Covent Garden London, United Kingdom
Renovated
2015
Price
$$$
Outside the door
The brand
Morgans OriginalsSurrealist design funhouse
Lobby decor leans surrealist with giant gold tooth stools and oversized chess pieces beneath London's tallest revolving glass doors.
What it’s good at
Notable
Philippe Starck's surrealist lobby motifs give way to sleek, light-flooded minimalist guestrooms reimagined by Tim Andreas.
Listed
Airy guestrooms feature expansive city views, deep soaking bathtubs, bespoke lemongrass bath scents, and plush bedding.
Listed
Secreted behind a boutique tea counter, Blind Spot shakes inventive cocktails alongside warm bites and champagne at The Den.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
St Martins Lane has set the bar for quite some time in London's boutique scene, showcasing Philippe Starck's trademark irreverence…
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Covent Garden theatres flank the street right outside, with Soho and Leicester Square just a short walk away.
The rooms
All-white minimalist rooms feature interactive LED light dials that bathe the space in custom colors beside floor-to-ceiling city windows.
The gym
A mirrored gym sits on the first floor, and complimentary bicycles are on hand to explore the city.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Blind Spot mixes cocktails inspired by historic tea routes, and Restaurant 45 serves French-inspired pre-theatre dinners.
How it began
The hotel opened in 1999, converting a 1960s Covent Garden office block that previously housed the Lumiere Cinema.
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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.