Shangri-La The Shard, London
Day hire from Shangri-La The Shard, London
Day hire from Shangri-La The Shard, London: the chauffeur is yours from morning until evening. The closest country house is Eltham Palace and Gardens, 9.1 miles by road. Chiswick House lies 8.8 miles away. Kew Palace lies 10.8 miles away. Corner rooms on each floor give 180-degree views taking in Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Shakespeare's Globe. London City Airport is the nearest airport by road, 27 minutes away.
How the day runs
Your chauffeur is waiting at Shangri-La The Shard, London before the start time and keeps the car close until evening. A luxury people-carrier is the usual choice for a family or a group with bags. Eltham Palace and Gardens makes a good first stop at 30 min, with lunch wherever suits. Driving out from our Oxford base (65.0 miles) is part of the booking.
- Shangri-La The Shard, London to Eltham Palace and Gardens30 min, 9.1 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Corner rooms on each floor give 180-degree views taking in Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Shakespeare's Globe.
Source: shangri-la.comThe hotel begins on level 34 of The Shard and takes up 18 of its floors, looking out over the River Thames.
Source: shangri-la.comBorough Market, Tate Modern and St Paul's Cathedral are all within a short walk of the hotel.
Source: shangri-la.comThe hotel holds wedding ceremonies, receptions and smaller celebrations in event spaces high above the city.
Source: shangri-la.comFacilities include an infinity pool and a spa, with rooms and suites looking towards the Thames.
Source: shangri-la.comShangri-La The Shard, London is on 31 St Thomas Street, SE1 9QU.
Source: shangri-la.comThe nearest railway station by road is London Bridge, roughly 4 minutes away by car.
Source: wikidata.orgMeasured by road, the nearest main airport is London City Airport, around 27 minutes and 7.7 miles away.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
Shangri-La The Shard, London to Eltham Palace and Gardens: how long by car?
Around 30 minutes, 9.1 miles, in clear traffic.
Could we fit two houses into one day?
Usually, yes. Chiswick House is around 36 minutes from the hotel.
Which county is Eltham Palace and Gardens in?
Greater London, around 30 minutes from Shangri-La The Shard, London.
How long does a day booking last?
It runs from your start time to your finish time, set when you book.
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Our undertaking
- 60 min
of waiting after landing on every airport collection, without charge.
- Nothing
is added after the quote unless you ask for more on the day. Airport fees, parking and tolls are in it.
- 24 hrs
before collection, cancel or move the journey at no cost.
- In full
refunded if we ever cancel a journey, however late the notice.