Bankside London, United Kingdom
Renovated
2022
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Local SocialOutside the door
The house
MarriottArtisan maker den
Sunlit lounges buzz with creative energy, where communal work tables, kid-leather armchairs, and playful British craft pieces invite lingerers.
“Interiors, by Dayna Lee of Los Angeles design agency Powerstrip Studio, feature midcentury-style bespoke furnishings, standout pieces like the leather and metal rocking horse...”
What it’s good at
Notable
Midcentury interiors showcase custom Laura Carlin tile murals, cast Jesmonite tables, and bespoke British craft commissions.
Notable
An on-site maker studio hosts resident London artists, open workshops, and gallery showcases with Contemporary Collective.
Listed
Art Yard Bar and Kitchen serves seasonal plates alongside cocktails, with communal tables in the mezzanine lounge.
What they say
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Inside a glass-fronted, six-story building that peeks out at the Thames next to the towering One Blackfriars is a miniature MoMA-style furl of white concrete...
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set right by Blackfriars Bridge on the South Bank, you are minutes on foot from Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe, and Borough Market.
The rooms
Midcentury wood accents meet bespoke textiles and sleek bathrooms, with corridor taps pouring chilled still and sparkling water into refillable carafes.
The gym
- Gym
- 24-hour subterranean fitness centre on level B2 equipped with Peloton bikes, treadmills, cross-ramp trainers, power racks, exercise bikes, and balance trainers.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Art Yard Bar & Kitchen
The dining room opens onto a piazza terrace, serving seasonal Mediterranean-inspired plates alongside sustainable craft cocktails.
At the table
Morning juices and pastries are served along graphic-tiled banquettes, and the ground-floor kiosk pours takeaway espresso.
How it began
Former film-set designer Dayna Lee envisioned the hotel as an art school without the dust inside architect Ian Simpson's glass South Bank development.
Good to know
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.