Mama Shelter London - Shoreditch, London

Mama Shelter London - Shoreditch - A Victorian-era police station turned design hotel with karaoke rooms and rooftop terraces

Located in Tower Hamlets, this 4-star London hotel occupies a converted Victorian police station building. Mama Shelter London - Shoreditch features rooms equipped with king-size beds, flat-screen TVs with streaming services, soundproofed walls, and high-speed Wi-Fi. The property includes two rooftop terraces offering views of the capital, two karaoke rooms accommodating up to 15 people each, and a fully equipped gym. A 164.0 ft^2 meeting space hosts up to 50 guests, while the restaurant occupies a first-floor dining room with white tablecloths and a fireplace. The design-led bar displays suspended pendant lamps, mismatched chairs, Liberty London prints, and a chalkboard ceiling decorated with graffiti. Mama Shelter sits within 1 mile of Old Spitalfields Market, 2 miles from Tower Bridge, and 2.5 miles from The British Museum. Eight restaurants operate within 0.2 miles of the property, including Jake's Vegan Steaks and Hackney Coffee Company.

Pros

Regular entertainment events including Hip Hop vs R&B nights and themed parties

First-floor dining room maintains traditional English house character

Located near diverse shopping options including vintage furniture at The Dog & Wardrobe and Artwords Bookshop

Surrounded by late-night dive bars, florists, and wine bars

Cons

2.5 miles distance from The British Museum

Limited on-site dining options with one restaurant