The Hoxton Southwark

It’s my new favourite hotel. Best design- not “breathtaking”- just super stylish while also being super comfortable. AND THE ART. Real art in the walls, hung with flair and whimsy. Friendliest staff of any hotel I’ve been to in the entirety of my life. Great location. I was sad to leave. (All they need are washcloths, shower caps, and slippers. And the sink water pressure was terrible. But I don’t care, I’d go back again without a second thought. Also, while they don’t have the above mentioned items, they DO have real milk in the mini fridge, and they still have a note pad and pencil, which so many hotels have stopped having in the rooms.) The second level lounge is great for working late (or early- I was able to do late night (US time) zoom calls, undisturbed, comfortably, feeling very safe, and with plenty of room and access to plugging in my laptop. In a luxurious setting. 10/10 The restaurant downstairs, Albies, is also delightful. We had a good burger and really good fries. They make a great iced latte, too. And have lots of fun cocktails.

I stayed 4 nights at this hotel in one of the cozy rooms. It is vibrant and lively hotel in a great location. The staff was welcoming and accommodating. I had a thumping noise in my room the second night and the hotel moved me to another room so I could sleep. The problem was fixed promptly and I enjoyed another 3 nights there. My only downgrades were on 1) room service hours, but snacks were available at the front desk for a reasonable price; and 2) lighting in the rooms is with bare Edison style bulbs which is harsh. A softer shaded light source would have been nice. Also, amenities are limited in room—no cotton swabs or cotton balls and no wash clothes. All minor. I will definitely stay in Hoxton properties in the future.

I had a pleasant stay overall. The hotel is in a great location—situated in a quiet neighborhood but still close to train stations and plenty of good restaurants. The rooftop and lobby restaurants are excellent options if you prefer to dine in, and the staff throughout the hotel were friendly and helpful. When I first arrived, the bed sheets didn’t feel very clean. I requested a change at the lobby, and it was handled promptly. I believe this was more of a laundry handling issue rather than a reflection on the housekeeping staff, who were otherwise attentive. Overall, the experience was positive, and I’d consider staying here again.