London is one of the most popular and trendiest destinations in Europe and these new 2016 hotels are making London even more sophisticated for visiting. We take a look at our Top 10 opening in 2016.
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The InterContinental London – The O2
This is the closest hotel to the O2 Arena, making it the perfect spot to stay for those in town for some entertainment! This luxury hotel has a capacity of up to an impressive 3,000 guests. The bathrooms are all decked out in granite with walk-in showers, whilst the bedrooms boast detailed modern design. It also includes a spa, ballroom and 19 meeting rooms perfect for conferences and business travel alongside those travelling for leisure and fun at the O2.
1 Waterview Drive, SE10 0TW
Tube: North Greenwich Station
CitizenM Tower Hill
This is the flagship of the hotel group citizenM as it overlooks the popular tourist and English heritage site, the Tower of London. Uniquely, it has an ancient Roman wall just outside. The design of the building itself is innovative as the atrium at Tower Hill features a kinetic art installation. The hotel group specialises in the most stylish and affordable accommodation.
38-40 Trinity Square, City, EC3N 4DJ
Tube: Tower Hill Station, Aldgate Station
Master chef Nobu Matsuhisa is opening his first ever European hotel in one of the trendiest parts of London only shortly after opening his first hotel in Las Vegas. Nobu is a globally renowned Japanese restaurant and he plans for his hotels to maintain this reputation of quality and style. It includes its own landscaped garden, staggered terraces, restaurant and bar.
10-50 Willow Street, Shoreditch, EC2A 4BH
Tube: Old Street Station
Moxy: Stratford, Royal Docks & Heathrow
Moxy is part of Marriott Hotels but aimed towards a younger and more tech-savy market. The group plan to open a number of hotels around Europe and three of them are located in London. One has just opened adjacent to the Olympic Park whilst the Heathrow Moxy will open this winter 2016.
Park Plaza London Park Royal
A former office building in West London has been converted into the 15 million pound Park Plaza Hotel. The facilities include a bar, restaurant, gym and conference.
628 Western Avenue, W3 0TA
Tube: Park Royal Station
The Curtain Hotel and Private Members Club
Opening this September this brand new hotel boasts a rooftop swimming pool, private screening room and restaurant. Located in Shoreditch this trendy hotel channels Manhattan cool style. With a meticulously designed gym and curated art by Steve Lazarides this hotel will undoubtedly become one of London’s trendiest spot. It has 6 suites and 120 luxury guest rooms. There is also the possibility of membership and for a cool £900 a month you’ll get access to a private garden room, luxury spa and live performance space!
45 Curtain Road, EC2A 4PJ
Tube: Old Street Station
Sheraton Grand London Park Lane
This 303 bedroom luxury hotel will fully reopen in October this year. Decked out in Art Deco style furnishings and design, the Sheraton Grand finds itself opposite Green Park on Piccadilly. 101 Dalmations was set in this elegant hotel, which has now appointed two of the Dalmatians as their official mascots!
1 Piccadilly, W1J 7BX
Tube: Green Park Station, Hyde Park Corner Station
Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch
In one of the trendiest parts of London this hotel has harnessed its history and previous use into becoming an up and coming spot itself. This old Magistrates Court and Police Station has been beautifully converted into a 5 star boutique hotel. It has a basement pool, rooftop bar, bowling alley and even a screening room. It is the perfect place even to pop in for a drink with a choice of 3 bars.
335-337 Old Street, Hoxton, EC1V 9LL
Tube: Old Street Station
Park Plaza London Waterloo
This former 1960s government office building has been beautifully transformed into the Park Plaza London Waterloo, home to 494 bedrooms. A five-storey extension has been added on as well as brilliant facilities such as a swimming pool, spa, rooftop lounge and restaurant.
Hercules House, 6 Hercules Road, South Bank, SE1 7DU
Tube: Lambeth North Station
Dorsett City London
This £21 million hotel is the second London hotel from the Dorsett Hotel group. It is very easy to get to as it is located above the Aldgate tube station. It is a sophisticated and trendy 4 star hotel with 270 guest rooms spread across its 13 storeys.
9 Aldgate High Street, EC3N 1AH
Tube: Aldgate Station, Aldgate East Underground Station, Aldgate East Station, Tower Hill Station
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