Shangri-La reopens hotels across key cities

Shangri-La in London, Vancouver and Paris ready to welcome guests back for moments of spring and summer bliss. Following months of closure, the properties prepare to welcome locals and travellers with exciting new dining offerings, room packages, wellness programs, romantic experiences and more.

Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London welcomes guests for sensational spring

On May 17, Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London reopened its doors, welcoming guests with new seasonal experiences and programs, all heightened with whimsical countryside décor and trailing wisteria to honor the spring season.

Guests can enjoy personalised overnight stays with the hotel’s “The Suite Life” programme, taking personalisation to the next level with a tiered array of exclusive benefits, which can be customised to suit the individual guest’s preferences and needs. Services range from in-room yoga mats and a personal bath butler, to private shopping experiences, fresh seasonal flowers, daily personalised food amenities, in-room mixology, monogrammed pillows and more.

For guests wishing to start or continue their wellness journey, the hotel has taken a holistic approach with multiple experiences, including a spa collaboration with organic skincare purveyor Neal’s Yard Remedies with special treatments that are offered in the hotel’s treatments rooms or in the comfort of the guest’s room. Beyond the guestroom, TĪNG Restaurant has introduced a refined vegan tasting experience, which is in line with Shangri-La’s Rooted in Nature sustainable dining programme.

Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London further extends new experiences to its restaurants with two unique afternoon tea offers that are sure to please any palate. Western Europe’s highest hotel bar GŎNG launches Liquid Afternoon Tea, an exciting new concept with food and miniature cocktail pairing that features a line-up of tea-inspired tipples, accompanied by a selection of sweet and savoury fare. As a nod to the bar’s Asian heritage, the menu boasts contemporary Asian snacks including beef tataki nigiri and salmon sushi, as well as scones and more. Guests who dine at TĪNG can enjoy afternoon tea served on cloud nine with the new Picnic Afternoon Tea in the Clouds featuring a selection of delicious finger sandwiches, handcrafted desserts, freshly baked scones, and an exclusive selection of loose-leaf teas from Camellia’s Tea House. A takeaway Picnic Afternoon Tea packed in a wicker hamper is also available for guests on the go to enjoy in one of the area’s beautiful nearby parks. 

Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver reopens its doors on May 22

On May 22, Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver welcomed guests to experience the hotel and destination like never before. Guests can sightsee and relax with the Luxurious Perspectives: Helicopter Views and Spa Suites offering a private helicopter tour with in-flight champagne and a private spa experience in one of CHI, The Spa’s relaxing spa suites.

Wellness seekers can find their bliss at Shangri-La Vancouver’s CHI, The Spa and its new partnership with Bowen Island’s Sangre de Fruta Botanical. The line of exceptional organic products for the face, body and hair are inspired by secrets of holistic indulgences, and created from the fruit of the earth in small batches by Allison Audrey Weldon.  The partnership marks the very first time Sangre de Fruta Botanical products are used exclusively in luxurious spa treatments created specifically around them, complementing the products’ aromatic delights, tangible benefits, visible results and overall beautiful feeling. The exclusive treatment selection is inspired by the natural beauty of the West Coast of British Columbia. A sensational new treatment menu and retail options will be available to guests, including a limited-edition “Sangre de Fruta Experience” package that features a 60-minute massage and botanical hair treatment for CA$225 (about $183).

The hotel will also introduce guests to Miantiao, a brand-new dining destination and restaurant concept in partnership with the award-winning Kitchen Table Restaurants led by Culinary Director Alex Tung. Miantiao, the Mandarin word for noodle, will combine Italian and Chinese cuisine onto one menu with a thoughtful offering of traditional cookery served with delicious and exciting twists.  Showcasing the very best of Italian, Chinese and Canadian ingredients, the refined cuisine of Miantiao will provoke thought and emotion.  The Miantiao culinary program can be described as Italian cuisine elevated with Chinese sensibilities, and Chinese gastronomy uplifted by the elegant simplicity of Italian cuisine.  Guests can expect unparalleled pasta fresca, twist on the famous traditional Peking Duck, a cornucopia of the freshest seafood and interesting interpretations of cornerstone dishes from Italian and Chinese cuisine.

Shangri-La Hotel, Paris reopens its palace doors on June 1

Just in time for summer, Shangri-La Hotel, Paris will reopen its palace doors on June 1. Guests will be welcomed in true Parisian luxury with stunning Eiffel Tower views and palatial elegance. Chef Christophe Moret & Pastry Chef Maxence Barbot have reimagined the dining experience at La Bauhinia with a chic yet relaxed environment that will feature verdant summer terraces, along with exclusive concepts on Le Bar à ciel ouvert and in-room dining with a view.

Guests seeking an elevated Parisian experience will enjoy the Signature Suite Experience for an unforgettable stay in one of the hotel’s elite guestroom – La Suite Chaillot, La Suite Gustave Eiffel, L’Appartment Prince Bonaparte or La Suite Shangri-La. The luxurious stay begins with a VIP meet and greet in a Mercedes S-Class at the airport upon arrival, and continues to the guestroom with VIP in-room amenities including jasmine tea, a fresh fruit basket and bottle of champagne.

Guests in need of a romantic getaway can visit Shangri-La Hotel, Paris with the Romance in Paris package, inclusive of a dreamy welcome with rose petals, a separate bouquet of beautiful roses, tailor-made amenities including a bottle of champagne and special romantic treat, daily breakfast and late check out. Should guests wish to further elevate the romance, the hotel offers value-added benefits including a selection of decadent caviar, a 60-minute Signature Rebalancing Massage at CHI, The Spa, or a private dinner on the guestroom terrace with butler service.

For guests wishing to make the most of their time in the French capital, guests can book the Your Parisian Escape package, which includes a complimentary night when booking a minimum of three nights. – TradeArabia New Service