Celtic Hotel
A defiant and idiosyncratic throwback from the way British budget hospitality used to be, the Celtic is housed in an 18th-century building constructed from timber taken from ships from London’s docks. This is the domain of the dedicated Marazzi family, who have been robust figures in London’s affordable-travel scene for decades. For 56 years, the Marazzis owned a beloved place nearby, St Margaret’s Hotel, before being forced out by gentrification, and their regulars followed them here. Their move to the Celtic retained the quirky features their fans love: Rooms don’t have TVs or phones, furniture is endearingly mismatched, and the lounge is a hub for socializing with fellow guests. Add £5 to £23 if you don’t want to share a shower or toilet. A full cooked English breakfast is available, but Fortitude Bakery, mobbed for its fresh beignets (served at 11am daily), is literally around the corner. You must book the Celtic directly.
A defiant and idiosyncratic throwback from the way British budget hospitality used to be, the Celtic is housed in an 18th-century building constructed from timber taken from ships from London’s docks. This is the domain of the dedicated Marazzi family, who have been robust figures in London’s affordable-travel scene for decades. For 56 years, the Marazzis owned a beloved place nearby, St Margaret’s Hotel, before being forced out by gentrification, and their regulars followed them here. Their move to the Celtic retained the quirky features their fans love: Rooms don’t have TVs or phones, furniture is endearingly mismatched, and the lounge is a hub for socializing with fellow guests. Add £5 to £23 if you don’t want to share a shower or toilet. A full cooked English breakfast is available, but Fortitude Bakery, mobbed for its fresh beignets (served at 11am daily), is literally around the corner. You must book the Celtic directly.
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