Virgin Hotels London - Shoreditch, London

Virgin Hotels London - Shoreditch - A contemporary East End hotel with members-only club, rooftop dining, and live entertainment venue

Located in the heart of East End, Virgin Hotels London - Shoreditch anchors itself as a 5-star London hotel with 120 rooms, including six suites. The property features multiple dining venues, including Red Rooster, the only other outpost of the acclaimed Harlem-based restaurant by chef Marcus Samuelsson, and Bibo by Dani Garcia. The rooftop LIDO brasserie serves breakfast, while Christina's café and cocktail bar showcases local suppliers. Each room comes equipped with air conditioning, premium bedding, a minibar, tea and coffee facilities, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and complimentary toiletries. A 24-hour fitness center and over 6000 square feet of meeting space, including a ballroom and screening room, cater to active and business travelers. Virgin Hotels maintains a downstairs members-only club with its own bar and live performance venue, hosting secret gigs with notable acts. The location places guests within walking distance of Old Spitalfields Market (0.5 miles), Barbican Centre (0.5 miles), and Tower of London (1 mile).

Pros

Live music five nights weekly, plus Gospel choir performances during Sunday brunch

Members-only club hosts exclusive performances by prominent artists

All-day Mexican cuisine available at Tienda Roosteria

Comprehensive safety features including carbon monoxide detectors, security system, and first aid equipment

Cons

London City Airport is the nearest airport option

Surrounding area can get busy due to proximity to major thoroughfares