A glitch in the design of the Shangri-La hotel at the Shard in London is offering some guests a view they probably don’t want.
Giving new meaning to a room with a view, a glitch in the design of the Shangri-La Hotel at the Shard London is offering certain guests a revealing look at something they probably don’t want to see.
The problem lies within newly installed glass panels that are allowing some hotel visitors the opportunity to clearly see into their neighbor’s rooms. The panels stick out from the structure’s corners so they double as mirrors when the lights inside the room are powered on.
The hotel’s general manager, Darren Gearing confirmed there is indeed a problem, stating “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.”
Given that the upscale rooms offer floor to ceiling windows, the view allows nosy guests to see pretty much everything going on inside another room.
Marred by issues including a delayed completion date, only some of the bedrooms in Shangri-La’s luxury hotel opened last week and come with binoculars so guests can take a closer look at nearby landmarks. But since the design mishap had been made known, they can also be used for not-so-innocent viewing purposes.
Arriving guests will reportedly be warned of the issue when they check in.
