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London's hippest hotels
  • Cutting-edge photography, bold colours and dramatic furniture make staying at Qbic a one-off experience. At this east London gem, each room has a unique design, right down to the quirky light fittings. Prices are good value, too: doubles from £69 per night. Visit the website for more information. 

  • The sleek, spectacular building overlooks Somerset House on The Strand and has entirely monochrome interiors. The unique hotel also has a gorgeous roof-terrace bar and pyramidal atrium where you can relax with a cocktail and watch the sunset over the city. From £270 per night. Visit the website for more information. 
  • Not only is the Mondrian home to top class accommodation but also an exclusive art gallery and a rooftop bar housed inside the famous Sea Containers. With great views of the River Thames and a giant, cooper clad wall that echoes the hull of a ship, this is a designer's dream. From £130 per night. Visit the website for more information. 
  • This traditionally beautiful Grade II listed building houses an ultra-modern, high-tech hotel. Home to cutting edge gadgets and an iPad concierge, the Ecclestone Square Hotel, in the heart of central London, boasts innovative style and monochrome designs throughout. From £199 per night.  Visit the website for more information. 
  • On the edge of Hyde Park, La Suite West is a boutique hotel with minimalist details. Created by British designer Anouska Hempel, the hotel is home to crisp, clean lines and sculptural forms that are echoed in the landscaping of the garden as well. From £98 per night. Visit the website for more information. 
  • Each of the rooms at South Place Hotel contains a piece of artwork from a contemporary London artist - and that won’t be the only feature to impress in this dramatic hotel. With lighting rigged up to make it seem like your bed is floating above the floor and the art, culture and nightlife of nearby Spitalfield’s, Shoreditch and Hoxton you won’t want to leave the South Place Hotel when it’s time to check out. From £157 per night. Visit their website for more information. 
  • Located in the leafy, upmarket Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Blakes is another creation of designer, Anouska Hempel and is thought to be one of the world’s first luxury boutique hotels. A black façade introduces the interior design journey that will take you through India, China, Indonesia and further. From £312 per night. Visit their website for more information. 

  • Eccentric styling and furnishings will wow anyone who stays at the Sanctum Soho Hotel. Just a stone’s throw from central London, the hotel’s location is perfect for those looking to enjoy the culture, arts and nightlife of the capital but the hotel’s swanky bar and restaurant may mean you don’t want to leave. From £186 per night. Visit the website for more information.  

  • The glitz and glamour of Leicester Square is home to the jet-black entrance hall and sparkling gold bar of W London. No expense has been spared in it decadent design: this feels like a celeb's hangout. From £249 per night. Visit the website for more information. 
  • Found in the heart of cultural London, the Exhibitionist is opposite the Natural History Museum and within walking distance of the V&A Museum, the Albert Hall and the Science Museum. The beautifully restored 18th century townhouse combines original design and contemporary decoration for a modern feel. The hotel also boasts eight art galleries with famous pieces for visitors to enjoy. From £162 per night. Visit their website for more information. 

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