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