Great Eastern Hotel

Frommer's Review

Terrence Conran's monolithic hotel is one of only three hotels in London's financial district. One London writer claimed it was "nosebleed territory" for visitors to London, saying: "Just try meeting someone for a drink who lives in fashionable Chelsea." Still, back in 1884 the Great Eastern sprouted up next to Liverpool Street Station. The hotel lies at the doorstep of two increasingly trendy London "villages," Shoreditch and Hoxton, with their explosive arts scenes. The building was the creation of Charles Barry, better known for his Houses of Parliament. The hotel was once a tired and dreary relic, but today it's exterior is abloom in all its Victorian glory, with a stained-glass dome and roof towers. Inside it is sleek and modern, with Jacob Jacobsen's chrome-plated architect's lamps (the goose-necked type you find in offices) lighting up the interior. In the bedrooms, the upholstery comes in traditional fabrics such as houndstooth and herringbone. Full bathrooms are state-of-the-art, and the beds offer grand comfort.

Facilities:
4 restaurants; 3 bars; health club; massage; tour desk; business center; room service; laundry service; dry cleaning; nonsmoking rooms; rooms for those w/limited mobility

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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