The Hoxton, Shoreditch

Surrounded by hip restaurants and bars in the trendy Shoreditch neighbourhood, this chic hotel is a 6-minute walk from the Old Street tube station, 12 minutes' walks from the lively curry houses of Brick Lane, and 2 miles from the Tower of London. Hip, individually decorated rooms with contemporary and/or mid-century modern decor feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus rainfall showerheads, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. In-room breakfast bags are provided. Room service is available. There's a fashionable grill restaurant with exposed brick walls, and a funky lobby bar, plus a library, and meeting and evening space.