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How much is rent in The Shard?

By Andrew Patterson |

As a guide price, a desk space on the 24th and 25th floors can cost anywhere between £700 - £1200 per month, depending on the quality and positioning of the space. So an eight-person office will cost an average of £8000 per month, and a 20 person room will cost around £20,000 per month.

How much would an apartment in The Shard cost?

These penthouse apartments situated near the top of the tower were marketed to the super rich and were rumoured to have a price tag of between £30 - £50 million each. Of course, this is silly money to anyone who doesn't own a private jet, and it would appear even the mega rich didn't bite.

Can you rent a flat in The Shard?

Live right in the heart of London with rooms, studios and flats to rent close to The Shard, in the Southwark neighbourhood. The Shard stands out in the skyline from most anywhere in central London.

Can you live in The Shard?

The Shard was conceived as a building with multiple uses: a vertical city where people could live, work and relax. It comprises world-class offices, award-winning restaurants, the 5-star Shangri-La Hotel, exclusive residences and the UK's highest viewing gallery, The View from The Shard, offering 360-degree views.

How much does The Shard in London cost?

It cost £1.2bn to build and it literally towers over London's skyline. So why are most of the 72 storeys of the Shard, the tallest building in Europe, still empty?

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Do you have to pay to get into The Shard?

No you do not have to pay unless you wish to go up to "The View from The Shard". If you just want to enjoy the view from our restaurant and bar Aqua Shard just go to our website "aquashard co uk" and reserve a table or if only for the bar just pop in and enjoy our cocktails. Please be aware that the is a dress code.

How much is a meal in The Shard?

How much: With plenty of main dishes breaking the £30 barrier, dining here is far from cheap. Expect to spend around £100 per person. If you like getting good value for money, try the 5 course set lunch at £55pp.

How many apartments are in The Shard?

The ten apartments in question occupy floors 53 to 65 of the 1000ft skyscraper, making them the most elevated homes in western Europe. On a clear day, their residents can watch the ferries cross the North Sea. But when the New York Times conjured its fantasy of plutocratic debauchery, the apartments had no residents.

How much money does The Shard make a year?

The financial documents filed at Companies House by Shard Viewing Gallery Management Ltd show that the attraction - on the 68th, 69th and 72nd floors of western Europe's tallest tower - had turnover of almost £20 million in its first financial year, almost all from ticket sales.

Who owns The Shard apartments?

While The Shard is owned by both the Sellar Property Group and the State of Qatar, the latter actually own 95% of the enterprise after securing an initial 80% stake in 2008.

Is the Shard fully occupied?

A ll 25 storeys of office space at The Shard skyscraper are fully let for the first time since it was officially launched more than five years ago.

How fast are the Shard lifts?

The average lift speed in The Shard is 6 metres per second. This makes it a smooth and speedy journey to the top.

How many floors is the shard?

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.

Is the Shard profitable?

Occupying floors 34 to 52 of the Shard, it is the tallest hotel in western Europe and swung its doors open five years ago in a ceremony attended by Boris Johnson and Sebastian Coe. It has never made a profit, with accumulated losses of £128.9m.

Why is the Shard unfinished?

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This, according to another architect on the project, allows the building to "breathe" - hence the reason why it may look unfinished to some.

How much is it to go to the top of the Shard?

There are three different types of tickets: a standard ticket costs 32£. a premium ticket costs 42£ and includes fast track entry and a panoramic guide booklet. a VIP ticket cost 52£ and includes fast track entry, a panoramic guide booklet, a glass of Champagne or a soft drink and a souvenir digital photograph.

Can you wear jeans in the Shard?

Hello, 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. over a year ago.

Does the shard have a glass floor?

Each facet forms a shard, a plane of glass gently inclined inwards, rising towards the top. The corners of the development are open and the shards do not touch, allowing the building to "breathe". There are 72 habitable floors. A further 15 levels will make up the "spire".

What floor is The View from 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 floor is bar 31 at The Shard?

Set on the ground floor, Bar 31 is the most casual of the Shard restaurants – a swanky sports bar meets New York Deli.

How much does afternoon tea at The Shard cost?

The Peter Pan Afternoon Tea will be served in the triple-storey atrium of aqua shard, boasting panoramic views of London's skyline. Served Thursday – Sunday from 12.15 - 4.15pm, the afternoon tea is priced at £52 per person, or £68 with a glass of Veuve Clicquot Champagne or £75 with a glass of Veuve Clicquot Rose.

Does The Shard have a dress code?

Dress code policy: Smart casual (no sportswear, shorts or flip-flops).

Can you pay at The Shard?

You do have to pay to go to the top of the Shard. However, if you want to check out the restaurants and bars half way up, you shouldn't have to pay. The entrance to the restaurants and bars are at the opposite side to the viewing experience and there is a dress code, no shorts or flip flops.

Can you just turn up at The Shard?

Don't worry, you can enter The View from The Shard at any time up to 15 minutes after the time printed on your ticket. If you are later, you may need to pay a rebooking fee.