Now that we are getting used to our new- found freedom we thought it was a good time to bring attention to some of London’s most exciting new hotel openings! We have put together our top 5 favourite new hotels of 2021.

1. The Mondrian

As The Curtain falls on, well, The Curtain, a phoenix rises from the ashes. This particular phoenix is Accor and SBE’s Mondrian Shoreditch, which opened on the 2nd August. Mondrian’s sixth hotel is its European flagship (following Mondrian Southbank’s switch to Sea Containers London in 2019). The 120 room property will offer up a brand new dining experience with world famous Spanish chef Dani Garcia bringing some flare and innovation to Shoreditch with his new tapas restaurant BiBo, while The Rumpus Room (previously of Sea Containers), will take over the stunning rooftop lounge. Altitude at The Curtain is still open to members with its rooftop area and pool, while Christina’s Shoreditch an all- day coffee, cocktail, wine and katsu sando bar will source produce locally. Nightly rates from £299 including VAT and breakfast.

2.Canopy by Hilton, London

The UK’s first Canopy by Hilton London City will open in the East End this October within the new Minories development. The portfolio of locally-inspired and contemporary hotels offer stylish tranquil guest rooms with an emphasis on experiencing and exploring the local area. Grab a complimentary bike and set off to explore nearby London attractions like St Paul’s Cathedral or Borough Market. For business travellers, tourists and locals alike, Canopy by Hilton London City will be the perfect hotel in which to relax and recharge, with a number of dining options. Work or socialise in the Freedom Café with coffee or cocktails, eat artisan breakfast or East End inspired dishes in the hotel’s speciality restaurant Penny Squares, or live it up at Florattica – the rooftop terrace boasting floor-to-ceiling flower power! There’s also a swanky, versatile private dining room which benefits from plenty of natural light.

3. NYX Holborn

NYX is our kind of hotel! Taking its names from the Greek goddess of the night, NYX Hotel London Holborn is designed to reflect the energy of the city. Relaxed luxury is very much the vibe here with stunning ultra-modern bedrooms, ‘Dream’ beds, a fully stocked SMEG fridge and cosy robes. VIP guests will love the surprising touches which await… Social spaces boast sultry lighting, awesome music and stylish surroundings, while The Rena Spa features an incredible Greco-Roman swimming pool. The NYX bar and restaurant will have a DJ on most nights of the week, with creative foods and Instagrammable cocktails on offer from the delicious menu. With the whole of London on your doorstep, NYX Hotel London Holborn occupies an enviable location and it’s placed just a 15 minute walk from Covent Garden and Soho.

4. The Londoner

Launching as the world’s first ‘super boutique hotel’, The Londoner, occupying a prime spot in London’s legendary Leicester Square, has cost over £300 million to build and is now open! Bringing ‘a new definition of lifestyle’, contemporary designer Yabu Pushelberg has pushed the boundaries across 16 stunning stories with 350 rooms and suites offering luxury boutique hotel style to satisfy the modern traveller’s every whim. Offering up innovative Japanese cuisine and a new take on Mediterranean flavour. The brand new Londoner hotel will play host to a signature restaurant, a rooftop bar and a gastro tavern, while its very own private club The Residence will showcase three intimate yet sociable, seamless spaces. The Londoner’s signature restaurant Whitcomb’s will occupy the ground floor with a Med-style setting and a seasonal a la carte menu, along with neighbourhood pub Joshua’s Tavern which will showcase an impressive range of terroir-led gintonicas. The Stage – The Londoner’s luxurious Champagne

5. NoMad Covent Garden

This first international outpost for the brand sees the NoMad London hotel draw its inspiration from the colourful past of the building itself – the former Bow Street Magistrates Court in Covent Garden where The Krays and Oscar Wilde stood trial. With Sydell Group’s Andrew Zobler having joined forces with interior design geniuses Roman and Williams, the result is a combo of antique furnishings and new bespoke pieces, ultimate luxury and underlying mystery with an emphasis on excellence in every sense. Rooms range from classic through to the Royal Opera Suite and each includes mosaic bathrooms and keyless entry. With a glass ceilinged all day dining atrium restaurant at its heart, food features heavily with Exec Chef Ian Coogan at the helm. Side Hustle serves up Mexican inspired sharer plates and agave-based drinks in its moody, heavily stocked bar, and the Library offers up breakfast and light fare through the day, along with wine and small plates in the evening.