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As the glass doors open up, a long dark blue sofa separates the entrance from the restaurant area. Sofas, each of different colors, metallic shelves, books and paintings... Pass the vibrant lobby, take a left and reach the reception. Checking in is easy and quick before continuing to the elevators up the alley to arrive to the rooms. Decorative items are everywhere. Books, old furniture, design items, metal, wood... The choices and ideas are endless in this living art space. Every floor is different, every corner is different and your eyes don't seem to get bored. By pure curiosity, I decided to visit the six floors constituting this hotel. The carpet that covers them, grey in the background, has six lines, each representing a floor. The floors are different colors and have different design items to welcome you. Even the lights in the alleys are the same as the large letter printed on the carpet facing the elevator. The 208 rooms are cleverly designed so that you have everything you need and nothing that you don't. You get the best, from royally approved mattresses to a serious soaking in the rainmaker showers. And while you’re at it, take free Wi-Fi, an hour of phone calls, fresh milk, water and, of course, the daily breakfast.
There's no hierarchy here, all of the rooms are the same size and come with exactly the same benefits. However the Hoxton have eight concept rooms, which are a little louder than the rest.
- The space is a mix of white, black and dark wood
- An industrial style takes over
- A long black wall to the right has a round mirror in its middle
- Facing the door is a working desk designed from grey metal and rugged wood with a TV on a stand
- Choose from a dozen books to read from
- The 42-inch screen is kind is a cinema experience in this small room
- Two twin beds or one king fill in the space
- Indirect lighting is kind enough to accompany you through your journey
- Behind the bed, a large dark blue leather square protects your head from bumping the wall
- Robert's musical system offers a choice of a thousand internet radio channels free of charge depending on your mood and style
- A large bathroom, soap and shampoo and a rain shower, that's all what you need
- The fridge is empty and only offers free water and milk: you can order the rest from the reception
- In the room, a coffee machine, coffee sachets and tea are offered
- Real wood parquet makes it enjoyable to walk around barefoot
- A relaxing bed, or at least relaxing after such a busy day discovering London
- In the corner is the sofa, its leather fabrics and designer pillow. I spent most of my time on it
- Safe and hair dryer are available in all rooms
Good to know:
- The hotel is less than 1 mile from London’s Liverpool Street station
- Speedy free Wi-Fi is offered
- A light breakfast is delivered to the room every morning (yogurt, banana, orange juice). Just remember to tick the bag and hang it at the door
- The hotel has four Macintosh computers in the lobby and free printing and faxing services
- Enjoy up to 1 hour per day of complimentary phone calls to the UK, USA, Australia, and most of Europe
- Old Street Tube Station is only five minutes’ walk away
- The Hoxton Grill restaurant serves American-style grilled food and tasty breakfasts in the morning
- The rooms have English and European electrical plugs
- Ask for your late checkout, we paid £5 an hour
- Taxis pick up their clientele from the back door since the main entrance doesn't have a parking spot
- A high ceiling makes the space relaxing and fun
- A dimmed lighting, enjoyable and funky
- Metal, wood, leather... The hundreds of items are more of a gallery
- The space is divided into many corners where sharing is a normal thing
- Two chimneys, one on each, side add warmth and style and are lit every night
- The lobby is on the left side, three Mac computers, a joyful staff and behind them a filled wall of snacks and drinks for special room delivery
- On the right is the bar, grill and restaurant. You can sit on the high rectangular table surfing the Internet or meeting some friends
- Next to the reception is the business center, large 27-inch screens and free Internet for all
- Take a photo at the photo booth for £3