East London is by far the British capital’s trendiest area, and Shoreditch remains its nucleus. The original Hoxton hotel has been a fixture here since 2006 and continues to be a favorite spot for both overnight blow-ins and the Londoners who linger by the fireplaces in the open-house lobby. Guest rooms, ranging in size from “Shoebox” to “Roomy,” feature parquet wood floors, blackout shades and industrial interiors inspired by the urban fabric of Shoreditch itself. Downstairs, the high-ceilinged, cement-floored lobby hosts the Hoxton Grill, where an all-day American menu offers brunch classics (including a full English breakfast) and, come evening, inventive cocktails.

The Hoxton, Shoreditch
81 Great Eastern St, 
London, 
EC2A 3HU, 
United Kingdom