Montcalm East
Finsbury, City of London, London
“Op-art design tower”
Vibe
An illuminated entry tunnel leads into a creative hub featuring curated art zines, optical lighting, and an on-site darkroom for developing film.
“Op-art design tower”
Faceted optical-illusion facade by Squire and Partners paired with geometric Blacksheep interiors and diagonal windows.
An on-site PhotoLab darkroom for developing film, paired with Ravensbourne photographer residencies and East London coffee.
Subterranean Bokeh Spa offering a mosaic-tiled whirlpool, twelve-metre indoor lap pool, sauna, and steam room.
On City Road by Old Street roundabout, steps from Shoreditch dining and Moorfields Eye Hospital
Rooms
Dramatic diagonal windows frame skyline views, while bathrooms feature underfloor heating and walk-in rainfall showers stocked with designer products.
Wellness
The subterranean Bokeh Spa features a heated indoor pool, a mosaic whirlpool, and thermal rooms beside dedicated relaxation spaces.
Backstory
Architects Squire and Partners modeled the faceted, diamond-shaped facade on Bridget Riley's Op-Art paintings and the eye hospital across the street.
Eat & drink
Marlowe Bar and Restaurant serves modern British comfort food and photography-themed craft cocktails in an art-filled, all-day dining room.
The neighborhood
Set on Old Street roundabout, the hotel sits right where tech startups meet the independent galleries, coffee shops, and nightlife of Shoreditch.
The app
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