Farringdon London, United Kingdom
Opened
1998
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Design LocalOutside the door
Eccentric Georgian bolthole
Working open fireplaces, salvaged Georgian panelling, and a roaming house cat give these tucked-away townhouses the feel of an eccentric private home.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Restored 1764 Georgian townhouses featuring salvaged period wood panelling, flagstone floors, and open stone fireplaces.
Notable
Theatrical period interiors pairing carved four-poster beds with antique Victorian bathing machines and roll-top clawfoot tubs.
Notable
Bedrooms named after historical Clerkenwell rogues, tradespeople, and preachers, accompanied by bound biographical guides.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Inside they’re beautifully old-fashioned, a Victorian fantasy, some wood-paneled, all antique-furnished, with bathrooms featuring restored Victorian-era plumbing and fittings.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Hidden down Peter's Lane, you are steps from historic Smithfield Market and surrounded by Clerkenwell's celebrated dining rooms and ancient taverns.
The rooms
Each room honors a local historical figure, pairing carved four-poster beds and antique oil paintings with restored Victorian clawfoot bathing tubs.
At the table
An antique drinks cabinet serves as a self-pour honesty bar, stocked with spirits and glassware in the guest lounge.
How it began
The name recalls the eighteenth-century criminal slums that once clustered outside City limits, now reimagined across restored 1764 townhouses.
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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.