Those looking to enjoy a quirky and unusual stay in England’s capital city will not be short of options when looking for London hotels that are a little bit different. There are hotels throughout the city that offer guests a slightly different experience than the average hotel might, so if you are looking to add to the experience of visiting London you may want to stay at one of these hotels.
The following 5 properties are examples of quirky and unusual accommodation options available in London:
1 – Pavilion Rock and Roll Hotel, London
The rooms in many hotels are numbered and largely feature a similar layout and design to one another. However, this is not the case when you book a room at the Pavilion Rock and Roll Hotel.
Each of the 30 rooms at this central London establishment, which is located near Hyde Park, has a unique design and name. You might want to stay in the Flower Power room, which is inspired by kitsch 1970s-style decor, although Casablanca Nights and its Moorish-period interior may be more to your liking.
Honky Tonk Afro, Metallica and Enter The Dragon are just some of the other rooms you can stay at, with Helena Bonham Carter, Kelly Brook and Naomi Campbell among the celebrities to have checked in there in the past.
Rates start from £60 per night for a small single room and all prices include tax and a complimentary continental breakfast.
2 – 40 Winks Hotel, London
For a more intimate hotel break in London, stop by 40 Winks in Stepney Green, east London.
Situated in an 18th century property, this hotel only contains two rooms so you may need to book well in advance if you want to stay here. However, just because 40 Winks is small in stature does not mean it is short on luxury and amenities. The hotel is owned by award-winning interior designer David Carter and features a stylish shabby chic look.
Glamorous pyjama parties and vintage afternoon tea gatherings are held at the hotel on a regular basis, so you can be sure there will be plenty of things going on.
3 – Courthouse Doubletree Hotel
Alternatively, you may want to book a room at the Courthouse Doubletree Hotel in Regent Street. This hotel was once the Great Marlborough Street Magistrates Court and has since been converted into five-star accommodation and contains 112 rooms and suites.
However, the Courthouse Doubletree still retains many of its original features from its days as a court. Silk, the hotel’s restaurant, contains the witness stand and judges’ bench, while three prison cells have been converted into a private dining area.
John Lennon and Mick Jagger are among those who visited the property while it was used as a courthouse, so while a stay here will allow you to follow in the footsteps of some iconic celebrities, unlike them you will not have to face criminal proceedings.
4 – Bermondsey Square Hotel, London
To get a sense of London in times gone by, you may also want to visit the 80-room Bermondsey Square Hotel in south London. The boutique guesthouse is inspired by the 1960s, with the five loft suites – Eleanor, Lucy, Ruby, Jude and Lilly – named after iconic songs from this period of time.
Just a short distance from some of the capital’s iconic attractions including the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, the hotel also offers boutique accommodation for dogs.
5 – Church Street Hotel, London
If you’d like a flavour of continental hospitality during a weekend break in London, stop by Church Street Hotel in Clerkenwell.
The rooms here are titled in Spanish, with a deluxe king-size room known as a habitacion mambo rey. Spanish-American religious art and colonial-style fans also feature in the hotel, with Mexican and Cuban interior influences incorporated everywhere.
During your stay you will receive a complimentary jar of hot sauce, while you can sample some fantastic Latin cuisine alongside a range of tequilas and spirits purchased at the CHST lounge.
With so many unusual hotels to stay in, a trip to London may prove to be an experience you won’t forget anytime soon!
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