Finsbury London, United Kingdom
Renovated
2021
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Local WellnessOutside the door
The house
MarriottOp-art design studio
An illuminated entry tunnel leads into a creative social hub featuring curated zines and an on-site photo lab for developing film.
What it’s good at
Notable
A faceted optical-illusion facade gives way to Blacksheep's geometric interiors and dramatic diagonal skyline windows.
Notable
An on-site darkroom and Ravensbourne photographer residencies channel East London creative and visual arts culture.
Listed
Subterranean spa featuring a twelve-metre indoor pool, mosaic-tiled hot tub, sauna, and relaxation chill room.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set right off Old Street roundabout, the hotel sits between tech startups, independent galleries, and the vibrant nightlife of Shoreditch.
The rooms
Diagonal geometric windows frame skyline views, while bathrooms offer underfloor heating and walk-in rainfall showers.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The subterranean pool sits under purple mood lighting beside daybeds and a circular mosaic hot tub.
The spa and gym
Treatment rooms host Ayurvedic rituals and OTO CBD massages. A traditional sauna, steam room, and 24-hour gym complete the floor.
Marlowe Restaurant
Modern British menus focus on heritage meats and day-boat seafood beneath glowing disc chandeliers.
Marlowe Bar
Bartenders mix cocktails inspired by photography and literature at a curved marble counter overlooking City Road.
How it began
Squire and Partners modeled the faceted diamond facade on Bridget Riley's optical art and the ophthalmic hospital across the street.
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How we rate hotels.
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.