Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London Unveils Signature Suites

The Signature Suites will include one of the largest and most extraordinary hotel suites in London, the Shangri-La Suite. At 188 square meters (about 2,023 square feet) and residing on Level 39 of Renzo Piano's iconic skyscraper, The Shard, guests experiencing this one-bedroom jewel in the Shangri-La crown will enjoy access via a private lift, 24-hour personal butler service, private chauffeur service, sumptuous living areas with entirely custom-designed furniture and 180-degree views of London's iconic landmarks from one of the capital's most rare addresses.

The prestigious Shangri-La Suite, designed by Francesca Muzio and Maria Silvia Orlandini, co-founders of lauded Italian design atelier FM – Architettura d'Interni Studio features exquisite custom-made furniture and high-grade silk wallpaper in a refined palette of champagne, citrine and bronze, designed and produced by Muzio, Orlandini and a team of over 250 highly skilled craftsmen from around the world. It also boasts the specially designed Shangri-La Bed featuring patented body-contouring technology and fitted with Frette 1,000-threadcount linen; a grand marble-clad bathroom with integrated television and mirror screens, an expansive walk-in dressing chamber, fine crystal glassware and a well-equipped private pantry, allowing for Shangri-La's Dine by Design dining experience. The suite may also be connected to an adjacent room, enabling its conversion into a two-bedroom suite with a total living space of 232 square meters (about 2,497 square feet).

Two further sumptuous Signature Suites, also designed by FM – Architettura d'Interni Studio and also presenting sophisticated custom furniture, carpets and silks, the London Suite and the Westminster Suite are situated on levels 37 and 38, respectively. All three Signature Suites each enjoys its own unique layout, although all combine the formal elegance of Shangri-La's Asian heritage with the innovation of The Shard's architecture through a richness of precious details and an expanse of natural light.

Westminster Suite (125 square meters [about 1,345 square feet]) and London Suite (117 square meters [about 1,259 square feet])
Located on levels 37 and 38, respectively, the one-bedroom Westminster and London Suites boast panoramic views across London's landmarks, including St. Paul's Cathedral and Tower Bridge. With expansive floor plans, the remaining two Signature Suites will also offer 24-hour personal butler service and a private chauffeur, as well as benefit from spacious bedrooms with walk-in dressing chambers, elegant powder rooms and private living and office spaces.

Within the Signature Suites, also designed by FM – Architettura d'Interni Studio, the difference is in the details. The atriums of the Westminster and London Suites boast handmade silk wallpaper incorporating an ink wash of geese motif derived from a famous tale of Chinese calligraphy, representing the beauty and serenity they experience from an infinite sky. Featuring an elegant and warm wood color scheme, the Signature Suites emphasize tranquillity through mood lighting and an abundance of natural daylight. This color palette and decorative theme continues throughout the hotel.

Added touches of refined contemporary indulgence, such as automatic climate control, which complements the buildings integrated sun-shielding, augmented reality features via iPad, state-of-the art Bose entertainment centers and 55” LED televisions, result in a truly extraordinary take on Shangri-La's rich Asian heritage.

The Shangri-La Suite at Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London starts at £10,000 (about US $14,888) per night, including breakfast for two and VAT. For reservations and more information, please visit www.shangri-la.com/london, e-mail reservations.slln@shangri-la.com or call (44 20) 7234 8088.

One of the most anticipated luxury hotel openings of 2014, Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London occupies levels 34 to 52 of Renzo Piano's iconic building, The Shard. It has 202 guestrooms and suites, three distinctive wining and dining experiences, including and a breathtaking destination bar, GŎNG, on level 52, and Western Europe's highest infinity pool.