The Shangri-La in London is not
only the hotels first property in the UK, but is also housed in the tallest and
most iconic building, The Shard. Not long after it opened, the EMC3 team were
given the exciting opportunity to visit the hotel to see how we could use the
spaces for future events.
From the moment we walked into
the front reception we felt the elegance and Chinese twist to the hotel, and
immediately felt at distance from the bustling streets just on its door steps.
A couple of members of the team said how the atmosphere reminded them of the
Shangri-La in Shanghai! We were then taken up to the hotel itself, floors 34-52,
and it is then that we were open to the floor to ceiling windows that showcase
the breath-taking views over the vibrant city of London.
After a tour of the hotels main
facilities we were then to learn that not only does the hotel have 202
beautiful bedrooms and exquisite dining facilities, but also state-of-the-art
and purpose built function spaces.
We were then taken up to the
three rooms; Ren, Li and Yi which are named after the first three of five
constant virtues of Confucianism. All of the event spaces are on the same
level, with a large and spacious marble floor as the foyer. Immediately from
viewing the spaces we realised that the spaces could cater for our client
events whether it's for a private dinner, drinks reception, conference, or a smaller
and more intimate meeting.
Ren is the largest private room,
with reception space for up to 140 guests. Li is perfect for a group dinner of
up to 30 guests so we thought it would be great to use as a private dining
experience. And finally, Yi offers an intimate boardroom setting for 10 guests
or can be used for a reception of up to 20 guests. All three rooms shared the
same unique décor with the Chinese touches and included the advantage of the
buildings glass structure, looking out onto London’s main attractions.
On the whole the hotel not only
offers a perfect getaway from the hectic city, but it also gives you a real
sense of exclusivity as you are hidden in the most talked about building in
London. It is ideal for smaller scale events, and whether it's for business or
Social gatherings you will be taken back by the general Asian-inspired
atmosphere to the hotel. We will definitely be recommending this new venue to
our clients for future events!
If you have a personal enquiry then please do not hesitate to contact our senior events manager, Stephanie Utting on 020 3468 3902.
