A Tranquil Stay in the Heart of London
Looking out over Leicester Square from the window of your room at The Londoner Hotel is an unexpectedly tranquil experience. Below, street performers captivate passing crowds, while visitors pause to photograph the striking water feature rising skyward from the centre of the enclosed garden.
From the very first moment, The Londoner sets the tone. A doorman greets you warmly at the entrance, swiftly offering to take your bags, while reception staff welcome you with genuine warmth — asking about your journey before promptly checking you in and handing over your key card.
Your key itself is a detail worth admiring, gleaming gold on one side and deep emerald on the other. It grants access to your floor via the lift, where playful spyholes feature silhouettes of the likes of Bart Simson and burlesque dances — a touch of character that hints at the hotel’s distinctive personality.
Looking out over Leicester Square from the window of your room at The Londoner Hotel is an unexpectedly tranquil experience. Below, street performers captivate passing crowds, while visitors pause to photograph the striking water feature rising skyward from the centre of the enclosed garden.
From the very first moment, The Londoner sets the tone. A doorman greets you warmly at the entrance, swiftly offering to take your bags, while reception staff welcome you with genuine warmth — asking about your journey before promptly checking you in and handing over your key card.
Your key itself is a detail worth admiring, gleaming gold on one side and deep emerald on the other. It grants access to your floor via the lift, where playful spyholes feature silhouettes of the likes of Bart Simson and burlesque dances — a touch of character that hints at the hotel’s distinctive personality.
Leaving behind the bustle of the lobby, you step out onto your floor and are immediately met with a sense of calm. Arriving at your door, you swipe the key against the panel and grasp the ornate handle — a small gesture that carries a surprising sense of indulgence. As the lock clicks open, the gentle notes of classical music drift from the bedside radio, welcoming you inside.
The room greets you with warmth and a subtle wooden fragrance. To one side, a dark wooden built-in closet pairs seamlessly with an emerald-tiled bathroom, both spanning the same sleek design line. A woven floor runner guides you further inside, where the plush bed invites you to sink into its comfort. Reaching the window, you pause; Leicester Square stretches below, its vibrancy contrasting perfectly with the serene haven of your room.
The windows themselves allow you to choose your atmosphere. Open them to let in the energy of the square — the hum of conversation, bursts of laughter, the rhythm of the city — or close them to retreat once more into peace and quiet.
With The Londoner being the world’s first super boutique hotel, it offers the perfect sanctuary to relax and recharge. For those wishing to keep up with their self-challenge goals, the gym is equipped with the latest technology, allowing you to personalise and save your workouts with ease. After a session — or even a day spent exploring the bustling city — the spa provides the ultimate retreat. Step into the pool area, where dark wooden interiors, white-tiled flooring, and the glistening, sky-blue water create the feeling of being cocooned in pure tranquillity. Surrounding the spa are private bookable cabanas, the ideal place to unwind between visits to the pool, sauna, steam room, or hydro pool.
Enhance the experience by ordering from the Refuel Bar, the spa’s very own dining experience. Relax in your cabana, softly illuminated by a sunset glow, while enjoying a nourishing meal that transports you far from one of the world’s busiest cities.
After a rejuvenating escape in the spa, there’s no need to leave the hotel to change the atmosphere. Within the lobby lies The Stage, the hotel’s elegant champagne bar, where guests can indulge in an afternoon tea of handcrafted patisserie that feel as though they’ve been brought straight from Paris. With live performances setting just the right balance of background music and ambience, it is an experience as refined as it is relaxing.
For a more laid-back setting, Joshua’s Tavern offers a gastro pub experience with a curated selection of beers and cocktails — all enjoyed with the same sense of personalised, elegant service. Or, for something more transportive, head to 8 at The Londoner, the Japanese-inspired rooftop bar. With its bamboo surrounds, central firepit, and retractable roof, it is where indoors and outdoors seamlessly meet. As night falls, enjoying a flavourful cocktail here becomes a memory to savour long after the evening ends.
On Sunday mornings, the comfort of your room encourages a slower start. The plush bed almost insists on a few more minutes of rest before you rise for your morning espresso. As you reach for the closet that houses your in-room coffee station, the handle gives a soft meditative chine- a delicate sound that makes it feel part of the ritual before heading back beneath the sheets to savour the slowing start to your day.
Even after checkout, your Sunday need not end. Leave your bags with reception and return to the spa for one last touch of serenity before dining at Whitcomb’s, the hotel’s signature restaurant. Here, the atmosphere reflects the elegance of The Londoner itself. A tender rib of beef, carved to perfection and served with garlic and herb roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese, and seasonal vegetables — all paired with a rich red wine jus — creates a roast dinner you’ll long remember, and one that will surely bring you back again.
