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Shard Shangri-La hotel rooms 'not so private' Shard Shangri-La hotel rooms 'not so private'
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Guests at a hotel in a central London landmark are being warned to close the blinds at night as they may be visible to neighbours.Guests at a hotel in a central London landmark are being warned to close the blinds at night as they may be visible to neighbours.
Some glass panels at the Shangri-La Hotel at The Shard can act as mirrors once lights are on, offering a glimpse into nearby rooms.Some glass panels at the Shangri-La Hotel at The Shard can act as mirrors once lights are on, offering a glimpse into nearby rooms.
The hotel, which opened last week on the upper floors of the skyscraper, has ceiling-to-floor windows.The hotel, which opened last week on the upper floors of the skyscraper, has ceiling-to-floor windows.
A hotel spokesman said blinds were available for guest privacy.A hotel spokesman said blinds were available for guest privacy.
'Guest privacy''Guest privacy'
Darren Gearing, the executive vice president and hotel general manager, added: "As a building created largely from glass, all guests can enjoy spectacular views of London from floor-to-ceiling windows.Darren Gearing, the executive vice president and hotel general manager, added: "As a building created largely from glass, all guests can enjoy spectacular views of London from floor-to-ceiling windows.
"In some rooms, due to the unique shape of The Shard, guests may be able to glimpse into a neighbour's room. For this, blinds are available for guest privacy.""In some rooms, due to the unique shape of The Shard, guests may be able to glimpse into a neighbour's room. For this, blinds are available for guest privacy."
The hotel, in one of Europe's tallest buildings, has a champagne and cocktail bar with views 125m above the city.The hotel, in one of Europe's tallest buildings, has a champagne and cocktail bar with views 125m above the city.
Room prices starting from £450 per room per night. Room prices start from £450 per room per night.
A spokesman said the quirk happens in a limited number of rooms and guests are warned that if they want enhanced privacy they should use the blinds, which were largely installed so they were not woken at dawn.A spokesman said the quirk happens in a limited number of rooms and guests are warned that if they want enhanced privacy they should use the blinds, which were largely installed so they were not woken at dawn.