Covent Garden London, United Kingdom
Renovated
2019
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Design HeritageOutside the door
Theatreland Edwardian haven
The double-height Lobby Bar buzzes with theatregoers enjoying art-inspired cocktails beneath soaring arched windows and towering floral installations.
“the food here, is playful and casual, with a DNA that is a clear extension of the chef’s fine-dining Basque roots.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Attentive service includes evening turndown with neighborhood event briefings, customized theatre arrangements, and a residents-only library lounge.
Notable
Interiors showcase over four hundred contemporary artworks, curated floral installations, and a flowing metallicized lobby ceiling sculpture.
Notable
A Grade II listed 1907 Edwardian landmark, originally built by Mewès and Davis as The Morning Post headquarters.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – The best hotels in London
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in Wallpaper* and AFAR.
The public spaces are just chic enough without screaming for attention, and the rooms are minimalist without seeming cheap.
“The lobby, with its towering floral arrangements, red leather seating, and large arched windows, exudes a sense of calm…”
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
West End theatres and Covent Garden Piazza sit just outside, while Waterloo Bridge leads across the Thames to South Bank arts venues.
The rooms
Light-filled rooms feature soft pastel tones, Scottish wool throws, and original contemporary artwork paired with heated bathroom floors.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The 18-metre subterranean lap pool plays underwater music beneath projected clouds and moody blue lighting.
The spa
Therapists deliver body rituals and facials with OSKIA and Natura Bissé products beside a curved relaxation lounge.
The gym and sauna
A 24-hour Technogym studio is equipped for workouts alongside an on-site sauna and steam room.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Indigo
Mezzanine tables overlook the lobby, serving an entirely gluten-free and dairy-free British brasserie menu.
The elaborate Edwardian exterior of One Aldwych belies the the newly refreshed hotel you find inside, where a fantastic 400-piece contemporary art collection seamlessly melds into the décor.
At the table
The bar counter stands beneath André Wallace's bronze rower sculpture, serving drinks alongside live piano music.
How it began
Built in 1907 as The Morning Post newspaper headquarters, printing presses once rolled where the subterranean swimming pool now sits.
“Following a major renovation in late 2020, the boutique hotel now has 105 new modern-feeling guest rooms and suites…”
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Our shorthand
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.