The Londoner is on Leicester Square itself, in the centre of the West End. It is a large 5-star hotel, with 350 rooms according to the hotel, six restaurants and bars, a spa and event rooms. It is a good fit if you want cinemas and theatres on your doorstep and plenty of facilities inside.
Location and getting around
Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square are both about a 5-minute walk away. Covent Garden is around 10 minutes on foot. The London Eye and the British Museum are about 15 minutes.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms and suites, designed by the studio Yabu Pushelberg, have a work desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. There is a penthouse in the tower with panoramic views.
Guests have access to The Residence, a club with lounges such as The Drawing Room and The Y Bar, which works as a workspace during the day. According to the hotel, snacks, soft drinks, tea and coffee are offered free of charge during the day. The spa has a pool and a gym, and there is a lounge on the roof. Breakfast includes continental, full English, a la carte, buffet and healthy options.
Who it suits
- You are travelling for work and would like a lounge to work in outside your room.
- You want to step out of the hotel with cinemas and theatres on the same square.
- You are looking for breakfast with healthy options.
Good to know
Arrival is from 15:00 to 0:00 and departure from 0:00 to 12:00. You will be asked for photo ID and a credit card. The spa, pool and gym appear only in the hotel’s own description: confirm opening hours when you book. Compare with other 5-star hotels in the centre.