Best Design Hotels in City of London
As a long-established luxury travel publication, The Luxury Editor is known for showcasing hotels that go beyond star ratings alone and focus on what really matters to discerning travellers seeking a memorable stay in a design hotel in City of London. Service, design, atmosphere, sense of place and the overall quality of the guest experience all play a part in whether a property earns its place in our curated list.
Whether you are at the early stages of planning or already comparing a shortlist, our choice of design hotels in City of London is a credible and useful guide, with easy booking options too.
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England, Greater London, London, City of London
Pan Pacific London
(5 stars)Standing like a sleek glass-fronted sentinel in the City of London, Pan Pacific London offers a striking departure from the familiar stately bastions of Mayfair and Knightsbridge. Since opening, it’s brought refined, contemporary Singaporean hospitality to the Square Mile, where high urban energy outside combines with a zen-like calm inside. Offering 237 rooms and suites, a two AA-rosette restaurant, an afternoon tea lounge and an entire floor dedicated to wellness, complete with an 18.5m infinity pool offering a meditative vantage point over the city buzz below.
Pan Pacific London’s commitment to excellence has been further cemented by their retention of the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star status, its fifth consecutive win in less than five years of operation.
England, Greater London
Locke at Broken Wharf, Millennium Bridge
(4 stars)Locke at Broken Wharf is a boutique aparthotel situated along the River Thames in central London, near the Millennium Bridge. The property offers 113 contemporary studio apartments, each equipped with a fully fitted kitchen, king-size bed, smart HD TV, high-speed private Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and either in-room or communal laundry facilities. Guests can maintain their fitness routines at the on-site gym, known as The Locker, and utilize the co-working spaces for business or leisure purposes. The on-site coffee shop and bar, Frequency, provides a convenient spot for refreshments. The aparthotel’s prime location offers easy access to iconic landmarks such as St. Paul’s Cathedral, Tate Modern, and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, making it an ideal base for travellers seeking a blend of comfort and centrality in London.
England, Greater London, London, City of London
Canopy by Hilton London City
(4 stars)Complete with panoramic views over the City of London, Canopy by Hilton London City echoes the spirit of one of the capital’s most vibrant neighbourhoods. The UK’s first Canopy by Hilton hotel is set within the multi-million-pound Minories development close to Aldgate station and offers the perfect base for design-conscious visitors looking to immerse themselves in London’s East End.
The hotel’s interior design reflects the rich culture of the area’s historic textile industry inspired by the Huguenot silk weavers who settled in Spitalfields in the 17th century with guest quarters and dining spaces featuring floral patterns and woven fabrics reminiscent of the techniques used by the Huguenots. Artworks created by local artists adorn the public spaces throughout the hotel while inspiration from the area continues throughout the hotel, East End-inspired dishes made with local, sustainable ingredients are served at the hotel’s restaurant Penny Squares, which takes its design inspiration from the quilting technique popular in the textile industry.
Meanwhile, St. Clare Coffee and Bar, provides the perfect place to relax, work or socialise over a craft coffee or East End-inspired cocktail in the hotel’s ground floor. A must-visit is the hotel’s stunning rooftop terrace Florattica which offers uninterrupted views of the City of London and serves delicious small plates with a great selection of drinks against a vibrant backdrop inspired by the floral patterns of the Huguenots.