The Mandrake has 30 rooms and suites spread over four floors around a courtyard with hanging gardens of jasmine and passion flower. It is a 5-star hotel on Newman Street, about two minutes from Oxford Street. It is a good fit if you like hotels with an art collection and nightlife inside the building itself.
Location and getting around
The address is 20-21 Newman Street, postcode W1T. On foot, the British Museum is about 10 minutes away, and Piccadilly Circus and Covent Garden about 15. Trafalgar Square is around 20 minutes’ walk and Marble Arch about half an hour.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms face the central courtyard, and the suites include a penthouse. The hotel has its own art collection and free wifi throughout the building.
- Yopo restaurant and bar, serving Latin American cooking.
- Jurema, an outdoor terrace.
- Live music and a DJ from Thursday to Saturday, according to the hotel.
Breakfast is a la carte, with a Latin American or full English option.
Who it suits
- You like contemporary art and bold decor.
- You want an evening of drinks and music without leaving the hotel.
- You fancy trying a breakfast that is different from the English one.
Good to know
From Thursday to Saturday there is music in the bar; if you go to bed early, ask which rooms are furthest away. Check-in is from 15:00 to 0:00, with photo ID and a credit card, and check-out is until 11:00. You will find more areas and hotels in our guide to accommodation in London.