Luxury hotel set inside a former magistrates’ court and police station in Covent Garden. Centred around a dramatic glass roofed atrium restaurant that transforms the old courtyard. Interiors lean dark and cinematic, with layered textures, art, and a strong sense of narrative.
The building’s past still lingers, giving the experience a slightly mysterious edge beneath the polish.
A bold, art-led hotel in Shoreditch, blending contemporary design with immersive art works. Features stylish rooms, all day dining, a spa with pool, and vibrant social spaces including bars and an art gallery. Well-located near Old Street and Shoreditch, making it a great base for exploring East London’s creative scene.
Refined hotel in a 19th-century library, where each room is inspired by a different writer or book. Interiors are also built around books, with shelves, references, and details woven into the design. Atmosphere leans quiet and introspective, with spaces that invite you to slow down and read.
Eccentric boutique hotel styled as the fictional home of the “Great Aunt Wilhelmina”. Rooms are filled with antiques, curiosities, and rich fabrics that create a layered, story driven interior. Downstairs, the cocktail lounge is a destination in its own right, known for inventive drinks and a cosy, club like feel.
Set inside the former Midland Bank headquarters, a vast 1920s building designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens.
The former banking hall now houses multiple restaurants and bars, with live music woven into the space throughout the week. The Vault Bar sits inside the original bank vaults, creating a more intimate and atmospheric contrast to the main hall.
Sunday brunch with live jazz is a must.
Elegant hotel set within a Grade II listed building designed in the 1930s by Sir Edwin Lutyens. Interiors balance classic architecture with soft, contemporary design and layered textures. Home to standout spaces like Dalloway Terrace and The Coral Room, both with strong, distinctive identities.
Grand hotel set within a landmark 19th century building overlooking Russell Square. Originally designed in 1898 by Charles Fitzroy Doll, with richly detailed interiors and a sweeping staircase. Blends historic architecture with a lighter, contemporary feel across rooms and social spaces. More classic than cutting edge, with a sense of scale and elegance that reflects its Bloomsbury setting.
Design led boutique hotel known for its dark, immersive aesthetic and artistic identity. Centred around a lush courtyard filled with hanging plants and sculptural greenery. Rooms and public spaces feel deliberately moody, blending luxury with a slightly surreal, almost dreamlike atmosphere. Hosts cultural events, performances and installations. Make sure to check out the spa and the ground floor bar.
Boutique hotel set within a cluster of historic Clerkenwell houses, filled with character and history. Rooms feature antiques, open fireplaces, roll top baths, and richly textured fabrics. No two spaces are the same, with a layout that feels more like a private 1700s home than a hotel.
Boutique hotel set across a row of restored Georgian townhouses in Spitalfields.
Interiors are richly layered with antique furniture, heavy fabrics, and theatrical historical detail. Each room is individually designed, blending comfort with a deliberately old world atmosphere.
Feels intimate and immersive, more like staying inside a period story than a conventional hotel.
