When it comes to London’s trendiest neighbourhoods, Shoreditch is up there with the best of them, and a stay at the stylish Andaz London Liverpool Street is the perfect place from which to explore the local area. But this isn’t just one of the coolest spots to rest your head – it’s also one of the most exclusive luxury hotels in London, and with just about everything going for it, it’s easy to see why.
Part of the ever-expanding Hyatt portfolio, the hotel offers a seamless experience that is tailored to suit each and every individual guest, and with a host of excellent facilities, an excellent location and impeccable service from start to finish, if you’re planning a visit to the capital soon then here are six reasons to make it your accommodation of choice.
Location, location, location
Enjoying a privileged location on sophisticated Liverpool Street, Andaz London allows guests to relax in the lap of luxury and escape the hustle and bustle of the capital whilst enjoying the hotel’s excellent range of facilities – but step outside, and you’re right in the heart of East London’s captivating cultural scene.
Located in the London borough of Hackney, Shoreditch is lined with trendy coffee shops and pop-ups, with an impressive selection of restaurants and bars that come alive after dark. But its rich cultural heritage adds an air of intrigue, and with Liverpool Street Station, as well as Old Street and Shoreditch High Street Undergrounds all closeby, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better-connected part of the capital.
A real artist’s paradise
Since the early 90s, Shoreditch has been seen as the trendiest place in London to find emerging talent – and while the landscape has undeniably changed since then, the mixture of grass-roots art spaces and glossy galleries remains the same.
Some of the biggest street art murals in Shoreditch can be found on nearby Chance Street, where some big names have exhibited their work over the years. And with a host of excellent art galleries, including the Iniva Institute of Visual Arts and the Cock ‘n’ Bull gallery, which is known for its immense Damien Hirst sculpture of a cow and chicken in formaldehyde – nearby, Shoreditch truly is an artist’s paradise.
As well as being close to a range of arts and cultural attractions, the hotel itself exemplifies a stylish, modern design aesthetic that effortlessly combines the building’s rich Victorian heritage, with a cooler, edgier aesthetic.
The building harks all the way back to 1884, when it was initially built as The Great Eastern Hotel, and today, its elegant interior blurs the lines of traditional hotel spaces to bring staff and guests together.
Some of the most exclusive rooms and suites in the capital
With a total of 267 thoroughly modern guest rooms and suites to choose from, you can expect to be spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing yours. The Andaz Design Suite is a stand-out, boasting 80 square metres of floor space and a vibrant aesthetic dreamt up by British designer Sir Terence Conran and drawing inspiration from the hotel’s East London surroundings.
Featuring a king bedroom and large lounge space, all furnishings have been carefully hand-selected to complement the thoroughly modern look and feel, and from the Eames and Karusselli chairs to the ridiculously comfortable Savoir bed, everything about the space exudes understated luxury.
All rooms have been designed in a residential style to ensure you feel right at home when stepping inside, with accessories like the large photographer’s lamps by Artisan injecting a little extra cool. Shoreditch is known for its edginess, and quirks like the use of tattoo art on the tan leather bed headboards offer a nod to the area’s silk weavers, who have a long history in the area, while the unique bathroom art by local artist, Sophie Mo references the hotel’s connections with the neighbourhood’s arts and culture scene.
Food and drink options galore
Foodies will be right at home at the Andaz London Liverpool Street, which offers a selection of five different restaurants and bars to choose from, each with its own distinctive character.
Cosy and intimate Japanese eatery Miyako serves up a decadent menu of traditional sushi, sashimi and teriyaki dishes amidst understated, minimalistic surroundings. Stepping into the Eastway Brasserie, meanwhile, is like walking straight into the buzzy atmosphere of the East End, and is a great spot in which to enjoy a long and leisurely brunch. Here, it’s all about a relaxed dining experience, no matter what time of day it happens to be, and with a menu packed with reinterpreted brasserie classics like burgers, grills and salads, there’s something for everyone.
Rake’s Café Bar is the former by day and the latter by night, offering simple and comforting food alongside excellent coffee. Then, there’s the quaint and cosy Lady Abercorn’s Pub and kitchen – a contemporary pub offering up classic signature dishes like fish and chips and bangers and mash – or, if you’re looking for smaller bites to enjoy alongside a glass of wine or local beer, then opt for a cheese toastie, some buffalo wings or one of the many other nibbles and sharing plates available.
Finishing off Andaz London’s food and drink line-up, no stay at the hotel would be complete without a visit to the sophisticated 1901 Wine Lounge, where you can choose from a vast selection of great wines from around the world, sourced from both established vineyards and lesser-known producers. If you’re looking for a quiet and cosy spot to spend a relaxed evening, then this is it, and you never know – you might just find a new favourite while you’re here.
Health and wellness facilities
The hustle and bustle of London can sometimes feel overwhelming, but the Andaz London Liverpool Street provides a haven away from the stresses and strains of outside life, with an on-site health club, steam room and in-room spa facilities all on offer to help you relax and recharge.
The Health Club is a laid-back space in which guests can work out with new state-of-the-art fitness machines and individually fitted TV screens, and one to one personal training sessions can also be booked in advance. Open 24 hours a day, you’ll have no difficulty finding what you need to get in a decent sweat session, with a dip machine, cable machine, squat rack and benches as well as plenty of free weights just some of the equipment on offer.
Opulent event spaces
Thanks to its central location in the heart of the City, Andaz London Liverpool Street is perfectly positioned for all types of events, and offers a diverse range of spaces to cater to everything from meetings and corporate events to weddings and birthday parties.
With space for up to 180 guests, highlights include the majestic Grade II listed 1901 ballroom, topped by an original stained-glass dome and offering a grand set-up that is perfect for opulent, large-scale events. The contemporary loft-style Andaz Studio, meanwhile, offers plenty of natural light thanks to its floor-to-ceiling windows, and is an excellent choice if you’re looking to host a professional event in Shoreditch.
If you’re looking for something a little different, then all of the five main bars and restaurants are also available for private hire on request. And, with complimentary internet, on-site audio-visual production services and a dedicated team provided for all events, you can be certain of a stress-free experience.
Factbox
Address: 40 Liverpool St, London, UK, EC2M 7QN
Phone: +44 207 961 1234
Website: hyatt.com
Photography courtesy of Andaz London Liverpool Street
