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5 UNIQUE HOTELS IN LONDON

There is no doubt that London can surprise you in a way that you wouldn’t expect. Today, let’s focus on the accommodation related surprises. These 5 Unique Hotels in London will take you on a fully sensual journey off the city’s streets.

1. Mandrake Hotel

5 STAR

Awarded with ‘Top three hotels in Europe’ title

To say that Mandrake is a luxury hotel is an understatement. Mandrake is an experience that involves all the senses. This highest-class boutique hotel will take you to a different World through its uniquely curated programs including wellness, vibrant interiors, and a carefully-curated private art collection. The Mandrake features 34 stylish bedrooms, with three luxury suites and a penthouse. The rooms are set across four floors, rising up from the central courtyard surrounded by hanging gardens of jasmine and passionflower.

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5 stars hotel

STYLISH INTERIORS

TOP-CLASS BAR

WELLNESS PROGRAM

2. 41 Hotel

5 STAR

Black-and-white luxury experience

The quiet and exclusive 41 hotel feels like a traditional London club. Nestled behind Buckingham Palace, this luxurious hotel is opposite the Royal Mews. It has striking rooms, a generous supply of free snacks and canapés, attentive 5-star service, and a wood-paneled Executive Lounge. With a stylish black-and-white theme, each en suite bedroom has a handmade mattress, air-conditioning, and luxury bedding. There are on-demand movies, Bose music systems, and marble bathrooms with bathrobes and Penhaligon’s toiletries.

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EXCELLENT FOOD SERVICE

Black & White Themed

TOP-CLASS SERVICE

EXCELLENT LOCATION

3. The Hoxton, Shoreditch

4 STAR

Original Hotel in a heart of creative London

Less than 1.6 km from London’s Liverpool Street, The Hoxton, Shoreditch offers contemporary accommodation that boasts roaring fires and exposed brickwork. The Hoxton Grill restaurant is run in partnership with the Soho House Group and serves American-style food from breakfast through to dinner with room service options available. There’s a bar, big lobby area and outdoor courtyard covered for year round use.

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OCCASIONAL LIVE MUSIC

UP AND COMING LOCATION

PETS FRIENDLY

AMERICAN DINING

4. Covent Garden Hotel

5 STAR

Classy stay with an English vibe

Covent Garden Hotel is situated in the heart of the theatre district and is just a short walk to the Royal Opera House, Soho and within easy reach of the city’s business centre. It is surrounded by some of London’s best restaurants and bars, vibrant cafes and exciting theatre, nightlife and shopping.

Brasserie Max is always a hive of activity with a menu based around fresh, seasonal produce. It’s a great place for pre and post theatre dining.

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fitness centre

city centre

fine dining

classic design

5. The Ampersand Hotel

South Kensington

Modern hotel with an old soul

The hotel that closes our 5 Unique Hotels in London list is the Ampersand Hotel in South Kensington. It is a Luxurious 5-star boutique hotel set in a large Victorian building.

The pillared foyer has a grand staircase lit by an elegant cascading chandelier. The downstairs bar area gives a sophisticated urban feel with its exposed brick arches, and a patisserie menu is available in the hotel’s drawing rooms.

Bedrooms at The Ampersand are individually decorated with bold contemporary wallpaper designs and original Victorian features. Each room has a minibar, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and an en suite bathroom.

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PET FREINDLY

EXCELLENT LOCATION

FAMILY FRIENDLY

MODERN DESIGN

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