The Apex Temple Court Hotel is a 184-room, upscale property set just off a busy street in the City of London. Its location isn't perfect for tourists, but there's plenty within strolling distance and transport links are good. Interiors are stylish and in-room tech particularly impresses. The restaurant is excellent, though pricey, and the alfresco option is unusual for London hotels. Rates are high, but this is still central London and a swish example of this caliber of hotel -- compare rates with St Martins Lane Hotel for a more central setting.
The Apex Temple Court Hotel is a 184-room, upscale property set just off a busy street in the City of London. Its location isn't perfect for tourists, but there's plenty within strolling distance and transport links are good. Interiors are stylish and in-room tech particularly impresses. The restaurant is excellent, though pricey, and the alfresco option is unusual for London hotels. Rates are high, but this is still central London and a swish example of this caliber of hotel -- compare rates with St Martins Lane Hotel for a more central setting.
The Qbic Hotel London City is a quirky mid-range hotel that prides itself on its cleanliness, comfy beds, and trendy style. It's situated in East London, slightly outside of the tourist center of the city, but near Brick Lane and the tube. Rooms are built around a minimalist modular design, but are stylish and fun with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and even nice rainfall showers -- but open wardrobes and lack of amenities (no mini-fridges, no windows in some rooms) keep it firmly in the three-pearl category. On-site features include funky casual restaurant, lounge, and bar. Other extras include free bike rentals and free coffee/tea on most floors. By comparison, the nearby Arbor City Hotel offers more in-room amenities, but can be pricier.
The Qbic Hotel London City is a quirky mid-range hotel that prides itself on its cleanliness, comfy beds, and trendy style. It's situated in East London, slightly outside of the tourist center of the city, but near Brick Lane and the tube. Rooms are built around a minimalist modular design, but are stylish and fun with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and even nice rainfall showers -- but open wardrobes and lack of amenities (no mini-fridges, no windows in some rooms) keep it firmly in the three-pearl category. On-site features include funky casual restaurant, lounge, and bar. Other extras include free bike rentals and free coffee/tea on most floors. By comparison, the nearby Arbor City Hotel offers more in-room amenities, but can be pricier.
The Ibis London City is a practical three-pearl chain hotel in Whitechapel, in the city's East End near the Tower of London. Its 348 rooms are simple and compact, with some of the furniture built into the walls to make the most of the spaces. Amenities include flat-screen TVs and kettles. Breakfast is available for a fee, and an on-site restaurant serves bistro fare for other meals. There's also an on-site lounge selling drinks. Travelers interested in a moderately priced hotel could also consider the Georgian House, which has much more personality for slightly higher rates.
The Ibis London City is a practical three-pearl chain hotel in Whitechapel, in the city's East End near the Tower of London. Its 348 rooms are simple and compact, with some of the furniture built into the walls to make the most of the spaces. Amenities include flat-screen TVs and kettles. Breakfast is available for a fee, and an on-site restaurant serves bistro fare for other meals. There's also an on-site lounge selling drinks. Travelers interested in a moderately priced hotel could also consider the Georgian House, which has much more personality for slightly higher rates.
The 115-room, three-pearl Arbor City Hotel is located in London’s East End, close to the well known area of Brick Lane. While it's a bit far from the city center's top attractions, it’s well serviced by public transportation. Modern rooms are a good value, especially considering the hotel opened in 2015, and all rooms have free Wi-Fi, mini-fridges, and Nespresso machines. The hotel doesn’t offer an abundance of features, but it does have a restaurant with a bar as well as meeting rooms. Travelers could also check rates at Doubletree by Hilton London – Westminster, which is more centrally located and has a gym, cafe, and restaurant, but rooms are not as stylish.
The 115-room, three-pearl Arbor City Hotel is located in London’s East End, close to the well known area of Brick Lane. While it's a bit far from the city center's top attractions, it’s well serviced by public transportation. Modern rooms are a good value, especially considering the hotel opened in 2015, and all rooms have free Wi-Fi, mini-fridges, and Nespresso machines. The hotel doesn’t offer an abundance of features, but it does have a restaurant with a bar as well as meeting rooms. Travelers could also check rates at Doubletree by Hilton London – Westminster, which is more centrally located and has a gym, cafe, and restaurant, but rooms are not as stylish.
The four-pearl, M by Motcalm, Shoreditch is a modern, tech-savvy hotel in London’s East End. With a Versace-inspired spa, a sleek restaurant, fitness center, and several extensive events spaces, it’s a haven for business travelers who need easy access to the city and top-notch meeting rooms. But it's less convenient for London’s major landmarks. The 288 spacious, modern rooms have lots of pleasing techy touches and range from Deluxe Doubles to huge Sky Family Suites with 37-inch HD LCD TVs, smartphones, and iHome docking stations. This is great value for an upscale hotel, especially given the Tech City location. Sightseers may want to consider The Grosvenor Hotel in Victoria instead.
The four-pearl, M by Motcalm, Shoreditch is a modern, tech-savvy hotel in London’s East End. With a Versace-inspired spa, a sleek restaurant, fitness center, and several extensive events spaces, it’s a haven for business travelers who need easy access to the city and top-notch meeting rooms. But it's less convenient for London’s major landmarks. The 288 spacious, modern rooms have lots of pleasing techy touches and range from Deluxe Doubles to huge Sky Family Suites with 37-inch HD LCD TVs, smartphones, and iHome docking stations. This is great value for an upscale hotel, especially given the Tech City location. Sightseers may want to consider The Grosvenor Hotel in Victoria instead.
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The Premier Inn London Bank (Tower) Hotel is a mid-range chain hotel that provides excellent rates and a convenient central location. Business travelers in particular are well situated with the City of London financial district in walking distance. The 184 no-frills rooms are simple but comfortable, with 40-inch flat-screen TVs -- but there are no mini-fridges or safes, and not all rooms have views. An excellent breakfast buffet is served in the hotel’s pleasant restaurant, though it’s not included in rates. And while basic Wi-Fi is free throughout, some guests complain that it’s spotty. Travelers looking for a more stylish boutique feel might prefer the Georgian House, though rates tend to be a bit higher.
The Premier Inn London Bank (Tower) Hotel is a mid-range chain hotel that provides excellent rates and a convenient central location. Business travelers in particular are well situated with the City of London financial district in walking distance. The 184 no-frills rooms are simple but comfortable, with 40-inch flat-screen TVs -- but there are no mini-fridges or safes, and not all rooms have views. An excellent breakfast buffet is served in the hotel’s pleasant restaurant, though it’s not included in rates. And while basic Wi-Fi is free throughout, some guests complain that it’s spotty. Travelers looking for a more stylish boutique feel might prefer the Georgian House, though rates tend to be a bit higher.
House of MoLi offers upscale, serviced apartments in 34 locations throughout London, all with stylish modern decor and high-end furnishings. The apartments have fully-equipped kitchens, flat-screen TVs, wood floors, and sleek, modern bathrooms with rainfall showers. However, certain House of MoLi complexes lack air-conditioning and toiletries, plus some don’t have elevators and there are fees for on-site parking. Features vary across the different locations; some properties have pools or on-site restaurants, bars, spas, and grocery stores. We visited the centrally located Avant Garde Tower in Shoreditch, which is within walking distance of restaurants, underground stations, and shops, plus it has a lovely courtyard and rooftop terrace with exceptional city views. Travelers seeking spacious units with kitchens, yet wanting a more traditional hotel stay, might want to consider 51 Buckingham Gate, Taj Suites and Residences, a luxurious all-suite property close to Buckingham Palace.
House of MoLi offers upscale, serviced apartments in 34 locations throughout London, all with stylish modern decor and high-end furnishings. The apartments have fully-equipped kitchens, flat-screen TVs, wood floors, and sleek, modern bathrooms with rainfall showers. However, certain House of MoLi complexes lack air-conditioning and toiletries, plus some don’t have elevators and there are fees for on-site parking. Features vary across the different locations; some properties have pools or on-site restaurants, bars, spas, and grocery stores. We visited the centrally located Avant Garde Tower in Shoreditch, which is within walking distance of restaurants, underground stations, and shops, plus it has a lovely courtyard and rooftop terrace with exceptional city views. Travelers seeking spacious units with kitchens, yet wanting a more traditional hotel stay, might want to consider 51 Buckingham Gate, Taj Suites and Residences, a luxurious all-suite property close to Buckingham Palace.