Pros

  • Luxury hotel with storied history, period charm, and designer flair
  • Next to bustling Liverpool St Station transport hub
  • Walking distance to hip East London attractions
  • Smart rooms with free minibars
  • Excellent range of quality dining and chic champagne bar
  • Health club with modern gym and steam room
  • Pre-loaded iPads available on request
  • Refurbished Masonic temple available to hire
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout
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Cons

  • No swimming pool or spa
  • Some rooms prone to station noise
  • Subtle room decor can be underwhelming
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Bottom Line

The Andaz Liverpool Street is a high-end hotel awash with Victorian elegance and chic 21st-century design. It is set right next to one of London's busiest train terminals, putting it within easy reach of the city center and the hipster hangouts of East London. While room decor can feel underwhelming, all have good tech and some feature original artworks. Outstanding dining options certainly impress, however if lack of a pool or spa facilities are an issue, check out the equally upscale -- though less hip -- Langham Hotel.

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Amenities

  • Fitness Center
  • Internet

Oyster Hotel Review

Andaz London Liverpool Street

Scene

Victorian elegance meets sharp 21st-century design and luxury chic

Originally opened as the Great Eastern Hotel in 1884, this handsome Victorian property is built on the site of Bethlehem Hospital. Dating back to 1247, it was England's first hospital for the mentally ill and was more commonly known as "bedlam." Stepping inside the Andaz Liverpool Street, bedlam is the last word you'd use to describe the instantly serene and moodily stylish lobby. Instead of a traditional reception desk, guests are greeted by friendly staff with iPads for a high-tech check-in. 

Once owned by renowned designer Terence Conran, the hotel was bought and rebranded by the Hyatt chain in 2006, while retaining plenty of its previous unique design concepts. The theme of old meets new is explored throughout, with antique painting adorning contemporary hallways, and sharp 21st-century styling alongside period marble staircases. A second lobby also leads to a bright and airy atrium pierced by a shimmering steel column. The combination of contemporary art, 19th-century architecture, and an abundance of savvy, chic design touches set a genuinely urbane and sophisticated tone. The property is popular with corporate business travelers, well-heeled tourists, and even the odd celebrity -- Beyonce and Lady Gaga to name two. 

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Location

Next to bustling Liverpool St Station and close to vibrant East London attractions

The hotel is located on a busy side street next to the ever-bustling Liverpool St Station in London's Square Mile. A major business and financial center during the week, the area is also popular with tourists on the weekend, as it is within walking distance of various East London attractions such as Old Spitalfields Market and Brick Lane. Being a major transport hub, Liverpool St Station also connects throughout London including to Oxford Circus in 10 minutes and Stansted Airport in 50. Trendy Shoreditch and Old Street -- full of hip boutiques, bars, and restaurants -- are a 10-minute stroll away.

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Rooms

Simply styled rooms with free non-alcoholic minibar drinks

The hotel has 267 rooms and suites, most of which are decorated in smart, simple coontemporary styling with dark oak-wood paneling. After the chic grandeur of the common space room decor can feel a little underwhelming, though some do jazz things up with original street art (very much in trend with the urban hipster vibe of neighboring Shoreditch). Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, iPod docks, and 25-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and movies on demand. Pre-loaded iPods are available on request. Non-alcoholic drinks in minibars are free as are all local phone calls. Traditional-style bathrooms have floor-to-ceiling brick tiling, marble-rimmed basins, and fast-fill tubs, as well as high-end products and robes. While most rooms are well soundproofed some are prone to station noise. 

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Features

Excellent range of quality dining -- though no pool or spa

The hotel has an impressive choice of eating and drinking options. These include 1901 Restaurant and Wine Lounge, with a gorgeous ballroom setting and a focus on British produce; Miyako, an authentic Japanese eatery; Eastway Brasserie, a brasserie grill; and Lady Abercorn's Pub & Kitchen, a traditional English pub. 

There's a health club with a modern gym and steam room, though no swimming pool or spa (though spa treatments are available in-room). A secret Masonic temple that was hidden behind a fake wall until its discovery in 2000 is also available for events.  

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Things You Should Know About Andaz London Liverpool Street

Also Known As

  • Andaz Liverpool Street London
  • Andaz Liverpool Street

Address

40 Liverpool Street, London EC2M 7QN, United Kingdom

Website

Oyster Hotel Review

Andaz London Liverpool Street

Scene

Victorian elegance meets sharp 21st-century design and luxury chic

Originally opened as the Great Eastern Hotel in 1884, this handsome Victorian property is built on the site of Bethlehem Hospital. Dating back to 1247, it was England's first hospital for the mentally ill and was more commonly known as "bedlam." Stepping inside the Andaz Liverpool Street, bedlam is the last word you'd use to describe the instantly serene and moodily stylish lobby. Instead of a traditional reception desk, guests are greeted by friendly staff with iPads for a high-tech check-in. 

Once owned by renowned designer Terence Conran, the hotel was bought and rebranded by the Hyatt chain in 2006, while retaining plenty of its previous unique design concepts. The theme of old meets new is explored throughout, with antique painting adorning contemporary hallways, and sharp 21st-century styling alongside period marble staircases. A second lobby also leads to a bright and airy atrium pierced by a shimmering steel column. The combination of contemporary art, 19th-century architecture, and an abundance of savvy, chic design touches set a genuinely urbane and sophisticated tone. The property is popular with corporate business travelers, well-heeled tourists, and even the odd celebrity -- Beyonce and Lady Gaga to name two. 

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Location

Next to bustling Liverpool St Station and close to vibrant East London attractions

The hotel is located on a busy side street next to the ever-bustling Liverpool St Station in London's Square Mile. A major business and financial center during the week, the area is also popular with tourists on the weekend, as it is within walking distance of various East London attractions such as Old Spitalfields Market and Brick Lane. Being a major transport hub, Liverpool St Station also connects throughout London including to Oxford Circus in 10 minutes and Stansted Airport in 50. Trendy Shoreditch and Old Street -- full of hip boutiques, bars, and restaurants -- are a 10-minute stroll away.

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Rooms

Simply styled rooms with free non-alcoholic minibar drinks

The hotel has 267 rooms and suites, most of which are decorated in smart, simple coontemporary styling with dark oak-wood paneling. After the chic grandeur of the common space room decor can feel a little underwhelming, though some do jazz things up with original street art (very much in trend with the urban hipster vibe of neighboring Shoreditch). Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, iPod docks, and 25-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and movies on demand. Pre-loaded iPods are available on request. Non-alcoholic drinks in minibars are free as are all local phone calls. Traditional-style bathrooms have floor-to-ceiling brick tiling, marble-rimmed basins, and fast-fill tubs, as well as high-end products and robes. While most rooms are well soundproofed some are prone to station noise. 

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Features

Excellent range of quality dining -- though no pool or spa

The hotel has an impressive choice of eating and drinking options. These include 1901 Restaurant and Wine Lounge, with a gorgeous ballroom setting and a focus on British produce; Miyako, an authentic Japanese eatery; Eastway Brasserie, a brasserie grill; and Lady Abercorn's Pub & Kitchen, a traditional English pub. 

There's a health club with a modern gym and steam room, though no swimming pool or spa (though spa treatments are available in-room). A secret Masonic temple that was hidden behind a fake wall until its discovery in 2000 is also available for events.  

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Babysitting Services

  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio

  • Business Center

  • Cable

  • Concierge

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Fitness Center

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Rental Car Service Desk Onsite

  • Room Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

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