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Hotel Indigo London - 1 Leicester Square by IHG

Hotel Indigo London - 1 Leicester Square by IHG

London, United Kingdom

Opened 2018   $$

IHG
Design Social Local
Lively
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Vibe

Front-row seats to West End theatreland give the hotel a backstage energy, set directly above the red carpets of Leicester Square.

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“Theatrical West End studio”

Design

Theatrical guestrooms by Michaelis Boyd feature framed script drafts, stage spotlights, and illuminated backstage mirrors.

Social

LSQ Rooftop serves Mediterranean plates and cocktails with wrap-around views over Leicester Square red carpet premieres.

Local

Set directly on Leicester Square with front-row views of West End cinema premieres and surrounding theatres.

Lively

Directly on Leicester Square in the West End theatre district, surrounded by cinemas, Soho, and Chinatown.

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Hotel Indigo London - 1 Leicester Square by IHG, vibe

Rooms

Theatrical rooms reference the production process, featuring framed script drafts, stage spotlights, and illuminated dressing room mirrors.

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Eat & drink

Ninth-floor LSQ Rooftop pairs Mediterranean plates and cocktails with wrap-around glass views over West End premieres and the city skyline.

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The neighborhood

The West End's premier cinemas sit outside your door, with Chinatown, Soho, and Covent Garden just minutes away on foot.

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Our shorthand

What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.

How well they pull it off

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

Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.

Luxe

The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.

Local

Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.

Social

Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.

Heritage

A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.

Wellness

Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.

Classic

A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.

Resort

A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.

Scene — what’s outside the door

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.

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Hotel Indigo London - 1 Leicester Square by IHG

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