To TLE readers, the Shangri La brand needs no introduction,  this Asian luxury powerhouse started off in Singapore and is renowned worldwide for setting new standards in luxury travel and accommodation. Shangri La at the Shard is the brand’s UK outpost and on our last trip to London we were kindly invited to try out their signature restaurant T?NG at the Shangri La at the Shard. Read on to find out what dining in the clouds in the capital is like.

Shangri La At the Shard
The Shangri La At  The Shard opened back in 2014 and was London’s first elevated luxury hotel,  occupying levels 34 – 52 of the iconic Renxo Piano designed building named The Shard, located at Tower Bridge. The Shard is London’s tallest building and with tall buildings come incredible views so anyone staying at the hotel is in for something really quite unique in London. The hotel has 202 rooms and suites and three signature dining experiences as well as an infinity pool and 24 hour gym. You can read more about the hotel in our guide to the best luxury hotels in London.
From Ground Floor to the 34th Floor In 26 Seconds
Upon arrival at the ground floor entrance lobby on St Thomas Street, you are greeted by four soaring feature artworks next to the welcome concierge desk. A strip of interlock-box-shaped crystal chandelier illuminates the whole area. Along with the lighting and layering effects, the shimmering gold-shaded artworks, featuring Chinese ink painting, exhibit the tradi...