Pastel studio bolthole
A sculptural spiral staircase links the lobby and co-working lounge, where remote workers mingle over espresso in an airy, pastel-toned space.
Where it shines
Notable
Exposed concrete paired with pastel tones, custom blush-pink sofas, and a sculptural staircase in the lobby.
Listed
An all-day coffee bar and lobby co-working lounge hosting community workshops and running clubs.
Listed
Studio apartments set near Whitechapel Gallery and Brick Lane food markets for exploring East London.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Perched along Leman Street in Whitechapel, the building sits moments from Aldgate East tube, Spitalfields food markets, and the Square Mile.
The rooms
Studios pair exposed concrete with blush-pink sofas, wood floors, and Smeg kitchens, framed by floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking East London.
The gym
The 24-hour studio is fitted with free weights, TRX suspension trainers, cardio machines, and mats for yoga.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Frequency Coffee & Aperitivo Bar
The ground-floor cafe serves specialty coffee and pastries by day, before shifting to aperitivo cocktails and wine at night.
How it began
Opened in 2016, the aparthotel was conceived by New York studio Grzywinski + Pons to bridge residential living with boutique design.
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Silver
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Bronze
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Listed
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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.