Quirky and Unusual Hotels in London

In London's Theatreland, in the heart of the West End, this 4-star boutique hotel offers beautiful rooms with antique furniture and free Wi-Fi. There is a 24-hour front desk and a library lounge. The unique bedrooms at Hazlitt’s have sumptuous decor and elegant paneled walls. All rooms have a flat-screen TV, mini-bar and work desk, and the luxury bathrooms feature land&water toiletries. A delicious breakfast is served in the rooms and includes freshly baked croissants and coffee. Hazlitt's also offers an honesty bar. Built in 1718, Hazlitt’s features priceless antiques and historical features throughout. Details include chandeliers, Victorian baths and carved wooden beds. Hazlitt’s is located just off Soho Square, 984 feet from Tottenham Court Road Tube Station. Oxford Street is a 2-minute walk away, and Oxford Circus can be reached in a 10-minute walk.

- "Exceptional - staff and facilities are top notch!" - "Perfect" - "Perfect for a treat yo-self trip!" - "Stunning elegant hotel in fantastic location!" - "Hazlitt's is a very special hotel." - "Superb boutique hotel at the heart of London" - "Will go back and give it another chance." - "Great location, terrific staff, historic period feel - take a bath not a shower!" - "A lovely little spot right in the heart of London."

Set in central London's fashionable Clerkenwell area, The Rookery offers charming rooms with elegant period furnishings and free WiFi. Only 328 feet from Farringdon Railway Station, the small hotel is also just 5 minutes' walk from Barbican Tube Station. With sumptuous antique furniture and artwork, each individually styled and air-conditioned room offers a flat-screen LCD TV. The luxury private bathrooms boast land&water toiletries and a hairdryer. In the mornings, guests at The Rookery can enjoy breakfast in the elegant conservatory or served to the privacy of the room. Breakfast includes freshly baked croissants. For lunch and evening meals, there is a room service menu as well as a wide range of restaurants and bars in the immediate area. Set within a row of 18th-century houses, The Rookery still retains many original features. Guests can relax in the library or in front of an open fire in the oak-paneled lounge. By Smithfield Market and on the outskirts of London's financial Square Mile, The Rookery is just over 1 mile from South Bank’s Tate Modern gallery. Impressive St. Paul's Cathedral is only half a mile away.

- "Beautiful and relaxing!" - "An absolute dream. A dream I tell you!! If you can splurge on the nest (their penthouse). The staff were amazing, I spen" - "Amazing location and beautiful property! We will be back" - "A Real Gem" - "Excellent stay, very unique, helpful staff!" - "A trip back in time to a more elegant era." - "Had a brilliant stay! Will be returning!" - "Elegant hotel, great location with wonderful staff"

This Spanish-American-style boutique hotel is in Camberwell, with easy access by bus to central London. It offers free WiFi, an honesty bar and attractive rooms. The Church Street Hotel by Belvilla near The Oval London is decorated in a Cuban/Mexican style, with bright colors, arched doorways, wood furniture and hand-painted tiles. Some rooms have shared bathroom facilities and some rooms have private bathrooms. All rooms come with premium L'Occitane toiletries and some have air conditioning LED TVs and DVD players. The wood-paneled Havana-style lounge offers free organic teas and coffees and a DVD library. The honesty bar has an artisan selection of single malts, rums, spirits and fine wines. The property is 10 minutes' walk from Denmark Hill Overground Station, and a 12-minute bus ride from Oval Tube Station. Guests can enjoy daily passes to access the gym, pool and classes at Camberwell Leisure Center, just 1 minute walk from the property. Day passes are available at reception at an extra cost of GBP 10. The hotel building consists of 3 townhouses and is approximately 150 years old.

- "Great thanks" - "Very nice stay" - "Great stay" - "Stayed here before and will be staying again it’s a lovely little hotel" - "Great places to stay in Camberwell" - "Great time and staff where so helpful" - "Short sweet stay- would return and recommend" - "Ideal location for hospital" - "God is with us 🙏" - "Wonderful" - "Yet again - a brilliant stay Thank you" - "Handy, Funky Hotel in Centre of Camberwell"

The Zetter is a quirky Georgian hotel located on a picturesque cobbled square in Clerkenwell, London. With an award-winning cocktail lounge and free WiFi access for all guests. A 6-minute stroll from Farringdon Train Station, St. Paul's Cathedral is just a 14-minute walk away. The Zetter has 13 uniquely-styled, air conditioned bedrooms, which feature complimentary still and sparkling spring water, tea and coffee making facilities, a flat screen TV and a hairdryer. The private bathrooms, some of which have a freestanding bath, offering products from Verden, a raindance shower, bathrobes and slippers. The Zetter provides room service and has a 24-hour front desk. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities, luggage storage and dry cleaning. The property is less than a mile from the Barbican Center and The Gherkin is 1.4 miles away. The British Museum is 23 minutes' walk away.

- "Location, Comfort and Charm" - "Excellent hotel, great service- everything we wanted!" - "Loved our stay at this quaint hotel!" - "We had a wonderful time" - "Had an amazing stay" - "Beautiful hotel with a warm welcome in the heart of old Londons creative district." - "We stayed two nights for our wedding and had a lovely time!" - "Fantastic stay and lovely staff" - "Top accommodation in London! Quirky, comfortable, convenient."

With its own Mediterranean restaurant and just a minute’s walk from South Kensington Underground Station, The Ampersand is a cosmopolitan hotel set in a large Victorian building. The hotel also has a gym and games room. The pillared foyer has a grand staircase lit by an elegant cascading chandelier. The downstairs bar area gives a sophisticated urban feel with its exposed brick arches, and a Science Afternoon Tea menu is available in the hotel’s drawing rooms. Bedrooms at The Ampersand are individually decorated with bold contemporary wallpaper designs and original Victorian features. Each room has a mini-bar, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and an private bathroom. As well as the hotel’s well-equipped gym, guests will have access to information regarding horse riding, private trainers and running routes. Within 2 minutes’ walk of the Natural History Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum, Harrods and Hyde Park are just 15 minutes away by foot.

- "Amazing stay in south ken!" - "Perfect stay, wonderful staff, superb location" - "Total indulgence with an incredible team at the helm" - "An amazing hotel .. perfectly situated and always exceeds all our expectations." - "Seamless, such a pleasure to stay in a beautiful hotel with warm kind and friendly staff" - "Would certainly return!" - "Gorgeous hotel, great friendly staff in a lovely central location" - "What a great stay! Excellent in every way."

A 10-bedroom award winning hotel just 10 minutes' walk from Victoria and its rail and tube station. This stylish property offers individually designed rooms and an all-day restaurant. Offering smart design in its rooms with vintage furnishings and rustic wooden floors. All rooms have free high speed WiFi, a flat-screen TV, a DAB radio, air conditioning and an private bathroom with designer fittings. The Cambridge St. Kitchen is an all-day café, restaurant and bar offering a fresh seasonal menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner, alongside a menu of unique and signature cocktails. Downstairs you'll find the cozy Cozy and Club Room, available for private hire, as well as the speak-easy style cocktail bar. The property is just a 10-minute stroll through Pimlico’s streets down to the banks of the River Thames. A 20-minute walk East along the river will lead you to the famous Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.

- "Perfect" - "A great location!" - "Wish we could have stayed a bit longer." - "Fantastic and I will be back!!" - "We had a wonderful time !" - "Unique, special & great location"

Featuring a bar and free WiFi, The Zetter Marylebone is located just steps away from Oxford Street in central London. Hyde Park is a short walk away and Paddington Station is 1 mi away. The property is less than 1.2 mi from Carnaby Street and from the West End theaters. The rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom fitted with free toiletries, while some rooms will provide you with a seating area. All rooms at The Zetter Marylebone feature air conditioning and a desk. A continental breakfast is served every morning at the property. Heathrow Airport is within easy reach via the Heathrow Express from Paddington Station.

- "Peaceful chill out lux hotel" - "great location, very friendly staff" - "i recommend you this hotel" - "A home" - "Great location. Historic feel with modern amenities" - "Delightful" - "So comfortable, friendly staff, wonderful location and decor." - "A home from home - accommodating, relaxing." - "Lovely hotel, great location, friendly staff." - "We only stayed 1 night. We had a Pleasant stay. Staff were friendly"

Located just a 7-minute walk from London Liverpool Street Station, Batty Langley's features beautiful rooms with antique furniture, heavy silk curtains and quirky bathrooms. Located in a cobbled street in London's trendy Spitalfields, the iconic Gherkin building is 13 minutes' stroll away and Old Spitalfields Market is a 3-minute walk away. Each unique bedroom has air conditioning and a Smart TV with media hub, and complimentary WiFi is available throughout the hotel. Breakfast is served in the guests' bedroom or can be taken in one of the beautiful public rooms on the ground floor such as the Tapestry Room with its sunny, private courtyard. The breakfast menu features freshly-baked croissants and the famous Brick Lane beigels as well as delicious smoothies. There is an honesty bar where guests can pour themselves a drink, and a 24-hour room service menu. The hotel is 1.1 miles from the Barbican Center, 9 minutes' walk from The Brick Lane Gallery and 20 minutes' journey on foot from the Tower of London. Tower Bridge is also 1.2 miles away. A tea or coffee tray is provided on arrival.

- "The perfect choice." - "Magical" - "Perfect" - "Dream home that feels nothing like an ordinary hotel" - "Perfect in every way" - "Most comfortable despite cooling issues." - "Everything was great about the property, will stay again if they fix the Air Conditioning."

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, citizenM London Shoreditch offers accommodations in London, just a 3-minute walk from Shoreditch High Street Station. Every room is fitted with a flat-screen TV, free toiletries, a hairdryer, wall-to-wall windows, mood lighting, an international plug system and black-out blinds. There is a 24-hour front desk and gift shop at the property. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant, which is open 24 hours a day. Old Spitalfields Market is an 8-minute walk away and Brick Lane Market is a 9-minute walk away. Old Street Station can be reached in just 10 minute by foot and Liverpool Street Station is just a 12-minute walk away. London Stansted Airport has direct links from Liverpool Street Station. A breakfast buffet is available each morning at the property. Free high speed WiFi is available throughout the property.

- "Loved my stay at CitizenM and I’ll look out for more locations on future travels." - "Convenient and comfortable." - "great staff and hotel" - "It was an excellent stay, the room and the iPad control was very handy and easy." - "Lovely view, Amazing location perfect for solo travelers" - "Fab hotel in such a great location, super quiet fir a city, slept so well and all the staff were lovely." - "Great place, CitizenM always reliable, excellent staff"

Located less than a minute's walk from ExCeL London, the Sunborn London is a floating super-yacht hotel docked in Royal Victoria Dock, boasting free WiFi access, a bar and a restaurant. The hotel is 7 minutes' drive from London City Airport and a 6-minute drive from the iconic Canary Wharf. Each of the smartly designed rooms feature a TV with Freeview, air conditioning and an electric kettle. Also included is a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some of the rooms also benefit from a view overlooking The Royal Docks. At Sunborn London there is a 24-hour front desk and a sun deck. Other facilities offered at the property include a ticket service, a tour desk. The lounge bar serves a selection of beers, wines, ciders and spirits. In the restaurant, a buffet breakfast with continental and cooked items is served each morning. An à la carte menu is available in the evenings. Custom House Docklands Light Railway Station is 5 minutes' walk away. It offers direct routes to Westfield Stratford City and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Emirates Royal Docks Skyline is a 5-minute journey on foot. It offers a direct route to The O2 Arena.

- "Perfect Stay" - "Perfect" - "A wonderful nights stay to celebrate my husband’s birthday" - "Perfect stay" - "21st birthday celebration" - "I had a very nice experience" - "Amazing experience, will definitely be back" - "Very nice experience. We recommend 100%" - "Look forward to staying here again in summer" - "Exceptional" - "Niall Hogan" - "Excellent lovely room and balcony" - "Amazing loved every minute ❤️"

Good Hotel London is a profit for nonprofit floating hotel with a waterfront location and rooftop terrace offering panoramic views. It is located within a 5-minute walk from the ExCeL Convention Center and 1.8 miles from London City Airport and Canary Wharf. All rooms offer modern decor, with both custom-made and design furniture. The rooms offer water or city views, private bathrooms with showers, fluffy down pillows, in-room safes, tea making facilities, work desks and free WiFi. But, there are for the actual time no TVs in our rooms. Guests are welcome to use the shared guest lounge, which offers the opportunity to meet and interact with other guests. Locally sourced food and drinks are served all day in The Living Room. The on-site coffee corner serves crafted espresso drinks and a variety of healthy refreshments to stay or takeaway. The Rooftop terrace is an open-air bar overlooking the city of London and river Thames (weather permitting). There is 24-hour front desk and concierge services. Good Hotel is a social business initiative which re-invests all their profits to train long-term unemployed local people in London and educate disadvantaged children in Guatemala. By staying at Good Hotel, you are helping the local community to maintain these programs.

- "Highly recommended excellent service and value" - "Excellent 👌" - "Great stay, great location, lovely staff and super breakfast" - "Amazingly friendly staff" - "Brilliant!" - "Fantastic hotel with a lush rooftop bar" - "amazing will go again to this hotel" - "Wonderful stay." - "Great location, cool hotel but the rooms were too small but that the point of the hotel ?!" - "Lovely floating hotel" - "Fantastic"

Opposite Kings Cross and St Pancras International for the Eurostar, this hotel has modern, stylish rooms with an rainfall shower and free Wi-Fi access. The Megaro Hotel - Kings Cross St Pancras, London is a short walk from Camden and very well located for Tube, train and bus links. Regent's Park and the British Museum are a short walk away. Each room also has a safe, air conditioning and a media system for movies and music. Many rooms overlook St Pancras Station. Guests can enjoy a variety of breakfast options, including vegetarian and children's versions. The Megaro has a relaxed restaurant and bar, and luggage storage.

- "Lovely hotel and very quiet for central London" - "The staff were absolutely lovely! This was the best stay I’ve had in London by far!!" - "Very nice clean facilities, restaurant and staff were great." - "Only stayed 1 night but the experience is memorable, the staff and the hotel make you feel at home" - "Lovely" - "Comfortable stay just a stone's throw away from King's Cross station" - "really enjoyed ourselves for the first time away from our baby"

Mama Shelter London is a modern hotel with stylish and comfortable rooms, a large restaurant and a lively bar in the veranda. The reception is open 24 hours a day and the staff speaks 5 languages. All rooms are air-conditioned and offer free WiFi, and free movies on demand. The rooms also include a private bathroom with a hair dryer and toiletries. The restaurant offers a wide variety of homemade dishes. A breakfast buffet is available every morning. At the bar, guests can enjoy cocktails and a choice of snacks. Bethnal Green London Underground Tube Station is a 10/15-minute walk away. There is a bus stop outside Mama Shelter London, with buses going to Liverpool Street, London Bridge, Waterloo and Oxford Circus.

- "Fun , funky , friendly staff , highly recommend" - "A super fun weekend with my daughter." - "Excellent, great experience, beautiful decor and friendly helpful staff" - "Great stay!" - "A real gem... can't wait to visit again!" - "Lovely hotel" - "loved it and will come again!!" - "A wonderful time at Mama Shelter London." - "Excellent night in a friendly hotel." - "great fun space with everything you need in this exciting part of London, will be back and recommend"

The luxury boutique Exhibitionist Hotel is set opposite the Natural History Museum, in the heart of South Kensington. Close by are the V&A Museum, the Science Museum, The Albert Hall, and the upmarket shopping of Knightsbridge, Sloane Street, Harvey Nichols and Harrods. The property is set in beautifully restored, 18th-century townhouses which combine original design and contemporary finishes including bespoke furnishings. The hotel features 8 galleries with frequently changing pieces of work displayed. All rooms have a walk-in shower as well as a bath tub and Anyah toiletries. The Spa Suite features its own private indoor hot tub, while the penthouse has a terrace with an outside TV. Staff are happy to help with your stay in London. A few minutes' walk will lead you to the area's famous museums, or South Kensington Underground Station. There are plenty of shops, restaurant and bars that you can reach on foot. Hyde Park is a 15-minute walk away. Our breakfast is Continental Breakfast. We serve both hot and cold continental items

- "Our stay was so relaxed and just what we wanted." - "Simply perfect" - "Cannot wait to go back , highly recommend" - "Great location and comfortable - lovely choices for breakfast" - "Fantastic stay" - "Perfect location" - "Great location and stylish hotel" - "Great place" - "Nice location but overpriced room"

Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch is a luxury five-star hotel located a few minutes' walk away from Hoxton Square. The hotel is set within a Grade II listed building, which once served as the Old Street Magistrates’ Court and Police Station from 1903 until 1996. The hotel features stylish rooms with all the thrills, an indoor pool and a spa. There is also a sauna, a steam room and a well-equipped fitness center. The luxury spa offers a variety of indulgent treatments. The hotel also has its very own 196-seater cinema and a two-lane bowling alley. Guests can dine in The Jailhouse Bar and Restaurant, indulging in simple yet refined comfort food classics, featuring the best sourced British produce. The Courthouse also features a stylish cocktail bar and a rooftop terrace with views over the London skyline. The Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch is superbly located in the city’s trendy East London district, known for its vibrant street art, dynamic art scene, fashionable bars and restaurants. Brick Lane is only a 15-minute walk away. There are also well-connected public transport links to Tower of London, St Pauls Cathedral, The National Gallery, the British Museum, Tower Bridge, Tate Modern and the London Eye to name a few.

- "A short but pleasant stay…" - "Amazing - we’d go back" - "Stunning" - "Very comfortable" - "Good but carpark facility not working" - "Wonderful atmosphere of a historic building with nice large rooms, and friendly staff." - "Best stay ever I want to go back I even extended my stay" - "Lovely Stay" - "Thank you to all the staff who made our day/night amazing. Everyone was so helpful, friendly and went over and beyon"