At a glance: 5-star · Since 1999 · Renovated 2014 · 203 rooms
Near: Leicester Square · 3 min walk
For a French meal, Côte Brasserie on St Martin’s Lane is a short walk from the hotel. The hotel itself has Restaurant 45 for all-day dining, EllaMia café, and Spotlight for afternoon tea. Around the corner, Seven Dials is a two-minute walk with independent restaurants and pubs, and Soho, five minutes west, adds more dining options. Covent Garden’s streets nearby are packed with places to eat, from pre-theatre menus to standalone restaurants. You’ll find plenty of choices within a few minutes’ walk in any direction.
St Martins Lane sits in the heart of Covent Garden, surrounded by the West End's theatres and Soho's creative energy. Leicester Square is a 3-minute walk, Trafalgar Square 4 minutes, and the London Eye 12 minutes away. The National Gallery, Covent Garden Piazza, and Somerset House are all within a short stroll. Seven Dials, a two-minute walk, offers boutique shops and independent restaurants, while Neal's Yard is tucked just behind it. The hotel's own bar, cafe, lobby bar, and restaurant are right on site for a quick bite or drink.
From London City Airport, take a taxi or ride-hailing service directly to the hotel; it is the simplest option. For public transport, Leicester Square Tube Station is a 3-minute walk from the hotel, and Charing Cross Tube Station is also nearby. From Heathrow, take the Piccadilly line directly to Leicester Square, about 50 minutes with no changes. From Gatwick, take National Rail to Charing Cross, roughly 35 minutes, then walk to the hotel. Black cabs are available on the street at all hours, and private transfers can be arranged.
In the evening, the West End theatre district is right on your doorstep, with St Martin's Theatre and the London Coliseum nearby. For a drink, the hotel's own Blind Spot speakeasy bar and lobby bar are easy options, and Soho's cocktail bars and live music venues are a short walk west. Leicester Square, a 3-minute walk away, brings cinemas and clubs for a longer night out. You can also catch a show or enjoy the street performers around Covent Garden Piazza, just a few minutes from the hotel.
St Martins Lane is an excellent base for exploring London, with many top sights within a short walk. Leicester Square is just a 3-minute walk away, Trafalgar Square is 4 minutes, and the London Eye is a 12-minute stroll. Big Ben and SEA LIFE London Aquarium are both 14 minutes away, while Westminster Abbey is 15 minutes and Buckingham Palace is 18 minutes on foot. For St. Paul's Cathedral, a 25-minute walk gets you there, or you can hop on the Tube from nearby Leicester Square or Charing Cross stations. The central location makes it easy to set out for any part of the city and return comfortably.
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