London Shard's Shangri-La hotel opens one of highest swimming pools in the world
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London's Shangri-La hotel has opened West Europe's highest swimming pool.
On the 52nd floor of the Shard, the capital's tallest building, the pool, which stands a staggering 600ft above the city, has views over the Thames, Westminster and St Paul's Cathedral.
While day time use will be reserved for guests, from 8.30pm the public will be able to catch a glimpse of it when they visit the hotel's Gong bar.
Designed by Hong Kong-based interior designer Andre Fu, the 34ft-long 'skypool' - which opened a month behind schedule - is heated to 24C and open from 6am every day.
The Shangri-La hotel, which opened in May, is situated on floors 34-52 of the 1,016ft, 87-storey Shard skyscraper.
Each of its 202 guestrooms - which cost from £450 a night - features floor-to-ceiling windows and its 17 suites include personal butler service.
Pool with a view: Western Europe's highest swimming pool opened today in the Shard, with the chance to dive in nearly 200 metres above sea level
Fancy a dip? The 34ft swimming pool on the 52nd floor of the Shangri-La, is the latest addition to facilities at the £450 per night hotel
While day time use will be reserved for guests, members of the public will be able to see the pool when they visit the hotel's Gong bar from 8.30pm
Dizzy heights: The Shangri-La Hotel, which opened in May, is situated within the iconic 1,016ft Shard skyscraper on floors 34 to 52
A waiter lays a table on the 35th floor of the Shangri-La Hotel in the capital's tallest building with views over Westminster and St Paul's Cathedral
The Shangri-La is located over 18 floors of the Shard and boasts the highest hotel room in Western Europe
As well as admiring the views of the city, Daily Mail Travel Editor Mark Palmer found himself accidentally witnessing a fellow guest getting out of the bath
The hotel has 202 guestrooms and 17 suites, which include personal butler service, and prices start from £450 per night
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