One Aldwych

Rates from GBP 390

Address One Aldwych, One Aldwych, London, England, United Kingdom WC2B 4RH
Telephone Bookings : UK Reservations 0845 227 0141
Rooms: 105, including 12 suites.

 

Recommended by Hip Hotels
Hotlists: Hotels with Great Bars, Business Chic
Awards: Conde Nast Traveller (US & UK) Gold List 06

Why stay at One Aldwych?

Come for:
An 18-m basement pool with underwater music
Rooms with views of Waterloo Bridge
Popcorn and classic films in the screening room

Not suitable for:
Chic little boutique weekends - too big

Eating in:
The hotel's restaurant, Axis, serves up-to-the-minute seasonal cuisine, which the more informal Indigo's modern European is a firm favourite with guests.

Press quotes

"High-style surroundings, celebrity spottings (particularly during London Fashion Week) and a gorgeous indoor pool, along with one of the best hotel gyms in London, are the hallmarks of One Aldwych" New York Times 06

The Hotel Writes

Enter London's most exciting contemporary luxury hotel. With its sleek, comfortable interiors, two fabulous restaurants and the happening Lobby Bar, One Aldwych is much more than a hotel. The ethos that it's all about service, plus the original art collection and cutting edge technology make this a very special destination. With a great location bang in the middle of London in Covent Garden, nothing is very far away. Just some of the many reasons to stay at the award-winning One Aldwych.

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What our clients have said

Vanessa Kaoukji's Review of One Aldwych

Most of London will have noticed the gigantic oars of the Boatman sculpture as they walk past the triangular building on the north side of Waterloo bridge. Some of them may know that this is not the centrepiece of a gallery but a feature that dominates a bar. But not everyone will know that this is also the ground floor of One Aldwych, a sleek luxury hotel whose reception desk lurks rather demurely around the corner and out of sight.

The facilities

Built in 1907 for The Morning Post, the grand high-ceilinged open bar and lobby area in One Aldwych was once the advertisement hall for the newspaper. The rest of this luxury hotel, from the rooms to the sports centre, are all similarly spacious. It was transformed into a modern luxury hotel by Gordon Campbell Gray in 1998 and like his other properties the main theme is understatement. Nothing glitzy or flash but plenty of little touches to make you feel welcome. Fruit and fresh flowers everyday add a personal note.

The turn-down service shuns chocolates on your pillow and instead you receive bottles of mineral water and tomorrow’s weather forecast. Nothing about this luxury hotel is cluttered or cosy. The 'do not disturb' sign has been replaced with a switch in your room, Internet connection in every room is wireless, and there is even a built in box outside your room for your morning paper to be kept. It’s easy to see why One Aldwych caters primarily to business clientele .

One Aldwych has a fitness centre with treatment rooms and the 18-metre pool has underwater music. This luxury hotel also boasts two restaurants, Axis and Indigo, as well as an espresso bar. Within easy walking distance of Covent Garden and Kingsway, the bar often fills up with the pre-theatre crowds.

The rooms

Some of the 105 rooms at the front of One Aldwych have good views of Waterloo Bridge. The studio suites are large circular rooms and the Dome suite has its own private dining room. All bathrooms have a small televisions and the beds are enormous.

Nadia Latif's Review of One Aldwych

One Aldwych has achieved a status as something of a London institution since it opened its doors a decade ago. Beloved for its impeccable staff and excellent restaurant, its prime position overlooking Waterloo Bridge makes it pretty impossible to overlook. This is a luxury hotel that bridges the gap between the West End and the City, a fact reflected in both its decor and its clientele.

The facilities

Enter the main bar and lobby, and the striking pieces of artwork that litter One Aldwych jump out. There are around five hundred of these sculptures and paintings dotted around the communal areas and bedrooms; the main entrance gives a pretty good indication of what to expect. From the massive crossed oars that tower over the seating area to the labrador made entirely out of Beano covers, originality is key here. They sit perfectly against the understated elegance of this luxury hotel, lightening the mood with their quirkiness.

The bar itself, like the Axis and Indigo restaurants, are serious hotspots for guests and non-guests alike. Evening cocktails transform the quiet lobby area into a buzzy social space. The same goes for Axis, a firm favourite with London gourmands, who devour up the chic, seasonal cuisine with aplomb. Indigo, with its relaxed air and comforting modern European menu, is very popular with guests wanting a more informal dining experience.

The health spa and fitness centre are a real plus at One Aldwych. The gym is huge, and never too busy. A team of personal trainers are on hand throughout the day too. There’s a full-sized swimming pool in the basement, which is as quiet as the gym. The spa itself uses sumptuous Natura-Bisse products, in keeping with this luxury hotels ecologically-sound principles.

The rooms

The 105 bedrooms and suites share the same understated, contemporary decor as the communal areas. Original artworks adorn the walls of every room. The beds are huge and pillowy soft, draped in luscious Frette linens. All mod cons are present and correct, including flatscreen televisions, DVD players, fibre-optic reading lights and complimentary WIFI. The bathrooms are equally luxurious, but with an eco-friendly edge – the toilets use 80% less water, and the bath products are all-natural REN.

Rates, cancellation and conditions

Please note that the cancellation policy requires all amendments and cancellations to be made by 6pm on the day prior to the arrival date, (24 hours). Any changes following this time will result in cancellation charges if the room remains unsold for the night.

Rates are per room per night

excluding breakfast and taxes

Area airport information

Airport Name: London Heathrow

3-Letter Code: LHR

Distance from Airport to Hotel: 15 miles

Cost shuttle from the airport: Limousine Transfer £74

Estimated Taxi Charge (one-way): £50