White City House
Social club · White City ·
Rooftop pool, stylish mid-century design, screening rooms
Rooftop pool, stylish mid-century design, screening rooms
"The white dots on the front of the iconic BBC Television Centre in Shepherd's Bush were once the background to many a TV programme and were recognised the world-over. With the building having opened for operation in 1960, just over 50 wonderful years later the BBC moved out, but its legacy lives on in the form of a part-protected development that includes homes, offices, restaurants and entertainment venues, as well as the White City House hotel which resides in the Grade II listed Helios Building. Part of the Soho House group best-known for its private members' clubs, the hotel has a mid-century, modernist style, as well as eclectic touches that have become the brand's hallmark. The bedrooms are situated in the old broadcast offices and an overnight stay grants you access to a host of facilities, as well as temporary membership of the members only club, which includes access to three screening rooms and various events and performances. The 1960s-inspired bar is worth a visit and the rooftop pool is a must. From the colours of the towels to the flowery patterns of the sun-lounger cushions and the shape of the parasols on this suntrap terrace, everything has a pleasingly retro-chic style that evokes the happiest of times from the era when this building first opened. Grab a drink from the bar, close your eyes and immerse yourself in the atmosphere as you set your imagination free." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team
"The Soho House outpost at Westfield White City where George and Amal Clooney stopped for a bite and a drink after attending a nearby premiere." - Guy Pewsey
"A West London Soho House outpost that staged a wrap-party spread for the film adaptation of the musical Cats, with Taylor Swift among the guests and former ballet dancer Eric Underwood also in attendance." - Guy Pewsey
"Television Center, the mid-century BBC headquarters in Shepherd’s Bush, is no longer in service; its thorough redevelopment, however, is good news for the hospitality world, as it includes White City House, an outpost of the ever-growing Soho House brand of members’ clubs, restaurants, and hotels. In keeping with the building’s period, White City House leans heavily into mid-century modernist style; although the interiors have been thoroughly rebuilt, they’re a beautiful match for this distinctive building." - Tablet Hotels
