Rooftop restaurant with oyster bar, chic rooms, co-working
14th Floor, South Bank, 40 Blackfriars Rd, London SE1 8NY, United Kingdom Get directions
"I found The Hoxton, Southwark to host DJs and a buzzy restaurant at night while serving daytime media types working in its co-working areas; it even offers a dedicated co-working space and day passes." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team
"Why did this hotel catch your attention? What's the vibe?Is this a cool co-working space? A restaurant? A hotel? The Hoxton Southwark has got that exposed-brick, multi-use-lobby thing down to a tee. Here, freelancers nurse coffees behind MacBooks, media workers come to gossip over a bottle of wine, and tourists sling cocktails after catching whatever's on view at The Tate Modern, which is just a few blocks away. What's the backstory?The people behind The Hoxton have been busy; after a slow start—the first location opened in Shoreditch in 2006, followed by a second in Holborn in 2014—the group now has now opened nine properties. Hoxton Southwark, the newest, sits in a part of town that has, until now, badly needed stylish, affordable hotels. Like its sister properties, this location has buzzy communal spaces and chic, functional rooms at reasonable rates. Tell us all about the accommodations. Any tips on what to book?Rooms range from Shoebox to Biggy; the former is compact but not stifling. All rooms have windows and king-size beds. Décor is cool and reassuringly predictable: wood paneling, velvet headboards, mid-century-style lamps, and bathrooms with metro tiles and brass fittings. The bathrooms are small but have walk-in rain showers. Is there a charge for Wi-Fi, and how is the quality?Free and fast. Drinking and dining—what are we looking at?A swish seafood restaurant on the rooftop has a lovely outdoor terrace and London’s longest oyster list. Back on the open-plan ground floor, Albie does a mean vegan burger. A breakfast bag (piece of fruit, juice, and protein bar) is included in the rate. What type of travelers will you find here?The communal areas are filled with at least as many locals as tourists, all discussing their latest pitch and the current exhibition at the Tate. What about the neighborhood? Does the hotel fit in, make itself part of the scene?The neighborhood is business-y rather than residential, but the whole of the South Bank is your oyster, and Borough Market is minutes away. Bottom line: Worth it? Why?The new Hoxton is a total bargain in the beating heart of the South Bank." - Laura Goulden
"Not many hotels allow you to roll out of bed and stand Thames-side in front of Tate Modern within five minutes. Tucked away in super-central (but underrated) Southwark, the third London property from the Hoxton group – its Shoreditch and Holborn sites also come highly recommended – offers just that."
"The Hoxton Southwark features crittal shower doors, a common design element in contemporary hotel bathrooms."
"The Hoxton, Southwark is located by the Blackfriars Bridge in London, within walking distance from the South Bank and some of the main attractions of the city. The rooms at this hotel are designed with industrial features inspired by the neighborhood, including Crittall-style windows, concrete ceilings and bare brick walls. Hoxton perks come as standard in every room including free tea, coffee, water and milk, 1-hour free international calls, a mini fridge to stock with products from a lobby shop at supermarket prices, Blank toiletries and free WiFi access. The Hoxton, Southwark is home to a rooftop restaurant, with dining options also available in the lobby and mezzanine. Popular points of interest near the accommodations include London Bridge, St Paul's Cathedral and Savoy Theater. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 8.1 mi from The Hoxton, Southwark." - My Boutique Hotel (en)
