HAZLITT'S, London

Rooms at Hazlitt's are named after historical figures like John Snow and the Duke of Monmouth, each with antique furniture and Victorian-style bathrooms. Some rooms feature four-poster canopy beds, claw-foot baths, and restored vintage fittings that reflect the building's 1718 origins. The hotel has 34 unique rooms, all with air conditioning and a minibar, but no two rooms share the same layout.

Breakfast is served in-room each morning, including freshly baked croissants and coffee, delivered on a tray with flowers. The hotel offers an honesty bar in the library and drawing room, where guests pour their own drinks and record consumption. Room service is available with a menu that includes pies, lattes, and other dishes, though there is no formal restaurant.

The 24-hour front desk provides concierge service, express check-in/check-out, and luggage storage. Pets are welcome with pet baskets and bowls provided, and the hotel has a lift for upper-floor access. Daily housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, and ironing service are available, along with safety deposit boxes and CCTV security.

Hazlitt's sits on Frith Street in Soho, 300 metres from Tottenham Court Road Tube Station and a short walk to Oxford Street. The British Museum, Piccadilly Circus, and Covent Garden are all within walking distance, as are dozens of West End theatres. The hotel is also close to Ronnie Scott's jazz club and numerous restaurants, bars, and shops in the area.

The hotel won the César Award as London Hotel of the Year, recognising its excellence in hospitality. Its library holds a collection of books by authors who have stayed at the hotel, including historical figures tied to the property. The building itself dates to 1718 and preserves original Georgian features like crooked floorboards, panelled walls, and working fireplaces.

Location: 300 m from Tottenham Court Road Tube, steps from Oxford Street and the West End

Rooms: 34 themed rooms with antique furniture and Victorian bathrooms

Dining: In-room breakfast with fresh croissants; honesty bar in library

Service: 24-hour front desk, concierge, pet-friendly amenities

Award: César Award for London Hotel of the Year

History: 1718 Georgian townhouse with original features