The Hoxton, Holborn London occupies a listed former telephone exchange on High Holborn. It has 220 rooms of different sizes, a bar and the Rondo restaurant, open all day. It is a good fit if you want a central base and prefer a bistro atmosphere to a classic hotel.
Location and getting around
The British Museum is about 5 minutes on foot. Covent Garden is about 10 minutes away, and Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus about 15 minutes each. If you want to walk to the London Eye, allow about 25 minutes.
According to the hotel, Holborn Tube station is a few minutes away and Soho and Oxford Street are close.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms range from small to roomy. The decor uses wallpaper illustrated by local artists. They have a flat-screen TV, a Roberts DAB radio, tea and coffee with free water and fresh milk, and a fridge you can fill with items from the lobby shop. The bathroom has a rain shower and Blank products.
Rondo serves à la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner, and there is also room service. The hotel lends free bicycles.
If you are looking for more options in the centre, see the hotels in London.
Who it suits
- Ideal if you like the idea of sleeping in a building with history.
- A good fit if you like to get around the city by bike.
- Practical if you are travelling alone or as a couple and a compact room is enough.
Good to know
The smallest rooms are compact: if you are travelling with a lot of luggage, choose a larger one. Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00. Wifi is not among the listed services; confirm it if you need it.