The building is actually buildings, incorporating a wonderful Victorian pub, and two or three main hotel buildings apparently united by an in-filled central atrium, skilfully designed and accommodating the lift shafts and providing the connector to keep the levels united. There doesn’t appear to be logic in an hotel that is more floors on one side than it is on the other, but it does make for interesting interior architecture and short bedroom corridors. Signage is well worked out so ‘wayfinding’ is straightforward. As well as the Victorian pub there is also a much in demand Masonic Temple, used by film crews etc., and of course listed. It is even still in use by the Masons, although I am told they are not the force in the City they once were. But then what is after the credit crunch?
Bedrooms appear to be all very similar, and are generously sized and fitted out. The rooms are dominated by the very large desk which has a set of concealed sockets and plugs for all the electrical charging devices carried by travellers these days. This must be the largest business desk I have seen in any hotel room, and fitting for an hotel that is dominated by its business traffic. The black white and red colour scheme works very well and flows seamlessly from the colouring of the corridors. Wardrobes etc. are all placed in a black lacquered wall, and the black and white element continues into the stylish bathrooms.
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Each room has a chaise longue. Click to see the bedside unit - this is a standard shot for Hoteldesigns and stands as a comparator in other hotel Reviews
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