There are moments when London feels infinite. On Valentine’s Day, that sensation reaches its most romantic expression at Shangri-La The Shard, London, where love unfolds far above the city, suspended between clouds and candlelight. This season, the capital’s highest hotel transforms romance into an art form, inviting couples to celebrate connection, indulgence and intimacy against one of the world’s most dramatic skylines.
From champagne-laced arrivals to candlelit dining and once in a lifetime proposals, Shangri-La The Shard does not merely host Valentine’s Day, it elevates it.
For those who believe romance deserves time and space, Love Is In The Air is a sublime invitation to linger. The experience begins with the soft theatre of arrival. A bouquet of flowers awaits, rose petals scattered across crisp linens, and a perfectly chilled bottle of Veuve Clicquot poised to be opened as London glitters below.
Priced from £800 per night, the stay includes one night in a luxurious guestroom or suite, champagne on arrival with floral touches, and breakfast for two served either in the privacy of the room or within the elegant surrounds of TĪNG Restaurant. Morning light filters across the skyline, turning the city into a watercolour wash of rooftops and river, and making even breakfast feel like a private celebration.
High above the city on Level 35, TĪNG Restaurant becomes a stage for refined romance. Designed to be shared course by course, the Valentine’s Day menu is a journey through thoughtful flavours and luxurious ingredients, framed by panoramic views that feel almost unreal.
The evening opens with a flute of Veuve Clicquot Rosé, setting the tone for dishes that balance precision and indulgence. Highlights include Ibérico pork cheek with Chinese mustard espuma, nashi pear and fennel relish, followed by Galbi Jjim, a richly spiced braised short rib layered with ginger, cinnamon and crisp garlic. The finale arrives in the form of Banoffee Crush, an elegant reimagining of a classic with banana, caramel and a whisper of pink peppercorn.
Available on 13th and 14th February, the experience is priced at £210 per person and is less a dinner than a memory in the making.
For couples drawn to glamour and spectacle, GŎNG Bar offers an intoxicating celebration of love. Set on Level 52, Western Europe’s highest hotel bar is home to what many consider London’s most romantic table, an intimate perch overlooking the Thames, Tower Bridge and the glowing arteries of the city below.
The Valentine’s Sharing Experience for Two, priced at £498, pairs a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Rosé with a decadent selection of dishes. Rainbow maki rolls layered with salmon, hamachi and tuna, Kagoshima wagyu gyoza crowned with Oscietra caviar and black truffle, and lobster okonomiyaki with Japanese barbecue sauce arrive as works of art. Signature cocktails, inspired by nature and the elements, complete an evening that feels cinematic in scale and deeply personal in mood.
Few places in London hold the same romantic resonance as Shangri-La The Shard, and for those ready to ask life’s most meaningful question, the hotel offers bespoke proposal experiences designed with exquisite care. In partnership with The Proposers, every detail is curated, from private dining rooms floating above the city to suites framed by uninterrupted skyline views.
These moments are crafted quietly and thoughtfully, allowing the emotion of the occasion to take centre stage. A whispered yes, a city holding its breath, and a future beginning far above the ground.
Rising within The Shard at London Bridge, Shangri-La The Shard is not only the capital’s highest hotel, but one of its most atmospheric. Set between Borough Market and Bermondsey Street, it connects effortlessly to the city by foot, rail, river and road, while offering a sanctuary that feels removed from the everyday. From elegant afternoon tea at TĪNG to late night cocktails at GŎNG, the hotel’s food and beverage experiences are as compelling as its views.
Part of the global Shangri-La portfolio, the hotel embodies the brand’s signature blend of heartfelt service, thoughtful design and quietly confident luxury. Across more than 90 destinations worldwide, Shangri-La is known for creating places where time slows and moments matter.
This Valentine’s Day, Shangri-La The Shard, London offers something rare. Not just a celebration of love, but a feeling of elevation, where romance quite literally rises above the city and lingers long after the last glass is poured.
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