FirstSuites Score 10.20 out of 10, EMPTYJET 6★
Shangri-La The Shard London
London · United Kingdom
93.2EMPTYJETEMPTYJET Consensus score out of 100$$$$from ~$725 / night
- City
- Wellness
- Urban resort
EMPTYJET RecommendEMPTYJET rank #3043
Sea Containers London
Second band: well-established luxury properties with consistent evidence across independent references.
19,212 guest reviews analysed
20 Upper Ground, London, SE1 9PD, United Kingdom
Distinctions
Reader distinction
Card travel programme
EMPTYJET Consensus
85.9 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 19,212 guest reviews across Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Google, Agoda, Priceline and Trip.com.
Most noted: rooms.
Best for
- city breaks
- food & wine
- wellness
- business
About Sea Containers London
Sea Containers London offers 354 rooms in a prime South Bank location. The property features two distinct restaurants—Sea Containers Restaurant and Gordon Ramsay at Sea Containers—alongside two bars, 12th Knot and Lyaness, known for award-winning cocktails. Wellness options include agua Spa, which provides a menu of personalised treatments and integrative therapies, as well as a fitness centre equipped for all levels. The hotel is officially rated 5 stars and is recognised for its contemporary design and lifestyle focus.
Why it stands out
EMPTYJET lists Sea Containers London as an EMPTYJET property for its 5-star classification, central London location, and diverse dining and wellness offerings, including Gordon Ramsay at Sea Containers and the award-winning Lyaness bar.
Key facts
- Keys
- 354 rooms
- Architecture
- design reminiscent of a 1920s transatlantic cruise liner
- Type
- City, Wellness, Design
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Dining
- Multiple restaurants — Sea Containers Restaurant; Gordon Ramsay at Sea Containers
- Bar — drink award-winning cocktails at Lyaness
Wellness
- Spa — agua London is our urban spa and wellness hub at Sea Containers London
- Fitness centre — evidence: Our extensive gym equipment is suitable for all fitness levels
Dining
Verified 19 Aug 2026Spa & wellness
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
- Condé Nast TravelerReaders' Choice Awards
- American ExpressThe Hotel Collection
- American Express The Hotel Collection
Location
51.5084, -0.1066Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial15 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields
- WikidataEncyclopedia1 field
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