Shangri-La London delay

Originally planned to open in time for the London Olympics, and a summer 2013 date suggested some time back, the 5-star plus Shangri-La hotel in The Shard looks like being further delayed, according to a report in Building magazine.  A February 2014 date has been suggested.  The Shard is London’s and Europe’s tallest building.

The 202-room hotel occupies floors 35 to 52 of the skyscraper overlooking the London Bridge railway station complex.  It will offer four wining and dining options – a gourmet deli on the ground floor, a destination restaurant and lounge on level 35, and a signature bar on level 52.  A swimming pool is included.

The fit-out, costing £40m was contracted to John Sisk & Sons, but there seems to have been a falling out.  Chorus Group is the successor. www.shangri-la.com

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