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The Webster Hotel Covent Garden, London
Literary salon hotel
Holborn London, United Kingdom
Renovated
2026
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
The WebsterLiterary salon hotel
The hotel runs like a modern literary club, drawing guests and locals together for conversation, coffee, and quiet reading.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Red Deer shapes interiors around Gabriel García Márquez's magical realism and mid-century armchairs.
What they say
Also in Wallpaper*.
The property feels current yet with a timeless charm that flows between the nostalgia of hand-selected books and mid-century armchairs,
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Lincoln's Inn Fields sits right outside the front doors, and Covent Garden is a short walk away.
The rooms
Bedrooms have textured timber floors and hand-knotted rugs, furnished with mid-century elbow chairs and hand-selected books.
Restaurant
Carmelina's
Checkerboard tiles and dark timber line the dining room, where chefs serve handmade pasta and seasonal Italian dishes.
At the table
Carla's List hides underground, where red table lamps light curved banquettes and bartenders stir late-night cocktails.
How it began
The property takes its name from dictionary maker Noah Webster, inspiring an arrival desk dedicated to handwritten letters.
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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.