Victorian banking hall
A hand-painted 1856 stained-glass dome crowns the former banking hall, where leather seating wraps around soaring marble pillars.
What it’s good at
Notable
Soaring marble columns, contemporary leather seating, and ornate wrought-iron grilles sit beneath an etched-glass rotunda.
Notable
Grade II listed former headquarters of the City and Midland Bank, retaining original corniced ceilings and period iron grilles.
Listed
Champagne, cocktails, and seafood are served across the repurposed mahogany counter at Caviar House Bar.
What they say
Also in Wallpaper*.
the airy and opulent spaces of the hotel, with its soaring lobby, crowned by a beautiful stained-glass dome, and its elegant dining room.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set directly opposite the Bank of England, the front door opens into the historic core of the Square Mile and the Royal Exchange.
The rooms
Calm rooms pair textured beige tones with limestone bathrooms, while soundproofing keeps the surrounding financial district quiet.
Treatments
- Treatments
- In-room massage treatments on request.
Restaurant
Caviar House & Prunier at Threadneedles
Red leather banquettes line tall arched windows, with menus centred on Prunier caviar and Balik smoked salmon.
At the table
Crystal chandeliers illuminate the mirrored bar, where afternoon tea and champagne are served across marble tables.
How it began
Built in 1856 as the City and Midland Bank headquarters, the Victorian landmark became the Square Mile's first boutique hotel in 2002.
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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.