tate Modern, the National Theatre and Borough Market are on one riverside path, and you can cross the bridges to Westminster or the City.
How far is Shangri-La The Shard, London from The Shard?
50 m in a straight line, about 1 minutes on foot.
How do I get from Heathrow to Shangri-La The Shard, London?
About 67 minutes door to door to South Bank: Jubilee line to Bond Street, then the Elizabeth line.
Is the area around Shangri-La The Shard, London safe?
Street crime in South Bank is around the city average for London, based on data.police.uk.
Does Shangri-La The Shard, London have room service?
Yes, Shangri-La The Shard, London lists room service on Booking.com.
Does Shangri-La The Shard, London have a pool?
Yes, Shangri-La The Shard, London lists swimming pool on Booking.com.
Does Shangri-La The Shard, London have air conditioning?
Yes, Shangri-La The Shard, London lists air conditioning on Booking.com.