Clayton Hotel City of London  

In the heart of the City of London, steps from Brick Lane and roughly ½ mile from the Gherkin. The Tower of London, Liverpool Street and Sky Garden are all within easy walking distance. Located at 10 New Drum Street (E1 7AT), it’s about 35 minutes from London City Airport and connected to Heathrow via Paddington (Paddington is ~24 minutes away on the Underground from Aldgate East).

A modern city-center hotel with over 200 air-conditioned rooms featuring contemporary décor, flat-screen TVs, safes and desks. Rooms include espresso makers, complimentary minibar items and bottled water, plus private bathrooms with rainfall showers and toiletries. Daily housekeeping and 24-hour room service keep things effortless.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout, a bar/lounge, on-site restaurant and a coffee shop/café. Guests get complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility or can use the hotel’s 24-hour gym, with a 24-hour front desk, concierge, express check-in and express check-out for fast arrivals and departures.

A 24-hour business center, complimentary wireless internet and express check-in/check-out make this a solid pick for work trips. Dry cleaning and laundry services are available to keep schedules on track.

Theo’s Italian Kitchen serves Italian fare on-site, with additional options at the coffee shop and a lively bar/lounge. 24-hour room service is available, and full breakfasts are offered for a fee (weekdays 6:30–10:00, weekends 7:00–10:30).