Hoxton Hotel

We booked into the Hoxton Hotel, London after a recommendation from a friend and upon arriving could tell we'd not be disappointed.

The entrance/reception/bar/restaurant area was very welcoming with huge overhead modern sculptural lighting (5-6 large paper eagles in various stages of flight) and two large open fireplaces surrounded by comfy/stylish seating.

Staff were very friendly and helpful, and we had no problems checking in.

The orange/red fluorescent lit corridors were very impressive and quite oppulent.

And upon entering our room we were very pleased with what we found. A very stylish, well designed hotel room. Complete with plasma screen TV, coffee/tea/kettle, hairdryer/mirror, all cleverly designed into a purpose built unit. A corner chaise lounge. And a very comfy bed adorned with thee big cushions (each labeled "Rock", "Scissor, "Paper") The wall had a London scene mural almost plastered into it, again very stylish and very impressive.

Each room has two small safes to store your valuables, a mini-fridge (with complementary bottled water and milk) and air conditioning. Only down side possibly being a lack of storage for clothes.

Bathroom was well equipped too, with large shower cubicle and big shower drench head, and a large self-demisting mirror over the sink area.

On top of all that there is the option of a free (Pret A Manger) breakfast delivered to your door each morning (at a time you specify) which includes orange juice, a banana and a yoghurt, which is a great start to your day.

After being out in Town all day we returned early evening to the hotel to find the reception turned into a kind of pre-club/lounge bar, with a DJ playing chilled tunes and a pretty cool crowd of people milling in the bar area. It all felt very cozy/welcoming with it's subdued lighting and two roaring fireplaces.

We didn't eat in the hotel restaurant but the menu looked very appetising and it was always pretty busy in there.

Another downside maybe is that you actually don't have to enter the Congestion Charge Area to get to the hotel, but to access the suggested car park you unfortunately have to cross into the Congestion Charge Zone (there is a supermarket over the road were you can pay this Charge though) We did find a car park around the back of the hotel (called Hello Parking, I think) I don't know whether using this car park would avoid the Congestion Charge, but it would be worth checking beforehand.

All in all our experience of The Hoxton was very positive and we'll definitely be returning. Very good value for money at around £79 per room/night, and they even have a few unbelievable deals on which I found online. Apparently a few times a year they'll offer rooms at £1 a night..If you can get in there quick! So keep your eyes open!