The Shard comprises 26 floors of high specification office space, three floors of restaurants, the 19-floor five-star Shangri-La Hotel, 13 floors of residential apartments and London’s highest public viewing gallery.
How many floors does The Shard have?
It is 95 storeys tall, with level 72 the highest habitable floor. The building is served by 44 lifts, some of which are double-decker. Its exterior is covered by 11,000 glass panels – equivalent in area to eight football pitches.
How high up The Shard can you go?
Level 72
The View from The Shard is fully accessible from ground level all the way up to the open air Skydeck on Level 72, with disabled toilet facilities situated on Level 1 and Level 68.
What is above floor 72 of The Shard?
The tower’s privately operated observation deck, The View from The Shard, was opened to the public on 1 February 2013. The glass-clad pyramidal tower has 72 habitable floors, with a viewing gallery and open-air observation deck on the 72nd floor, at a height of 244 metres (801 ft).
How high up is the 32nd floor of The Shard?
A dedicated lift transports you swiftly to Oblix on the 32nd floor of the Shard skyscraper, the tallest building in London at 308m (1,012ft) and described as Europe’s first vertical city. Oblix is divided into two areas – the restaurant and the bar lounge.
How high is the 52nd floor of The Shard?
approximately 182 metres
GŎNG | The Shard
2) GŎNG – Western Europe’s highest cocktail bar, located on the 52nd floor of The Shard – is approximately 182 metres above ground level.
What is the highest floor restaurant in The Shard?
TĪNG. The highest of the Shard restaurants, TĪNG is perched amongst the clouds on Level 35.
Can you wear jeans up the Shard?
The dress code for all the restaurants in the Shard is that we request diners do not wear sportswear or beachwear. Jeans would be acceptable, however please be aware that trainers of any kind can be considered sportswear, so we recommend wearing a more conventional style of shoe.
How strict is the Shard dress code?
Dress code policy: Casual or Smart/Casual
The viewing gallery at the top of The Shard doesn’t have a strict dress code policy, however during the evening many people choose to smarten up and enjoy a champagne experience. Day time is more casual.
Is it worth going to the top of the Shard?
The View from The Shard is not just any old observation deck, it’s a modern, entertaining, educational experience with the wow-factor, and it covers floors 68, 69 and 72. You could say it’s the real highlight of visiting The Shard.
What is on floor 68 at The Shard?
London’s highest and best view is situated at the top of The Shard, on floors 68, 69 and 72. At almost twice the height of any other viewing platform in the capital, it offers visitors unparalleled 360-degree views for up to 40 miles.
What is on the 69th floor of The Shard?
The View from the Shard
The View from the Shard is the observation deck that is comprised of a triple-level indoor viewing deck on the 69th floor and a partial open-air viewing deck on the 72nd floor. The View from the Shard offers the highest vantage point of any building in western Europe.
What floor is aqua shard on?
Level 31
A stunning contemporary British restaurant and bar from Aqua Restaurant Group, situated on Level 31 of The Shard.
Who owns the top floor of The Shard?
| The Shard | |
|---|---|
| Owner | State of Qatar (95%) Sellar Property Group (5%) |
| Height | |
| Architectural | 309.6 m (1,016 ft) |
| Observatory | 244 m (801 ft) |
Is The Shard bigger than the Eiffel Tower?
At 308 metres the Shard is widely quoted as now being the tallest building in Europe. But while the main body of the Eiffel Tower is only 300 metres tall, it stands at 324 metres once you add the base and television antenna.
What floor is Shangri-La in The Shard?
18 floors
Contact. Feel an unparalleled connection to the capital at Shangri-La The Shard, London. Starting on level 34 – a soaring 125 metres high – the hotel occupies 18 floors of The Shard, an architectural icon and Western Europe’s tallest building.
Is The Shard lightning proof?
A bolt of lightning that struck The Shard in London, Europe’s tallest skyscraper. However, the 87 storey building was not plunged into darkness from the electrifying strike, due to its lightning protection system.
How much is a bottle of champagne in The Shard?
For wine lovers the Oblix at the Shard is a must visit location, a place open to everyone and not designed to price out anyone from enjoying the atmosphere, you can enjoy a glass of wine from just £6.70 (125ml) and Champagne from just £15.
Is shard bigger than Twin Towers?
The Shard is taller than One World Trade Center in New York.
How much is the most expensive room in The Shard?
4. Shangri-La Suite, The Shard. Floor-to-ceiling windows maximise the extraordinary views from this one-bedroom suite (£14,000; shangri-la.com).
What is the highest restaurant in UK?
A unique experience set above Liverpool’s magnificent skyline. Set 300 feet above sea level on the 34th floor of the West Tower, Panoramic 34 is one of the UK’s highest restaurants.