Hotel
The Savoy
A landmark luxury hotel on the Strand, open since 1889, with Thames views, the American Bar and the Gordon Ramsay Savoy Grill.
The Hoxton, Shoreditch
The original Hoxton hotel, opened in 2006 near Old Street, with 210 compact-to-roomy bedrooms, a rooftop Peruvian restaurant and a busy lobby.
At a glance
- Type
- Design hotel
- Area
- Shoreditch, London, United Kingdom
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
- Official site
- thehoxton.com
Good to know
- Free Wi-Fi
- Rooftop restaurant
- Italian trattoria
- Event spaces
- Air-conditioned public areas
Why we recommend it
The Hoxton, Shoreditch is the original Hoxton hotel, opened in 2006 on Great Eastern Street near Old Street. It helped popularise the idea of a design-led hotel with a busy, open lobby that works as a café, bar and workspace for locals as well as guests, and the brand has since expanded to cities across Europe and North America. The hotel has 210 rooms, ranging from compact Shoebox rooms to Roomy rooms, all with parquet floors and industrial-inspired finishes.
Rooms are thoughtfully designed rather than lavish, with comfortable beds, good showers and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Most rooms are air-conditioned, although this can vary, and the public areas are fully air-conditioned. Dining is a strong point. Llama Inn, on the rooftop, serves modern Peruvian food with views across the city, cocktails and a natural wine list, and runs a Sour Hour in the afternoons. Il Bambini Club is an Italian trattoria serving pizza, pasta and desserts, with a set lunch on weekdays. The lobby is a lively place to meet, work or have a coffee.
The Hoxton suits young travellers, couples, creatives and business visitors who want to be close to Shoreditch's bars, restaurants and galleries rather than in a quieter part of central London. It is a good-value choice for its location and style, especially if you book a smaller room. There is no on-site gym, but the front desk can provide a discounted pass to a nearby gym, and a sauna and plunge pool nearby can be used during your stay when booked through the hotel's website.
Booking direct through the official website includes Flexy Time, allowing free early check-in and late check-out at any time, subject to the terms on the website. There is no hotel parking; pay-and-display bays are available on nearby streets, but the area is within the congestion charge zone and the Ultra Low Emission Zone, so public transport is the easier option.
Old Street Underground station on the Northern line is about three minutes' walk away, and Liverpool Street is around ten minutes on foot. Shoreditch High Street Overground station is also close. Hoxton Square, Brick Lane, Spitalfields Market and the street art and nightlife of Shoreditch are all within a short walk, and the City of London is just to the south.
The Hoxton, Shoreditch FAQs
How many rooms does it have?
210, ranging from Shoebox to Roomy.
Is there parking?
No hotel parking. Limited pay-and-display bays are on nearby streets.
Which restaurants are there?
Llama Inn, a rooftop Peruvian restaurant, and Il Bambini Club, an Italian trattoria.
Is there a gym?
No, but the front desk can provide a discounted pass to a nearby gym.
What is Flexy Time?
Booking direct includes free early check-in and late check-out at any time, subject to terms.
Is there Wi-Fi?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
Which station is nearest?
Old Street on the Northern line, about three minutes' walk.
When did the hotel open?
In 2006, as the first Hoxton hotel.