Batty Langley’s Hotel London is on Folgate Street, a cobbled street in Spitalfields, about a 5-minute walk from Liverpool Street station. Its rooms have antique furniture and silk curtains, and breakfast can be taken in your room. It is a good fit if you want a hotel with the feel of an old house near the City.
Location and getting around
The address is 12 Folgate Street, E1. Besides Liverpool Street station, the Tower of London and St Paul’s Cathedral are about 25 minutes on foot.
Waterloo (3.1 km), King’s Cross (3.3 km) and Covent Garden (3.3 km) are better reached by Tube or taxi.
Rooms and facilities
Each room has its own decor. All have:
- air conditioning;
- a smart TV with a media hub;
- a classic-style bathroom;
- free wifi.
On arrival you are welcomed with a tray of tea or coffee. There is a self-service bar and 24-hour room service. Breakfast, in your room or in the shared rooms, includes croissants, Brick Lane bagels and smoothies; one of those rooms, the tapestry room, looks onto a private courtyard.
Who it suits
- Practical if you arrive by train at Liverpool Street and want to drop your bags quickly.
- A good fit if you like period interiors and antique furniture.
- Ideal if you prefer breakfast in your room.
Good to know
There is no record of a restaurant for lunch and dinner. Check-in starts at 15:00, with photo ID and a credit card; check-out is at 12:00. You can compare options in our list of 5-star hotels.