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1. Mayfair Townhouse – Mayfair
- Open December 2020.
- Located in Mayfair – an easy walk to Hyde Park, Soho nightlife, and the shopping of Oxford Street.
- 172 rooms and suites housed in 15 former Georgian townhouses on Half Moon Street, the setting for Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest.
- Luxurious and quirky bohemian-Victorian decor, with plush furnishing and high-quality finishes.
- Complimentary minibars in all guest rooms.
- Garden Rooms and Suites have private “secret garden” patios.
- Full day restaurant (The Lower Ground) and exceedingly stylish Art Deco cocktail bar (Dandy Bar).
- Private dining and event spaces.
- Onsite air-conditioned fitness center outfitted with Technogym equipment including a Kinesis wall, treadmill, bicycle, rowing machine, kettlebells and dumbbells.
- No pool.
- Secure parking available nearby. Valet parking via advance reservation.
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- +44 20 8138 3400 • Lodging website
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2. Guardsman – Westminster
- Soft opening October 2020, with official inauguration May 2021.
- Situated in Westminster – close to Buckingham Palace, St James Park, Westminster Abbey, and Big Ben.
- Luxury boutique hotel with 53 guest rooms, plus 6 private one to three-bedroom residences.
- The residences feature luxurious living areas, dining rooms, and fully equipped kitchens.
- Underfloor heating in all guest rooms.
- Contemporary designed, with a prestigious club-like atmosphere.
- Exceptionally personalized and discreetly provided service tailored to each guest.
- The on-site dining establishment at the hotel, known as The Dining Room restaurant and bar, does not have fixed times for meals – only accessible to hotel guests (and their guests) all day and night, serving modern British dishes made with nearby freshly harvested, seasonal ingredients (as well as a youth-focused menu); personalized meals can be requested ahead of time.
- Afternoon Tea is Served in the Drawing Room or Library.
- The entire hotel can be reserved for large groups.
- No pool, no gym.
- No parking available on location. Valet parking will be offered when pandemic restrictions allow it.
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- +44 20 7309 9200 – Hotel Website
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3. Nobu Portman Square – Marylebone
- Open May 2021.
- Situated in Marylebone, near Hyde Park, Oxford Street, and the Marble Arch Metro Station.
- 249 guest rooms and suites spread across 7 categories on 11 levels of the property.
- Style is tranquil and modern minimalism in Japanese fashion, featuring warm woods and natural fibers.
- Bright and spacious lobby, designed by the award-winning David Collins Studio, featuring sleek design and a huge custom sculpture by artist Ivan Black.
- On-site Nobu Bar and Restaurant (relocated from Nobu Berkeley Street) offers a world-famous menu of sushi and Japanese/Peruvian fine-dining, and boasts a large outdoor heated terrace and a private dining room for up to 24 guests.
- The Lounge, adjacent to the hotel lobby, serves breakfast, lunch, and pre-dinner drinks.
- 24-hour room service from Nobu Restaurant and Bar.
- 600 person ballroom.
- Fantastic gym and spa.
- No pool, no on-site parking.
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- +44 20 3988 5888 – Hotel Website
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4. Great Scotland Yard – Westminster
- Open December 2019.
- Located in Westminster, near Trafalgar Square, Parliament, Covent Garden, and Big Ben.
- Nestled within the former central headquarters of the Metropolitan Police force.
- 152 living quarters (including 15 suites) spread across 5 floors, plus a 5-floor, 2-bedroom Presidential Suite townhouse with a private entrance.
- The building`s environment emulates refinement and wit, with cheeky nods to its notable history seen everywhere through artifacts and memorabilia from its past life along with over 600 uniquely commissioned artistic works.
- Dining and drinking options include The Parlour plant-filled tea lounge, whimsical and wood-paneled 40 Elephants bar (named after the notorious female gang of the 19th century), The Yard restaurant, excelling in modern British farm-to-table cuisine, and the hidden speakeasy whiskey bar, Sibin.
- In-house 24-hour fitness center.
- Flexible-use, apartment-style basement events space, allowing various configurations.
- No pool, no spa, no parking.
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- +44 20 7925 4700 • Resort Webpage
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5. Henry’s Townhouse – Marylebone
- Open December 2020.
- Location: Marylebone, Between Regent’s Park and Hyde Park
- Exclusive use hotel, reserved as an entire townhouse for up to 14 people.
- 7 bedrooms (each with a private bathroom) located within the restored 5-story Regency home of Jane Austen’s favorite brother, Henry.
- Beautiful Georgian-style interiors, with antique furnishings and luxurious finishes.
- Shared spaces include a “provision kitchen” with communal table for early meals, private dining and gatherings, Jane’s Sitting Room, a intimate ‘snug’, and an outdoor terrace.
- Private chef will prepare afternoon tea, customized dinner menus tailored to guests, and traditional English breakfasts.
- Maid service included.
- No gym, no pool, no spa.
- No on-site parking; there is a public carpark a 5-minute walk from the property.
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- +44 75 5710 0892 – Hotel Website
6. The Londoner – Leicester Square
- Open September 2021.
- Situated on the southwest corner of Leicester Square, near West End theaters, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, and the National Gallery.
- Sprawling “super boutique” hotel with 350 rooms and suites across 16 floors (6 below ground), including a tower penthouse with panoramic views.
- Guest rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows and custom curated artwork, and are decorated in warm neutral hues, luxurious materials, and updated mid-20th century styling.
- The six dining and drinking options include a signature Mediterranean restaurant, a ground-floor gastrotavern featuring live music, a rooftop bar with an open-air fire pit seating area, and three beautiful lounges reserved exclusively for hotel guests.
- Vast underground complex plunges 30 meters deep and includes a fitness center, spa, and swimming pool with private cabanas, barber shop and hair/nail salon, 2 private screening rooms, and meeting and events areas that include a 1,000-capacity pillar-less ballroom.
- No on-site parking.
- +44 20 7451 0102 – Hotel`s main website
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7. Pan Pacific – East London
- Open Autumn 2021.
- Situated in Bishopsgate in the heart of the City of London, a 2-minute walk from Liverpool Street Station, Shoreditch, and Spitalfields Market.
- 237 rooms (of which 43 are suites) over 43 floors, with a tranquil and contemporary aesthetic drawn from Asian & English gardens.
- The property is uniquely situated across two buildings—a modern 43-story skyscraper and a 144-year old historic building connected by a landscaped public plaza.
- Various dining and drink options were available: Straits Kitchen (traditional and signature Singaporean cuisine), two distinct bars, a grab-and-go bakery shop, and The Orchid Lounge, providing a traditional English and Singapore inspired afternoon tea. Two private dining rooms could be reserved.
- The hotel’s Wellbeing Floor includes an 18.5m indoor infinity pool, sauna and steam room, 24-hour high-performance gym, mindfulness studio, and a Living Room lounge providing a nutritious menu and luxurious “relaxation pods.”
- 9 flexible event venue options including a triple-height, pillar-free ballroom that can accommodate up to 400 guests.
- There is no on-site parking. Parking is available nearby, with valet service provided by the hotel for an additional fee.
- +44 20 7118 6888 • Lodging Web page
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Hampton Amsterdam Centre East • Hotel contact number: +31 20 215 9999
8. NoMad – Covent Garden
- Open May 2021.
- Situated in Covent Garden, near the Royal Opera House, theaters, and Trafalgar Square.
- 91 rooms and suites housed within the former Bow Street Magistrates’ Court and Police Station, all dressed in an elegantly stylized antique-tinged style and featuring original artwork, hardwood floors, and Carrara marble mosaic bathrooms.
- Luxurious yet refined bohemian atmosphere, featuring a carefully curated collection of artwork celebrating mid-20th century American art and European avant-garde movements.
- The dining and drinking program includes the beautiful and greenhouse-like NoMad restaurant with an attached bar, a modern British pub, an underground craft cocktail lounge, and a Library Bar reserved for guest usage.
- Distinct event space housed in the original courtroom featuring a ballroom, two private dining areas, and separate bar and street entrance.
- On-site fitness center.
- No pool, no spa.
- Nearby parking is available, and valet parking will be offered.
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- +44 20 3906 1600 • Hotel Website Page
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9. Cheval Gloucester Park – Kensington
- Open February 2020.
- Situated in Kensington, near the Natural History and Victoria & Albert Museums, Hyde Park, and Kensington Palace.
- 98 fully-furnished, self-catering 1, 2, 3, and 5-bedroom upscale serviced apartments.
- Decor is contemporary and cleanly-designed, with high quality finishes and textiles.
- All apartments come fully outfitted with state-of-the-art kitchens containing Miele appliances (like a washing machine) and Nespresso Machines, living and dining areas, and restrooms stocked with Bulgari toiletries.
- A private, 12-person cinema screening room is available to guests.
- Bespoke art collection featured throughout the ground floor common areas.
- Private chef service available through culinary partner La Belle Assiette (at additional cost).
- On-site fitness center.
- No pool, no spa, no restaurant, no bar.
- Secure underground parking is available for a daily fee.
- +44 20 7373 1444 – The website for this hotel can be found at Hotel website
Information can also be found on their Instagram profile and Facebook page
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10. Page8 – Covent Garden
- Open December 2019.
- Located between Covent Garden and Trafalgar Square, near the National Gallery and theatre district.
- 138 rooms across 5 floors.
- The decor has a contemporary design, smartly customized, and somewhat masculine, utilizing clean lines and high-end finishes and materials.
- All rooms include a Blueair Swedish air purifier, Marshall speakers, artisanal coffee and tea selections, and large windows with panoramic views of central London`s iconic landmarks.
- Page Common, a sophisticated lobby coffeehouse and lounge, serves expertly roasted, artisanal coffee using a renowned espresso machine.
- Opening soon: Bisushima, a rooftop eatery and open-air bar boasting 360-degree views of the London skyline.
- Billing itself as “The Home of Urban Explorers,” Page8 offers curated London itineraries for guests centered around a unique spectrum of culinary and creative pursuits including design, fashion, and photography.
- No pool, no gym, no spa, no parking.
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- +44 203 879 9400 – Accommodation Website
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11. Middle Eight – Covent Garden
- Soft opening October 2020, with official debut May 2021.
- Located in Covent Garden, near theaters and the Royal Opera House.
- 168 rooms and 12 suites across 5 categories.
- Contemporary in design, with luxurious finishes and a vibe that’s glamorous, but not overly formal.
- Impressive double-height lobby, with marble floors and gorgeous golden accents.
- All rooms have soothing color schemes, luxurious sustainable materials, and complimentary snacks.
- Several suites feature indoor gardens fully stocked with living plant walls, trees, and water elements, as well as private outdoor dining patios.
- Dining and drinking options include all-day culinary options at Sycamore Vino Cucina (with live music in the evenings), the globally-influenced Balcony lounge on the hotel’s mezzanine level, and QT underground bar and entertainment venue offering diversions.
- Private screening room.
- Fitness center.
- No pool, no spa.
- No on-site parking, but there is a private lot nearby.
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- +44 20 7309 9300 – Hotel`s main online portal
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12. 3 Sloane Gardens – Chelsea
- Open October 2020.
- Positioned in Chelsea, near the Saatchi Gallery, luxury shopping on Kings Road, and Buckingham Palace.
- 9 luxurious serviced apartments housed within a charming Queen Anne-style townhouse on Sloane Square.
- All dwellings are elegantly furnished with plush velvets, marble, original artworks, and luxury linens and toiletry items; all include fully-equipped kitchens and a welcome package upon arrival.
- “Live-in” service manager and reception.
- Weekly housekeeping service.
- Communal in-building washer and dryer for guest usage.
- No restaurant, no pool, no gym.
- No parking on location; parking obtainable in a nearby public lot.
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- +44 20 7952 1651 – Hotel Website
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13. Melia Kensington – South Kensington
- Open December 2019, after a complete refurbishment and rebranding.
- Positioned in South Kensington, near the Natural History Museum, Victoria & Albert Museum, and Kensington Palace and Gardens.
- 81 rooms over 5 floors.
- Classic British meets mid-century decor, with an elegant palette inspired by the Victorian wallpaper designs of William Morris.
- SW7 Brasserie and Bar offers British and Mediterranean cuisine in a relaxed environment, as well as signature cocktails and a carefully selected wine list. Open for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner.
- 24-hour fitness center.
- No pool, no spa.
- Close proximity to central London and Heathrow Airport via the nearby Gloucester Road subway station.
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- +44 207 584 8100 • Hotel Website
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There are three flexible event spaces that can accommodate up to 150 people.
14. Ruby Lucy – Southbank
- Open January 2020.
- Situated in South Bank, near Waterloo Station and the London Eye.
- “Lean luxury” hotel with 76 rooms ranging from 14 to 23 square meters.
- Common areas are vibrantly decorated in a playful carnival motif; guest rooms are crisp, modern, and minimalist.
- All guest accommodations are fully soundproofed and furnished with blackout curtains, overly sized beds, Marshall guitar amplifiers (guests may borrow guitars from the front desk), and a tablet preloaded with a customized digital city guide.
- 24-hour in-house bar and library.
- A locally sourced breakfast buffet served daily in the lounge.
- No restaurant, no gym, no pool.
- No on-site parking, a public lot is located nearby.
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- +44 20 3475 3460 – Hotel Website
The Sir Adam Hotel has rooms available in Amsterdam and can be contacted at +31 20 215 9510
15. Zedwell Piccadilly – Soho/Leicester Square
- Open February 2020.
- Located in the West End, near Piccadilly Circus, Soho, and Trafalgar Square.
- The concept hotel provides clean, modern, comfortable, and budget-priced lodging that promotes well-being and health.
- Over 700 rooms, spread across ten levels within the expansive and historic London Trocadero.
- Rooms are minimalistic in design, crafted with natural materials; amenities are scarce (no televisions or phones), but fundamental needs are met: cozy beds, abundance of power outlets, modern en-suite walk-in rain showers.
- All rooms lack windows, with noise limiting walls, doors, and floors, and warm yellow ambient lighting that provides a tranquil and zen-like atmosphere ideal for restful sleep.
- Rooms (called “cocoons”) range from cozy rooms that sleep 1, to larger rooms sleeping 8 guests in 4 double beds.
- Direct connection to the Piccadilly Circus underground station from within the hotel (opening late 2021).
- Large lobby foyer with a 24-hour staffed reception desk as well as multiple self check in desks.
- Fitness center, yoga studio, and lounge will be open for guests to use in late June 2021.
- Coming soon: rooftop bar.
- No pool, no spa, no on-site parking.
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- +44 20 7096 5414 – Hotel Website
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16. nhow – East London
- Open January 2020.
- Located in East London, close to Shoreditch and Silicon Roundabout.
- 190 guest rooms across 8 floors, all finished in a quirky “punk meets high-tech” aesthetic with extremely expansive beds and walk-in showers. nhow and Penthouse Suites also include freestanding bathtubs.
- Modern, vibrant, and playful in design, with eclectic London-themed decor.
- The in-house Bell & Whistle restaurant offers an elevated pub menu; nhow Bar serves beer, wine, cocktails, and a good selection of spirits.
- Very pet-friendly, with no size limit for dogs.
- On-site gym and bike rental.
- Conference rooms for up to 70 people, and event area for up to 150 (as well as a wedding license).
- 10 parking spaces are available on site, with extra facilities nearby.
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- +44 20 3907 8100 • Accommodation Data
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