London, United KingdomWhite City
White City House
Broadcast relic clubhouse
White City London, United Kingdom
Renovated
2018
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness HeritageOutside the door
The house
Soho HouseBroadcast relic clubhouse
Mid-century terrazzo and vintage lighting set the tone for a creative crowd drifting between retro lounges and the rooftop pool.
“The lavish use of wood ... and head of collections Kate Bryan’s well-curated contemporary artworks ... imbue White City House with warmth, British whimsy and character.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Mid-century broadcasting motifs meet fluted timber panelling, custom terrazzo floors, and bespoke vintage-inspired Tibor textiles throughout.
Remarkable
A sprawling subterranean health club features an indoor lap pool, hammam, saunas, ice baths, and cryotherapy chambers.
Notable
Guestrooms occupy former BBC broadcast offices inside the iconic Grade II listed circular Helios building from 1960.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Wallpaper*.
White City House leans heavily into mid-century modernist style; although the interiors have been thoroughly rebuilt, they’re a beautiful match for this distinctive building.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Anchoring the regenerated media quarter around Television Centre, the address offers fast tube links from Wood Lane and White City into central London.
The rooms
Set within the circular Helios ring, bedrooms feature exposed concrete beams, fluted timber wardrobes, and retro minibars.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The indoor pool
Cushioned loungers flank the basement lap pool beneath exposed ceiling beams, steps from steam rooms and ice baths.
The gym
The basement gym holds functional training rigs and barbells beside curved cardio machines and dedicated fitness studios.
9th Floor Club Lounge and Restaurant
Wood-fired pizzas and Mediterranean small plates are served in timber-clad dining rooms that open onto a West London terrace.
At the table
Cocktails flow from The Allis on the ground floor up to the tenth-floor rooftop bar overlooking the London skyline.
How it began
Architect Graham Dawbarn designed the circular building in 1960 as the BBC television headquarters, broadcasting British classics for decades.
London
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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.