Clerkenwell London, United Kingdom
Renovated
2021
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
The house
The ZetterEccentric Georgian townhouse
Curio-filled crimson lounges, antique taxidermy, and roaring fireplaces create the feel of an eccentric collector's private Georgian residence.
“check into the Rooftop Deluxe Suite of The Zetter Hotel, a hip, contemporary space in the arty Clerkenwell area.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Maximalist Russell Sage interiors layer repurposed circus headboards, antique taxidermy, rich crimson wallpapers, and four-poster beds.
Notable
Two converted Georgian townhouses on cobbled St John's Square preserve authentic domestic proportions and historic architectural character.
Notable
The Parlour draws evening patrons for apothecary-style cocktails, seasonal small plates, and weekly live music sessions.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
This early Georgian residence, just across St. John's Square from its forebear, takes a decidedly different stylistic tack.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Tucked along cobbled St John's Square in historic Clerkenwell, the hotel sits moments from St John's Gate and Farringdon Station.
The rooms
Canopied four-poster beds pair with reclaimed circus headboards, while select rooms add deep roll-top tubs or black marble paneling.
Bar
The Parlour
Drinks are shaken behind a wooden bar lined with curiosity jars, and the kitchen sends out seasonal small plates.
At the table
Private dinners take place in ground-floor rooms set with candlelit regency tables and antique taxidermy fish cases.
How it began
Converted from two Georgian residences in 2011, the townhouse was styled around the fictional adventures of muse Great Aunt Wilhelmina.
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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.