Dining is an event here: Whitcomb’s serves French-Mediterranean dishes beneath an artfully lit ceiling, while 8 at The Londoner, a rooftop izakaya, pairs sushi with skyline views. Unlike some of London’s legacy hotels, The Londoner feels modern, discreet and effortlessly chic — a luxurious hideaway in the city’s liveliest square.
Our Inspector's Highlights
- The Londoner artfully balances grandeur with a sense of intimacy — staff remembers your name, your coffee order and even the little details, like how you take your gin and tonic. The service is warm but never overbearing, making you feel more like a returning guest at an exclusive club than just another visitor in a luxury hotel.
- Beneath the luxury hotel, The Retreat is an underground wellness space that offers a hydrotherapy pool, an aromatic sauna and plush poolside daybeds that lull you into blissful relaxation. Treatments featuring Hungarian Omorovicza products promise rejuvenation and a well-equipped gym provides a prime spot for a workout. There’s also a superfood drinks bar.
- Perched on the roof, 8 at The Londoner is an intimate, atmospheric and effortlessly cool izakaya, serving hand-rolled sushi and sake under lantern-lit cabanas. The skyline view stretches beyond Leicester Square, giving you a cinematic perspective of the city.
- Nestled in the heart of Theatreland, The Londoner curates experiences like behind-the-scenes access to West End shows and pre-theater dining at Whitcomb’s. You can even score last-minute premium seats for sold-out performances thanks to the hotel’s concierge connections.
- Exclusive to hotel guests, The Residence is a private members-only retreat, complete with a dedicated bar, a curated library (complete with coffee and snacks) and a secret whiskey parlor. It’s a great spot to unwind away from the crowds, with an old-school London charm that most visitors never even know exists.
The Rooms
- The rooms are designed for tranquility, with rich velvet drapes, ambient lighting and whisper-quiet soundproofing that shuts out Leicester Square’s bustle. The subtle scent of fresh eucalyptus lingers in the air, making the space feel like a private sanctuary.
- Wood-paneled walls, light wooden floors and velvet upholstery give the accommodations a homey yet stylish feel. Contemporary artworks by Edd Pearman and The Connor Brothers and patterns add a modern touch while luxo bedside lamps and a vintage radio on the nightstand keep things feeling timeless.
- A sleek bedside control panel dims the lights, sets the “do not disturb” sign and even fine-tunes the room temperature without you having to leave the plush king-sized bed. The motion-sensor nightlights softly illuminate the floor if you step out in the middle of the night.
- Surprisingly spacious bathrooms tick all the luxurious boxes with push-to-start showers, separate tubs, Dyson hairdryers, Miller Harris Tea Tonique toiletries and a heated Japanese Toto toilet.
- The Londoner’s most opulent accommodation, Tower Penthouse Suite, stretches across two floors, with a sweeping staircase and a private terrace overlooking the city. Other perks include a complimentary customized beverage trolley, keepsake Olivia von Halle silk pajamas and a secret VIP entrance between your room and The Residence.
Getting There
38 Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7DX, United Kingdom
TEL44-20-7451-0101
