A grand former bank in the City turned buzzy hotel with a hall full of restaurants and a rooftop pool.
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The verdict
Worth the stay for…
Great for
If you've only got a day
Couples
Solo travellers
Photographers
Night owls
Depends
Travellers on a budget
Families with kids
Foodies
Anyone here to unwind
Not for
—
Worth it for if you've only got a day, couples and solo travellers.
The location trade-off
What you're near — and what you're not
Walkable
Bank & the City
St Paul's (short walk)
Bank tube on the doorstep
Cut off from
West End theatres (~20 min)
The City empties out at weekends
Rooms & rate
What you're paying for
A wide spread of room categories, from compact 'Crash Pad'-style entry rooms to large suites; the smaller categories are tight, so size up if you want space. Most of the action is downstairs in the banking hall.
Why we say this
Insider secrets & local vibes
The former Midland Bank hall is a spectacular setting, ringed by restaurants and live jazz most evenings.
Not independently verified — estimated
It's a busy social hub and several areas (including the rooftop) are members-only, so it can feel less like a private retreat.
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The ground-floor scene and rooftop make it a genuine destination for drinks and dinner.
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What it feels like
Reading the room, traveller by traveller
With friends
A great social base if you want the buzz and the dining options downstairs at your feet.
Couples
Glamorous and fun, but go in knowing the rooftop pool is members-only and the vibe is lively, not serene.
Good to know
Before you go
Cost
£350–650 / night
Last verified
2026-06-17
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