Blackfriars London, United Kingdom
Opened
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
The house
HyattBohemian Victorian bolthole
Victorian stone and vaulted ceilings meet bohemian nightlife, with laid-back townhouse energy and late-night vinyl spins in the cellar.
What it’s good at
Notable
Bold wallpapers, bobbin-leg beds, and rippled steel bathroom ceilings pair Victorian proportions with playful modern styling.
Notable
An 1874 Grade II-listed Victorian landmark opposite the Old Bailey featuring preserved stone facades and vaulted ceilings.
Listed
Basement vinyl listening lounge Black Lacquer pours late-night drinks beneath ground-floor Turkish feasts at Leydi.
What they say
Also in Wallpaper*.
Dramatic patterns and rich colours – Hyde Hotels’ signature design DNA – were combined with timeless Victorian-era hues: mustard yellow, teal and deep browns.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set opposite the Central Criminal Court in the Square Mile, St Paul's Cathedral and Farringdon station are an easy walk away.
The rooms
Rooms mix bold jewel tones and botanical prints with custom joinery, surf poncho robes, and chunky slides.
Gym and massage
The 24-hour fitness studio has TechnoGym weights and bikes, and the concierge arranges in-room massage through Ruuby.
Restaurant
Leydi
Chef Selin Kiazim shapes the Turkish menu, serving house-baked pide and mangal-grilled meats beneath timber trefoil arches.
Bar
Black Lacquer
The subterranean vinyl lounge spins records on custom hi-fi equipment, serving Japanese-inspired izakaya dishes and late-night drinks.
How it began
Built in 1874 as the Spiers and Pond Hotel, the Victorian landmark was London's first hotel with electric lighting.
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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.