St Martins Lane London, London

St Martins Lane London - A Philippe Starck-designed 5-star hotel with speakeasy bar and Covent Garden location

St Martins Lane London occupies a prime position in Covent Garden, London's West End shopping and entertainment hub, 984.3 ft from Trafalgar Square. The 5-star hotel features Philippe Starck's design with white lacquer rooms, etched glass surfaces, and LED color-changing light coves. Accommodations include Superior, Deluxe, and suite categories with floor-to-ceiling windows offering cityscape views, rainfall showers, free-standing baths, and Lavazza coffee machines. Blind Spot, the hotel's speakeasy bar hidden behind a boutique tea counter, serves cocktails influenced by British Empire flavors and features a golden hand-shaped handle entrance. The Den offers afternoon tea and light meals, while EllaMia operates as a craft coffee shop by day and cocktail bar by night. Eight meeting spaces include The Executive Boardroom with frosted glass wardrobes and The Penthouse event space. The gym provides 24-hour access with weights and cardio equipment. Valet parking costs £44 per night at the Bedfordbury entrance.

Pros

Prime Covent Garden location within 1640.4 ft of Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus

Philippe Starck-designed interiors with LED mood lighting in all rooms

Hidden speakeasy bar serving British Empire-inspired cocktails

24-hour gym with weights and cardio equipment

Pet-friendly policy with no additional charges

Cons

Valet parking incurs a £44 nightly fee

The vibrant Covent Garden location results in consistent street noise