TL;DR

Glamorous setting: Edwardian elegance with indulgent flair.
Modern luxury: Spotless, shiny, and service-focused.
Inviting: Feels like a fancy home — stylish & very comfortable.
No grit: Pure polish and luxury.
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The eye-catching Edwardian building in Covent Garden feels very Dorian Gray. There’s glamour here, beauty, and the promise of indulgence.

And at the end you check out and go on your merry way instead of killing anyone, which we prefer.

It’s a squeaky-clean, shiny take on the centre of the city.

Top class amenities and facilities supported by impeccable service.

It’s inviting in the way that your rich aunt’s house is inviting – make yourself at home, but don’t forget it’s a very fancy home.

It lacks any, even little, bit of grunge, sometimes part of London’s charm, but we definitely know not everyone feels that way.

There’s no romantic take on seedy underbellies here, just the cream that rose to the top.

Clotted, and served with lemon curd next to a steaming cup of Earl Gray.

What are the rooms like?

Number of rooms: 101
Clean look: White tones with soft pastel accents.
Options: From compact doubles to Signature Suites.
Family-friendly: Suites with sofa beds and connecting rooms.
Details: Minibars, Nespresso, HDTVs, plush linens.
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Rooms sure are white.

There are various pastel additives, but they pale (!) in the face of the white walls and beige curtains and ecru upholstery.

Normally we’d be entirely turned off by such a thing, but there’s a bit of a celestial quality to it all, like somebody’s convinced Martha Stewart to give heaven a once-over.

Your basic accommodation includes 26m² of space, Superior Kings with cute chairs and sleek bathrooms.

Deluxe rooms offer more space, and seating areas so nicely put-together they’re probably worth the upgrade.

Suites are another game altogether. They each have their own vibe, from the 1-bedrooms with sofa beds perfect for families to the well-appointed Waterloo Bridge Suite.

This has options for connecting rooms, perfect for larger parties.

The Signature Suites especially have an apartment-like feel, as long as you’re used to super-stylish flats.

All options include lovely mini bars well-stocked with snacks, Nespresso machines, HDTVs, some kind of seating, plush linens and a sound system.

What are prices like?

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And what’s the food like? Any facilities we should know about?

Dining: Indigo restaurant with inventive British cuisine.
Afternoon tea: Willy Wonka–inspired sweets and champagne.
Drinks: Lobby Bar for coffee, cocktails, or nightcaps.
Wellness: Pool, gym, spa with sauna and steam room.

The term ‘British cuisine’ rarely inspires much passion, but the people at Indigo, the onsite restaurant, are making a good go of it.

Locally-sourced ingredients in a variety of inventive dishes might just make us reconsider one of our favourite stereotypes.

They’re open for almost every meal you could think of, from Thanksgiving(?) to weekend brunch.

The Lobby Bar is the spot for a quick morning coffee, a pre-dinner cocktail, even a nightcap if you’re turning in early.

Afternoon Tea is a Willy Wonka-themed situation with plenty of creative culinary choices.

We would never put candyfloss and champagne together on our own, but our minds (and sweet tooths) are open.

Once you’ve digested the scones, sugar, and wine, you can work it off in a gorgeous 18m chlorine-free swimming pool.

There’s also a well-equipped gym open to guests 24 hours a day. They’re both subterranean, and we’re not sure about the spaceship-blue lighting, but the facilities are top-notch.

Finally, we’ve got a gorgeous spa, featuring a sauna, steam room, and a nice long menu of treatments.

How is the neighbourhood? Anything interesting nearby?

Central: In Covent Garden, ideal for sightseeing.
Theatre: Close to Lyceum, Adelphi, and Royal Opera House.
Culture: National Gallery, Southbank, Globe within reach.
Transport: Covent Garden station just 5 minutes walk.

If you’re hoping to get a good overview of central London, Convent Garden is an excellent choice.

If you can handle some downtown noise, it’s hard to find a place with easier access to the city’s attractions.

This goes for our thespians especially. If you’re not looking at Waterloo Bridge from the window, you’re probably looking at the Lyceum Theatre.

Both the Adelphi and the Royal Opera House will be within 5 minutes from the hotel. You’ll see plenty others on the way.

Southward lies the Thames, part of the route towards our favourite place for drama, the Globe.

This is a half-hour walk, but worth it in our opinion. You’ll pass the National Theatre and many galleries on the way.

If you’d like to hit Trafalgar Square, head west before crossing the water, head west.

This will take you closer to the National Gallery, a 10-minute walk, or towards Buckingham Palace. All the way to Hyde Park will be 40 minutes.

At this point, you might want to make things easy. A taxi will only take about 15 minutes, while catching the underground from Convent Garden is about the same.

The station is a 5-minute walk at most, easy access to all of London, and beyond.

And what about the reviews? What did other guests think?

Some things guests liked:

“Exceptional hotel. The location, facilities, food, staff, art, flowers and attention to detail are excellent….”

“Its location is perfect and the Christmas decorations are always a treat. The cocktails are worth tasting a few as they are little miniature works of art….”