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2023 Travellers' Choice Best of the Best

Welcome to London’s cultured, independent hotel at the beating heart of city life.

One Aldwych is one of the very few hotels in London (or indeed the world) that can say it is truly independent. As such, everything is created and curated to delight.

Stepping into the lobby of this singularly beautiful building is to step into a moment in history, dressed up in style. Built in 1905 as the home of the Morning Post newspaper, it still inspires spirited conversation and connection. Today, the building’s Art Nouveau curves and stylish flair sit easily with the modern luxuries of this contemporary, forward-thinking hotel.

Known as the hotel for Londoners at heart, wherever they might be from, One Aldwych is at the centre of Covent Garden, London’s most exciting neighbourhood. For the curious minded, you have access to the finest entertainment and cultural adventures, with galleries, museums, West End theatres and the famous Royal Opera House on the doorstep. For those in need of rest and retreat, what about being cocooned in the Health Club, or having your favourite drink brought to your favourite corner of The Library, a private sanctuary from the streets.

Designed to be more than just a place to lay your head, each suite and bedroom embraces a stylish character that pays homage to the sense of modern, independent Britishness that One Aldwych represents. Think of the resident team as your friends with all the best recommendations for brunch, ballet, boutiques, exhibitions and little-known corners of the city you'll love.

Closer to home, enjoy the time-honoured British tradition of afternoon tea served on the mezzanine or with a magical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory twist. Later there’s dinner in Indigo, a restaurant celebrating British independent producers before lingering a little longer with drinks in the vivacious Lobby Bar.

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Valet parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Airport transportation
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Paid public parking nearby
Indoor pool
Heated pool
Fitness / spa changing rooms
Sauna
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Kids' meals
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Car hire
Meeting rooms
Spa
Facial treatments
Full body massage
Manicure
Massage
Pedicure
Steam room
Waxing services
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Executive lounge access
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Butler service
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24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
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Interconnected rooms available
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Nestled in the heart of Covent Garden, One Aldwych is celebrated by guests for its superb location, surrounded by theaters and shops. The hotel's atmosphere and cleanliness receive high marks, with its tranquil, luxuriously detailed setting and immaculate upkeep. Rooms at One Aldwych are lauded for being quiet, well-furnished, and serviced efficiently, though a few guests suggest softer mattresses. While the included minibar and pool are popular amenities, some guests have noted unexpected costs. The service is generally recognized for its attentiveness and friendliness, despite occasional communication hiccups.
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Ken Kelly wrote a review Mar 17
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One Aldwych is amazing! We considered using a travel agent for our week-long trip to London but decided to use the concierge at our hotel instead. Stephan was perfectly detailed and hooked us up with the best tour guide we could have ever hoped for. She led us around the city for three straight days. We saw everything we wanted to, and more. We can't talk highly enough about One Aldwych and especially Dani. Her energy was invigorating. Her enthusiasm was infectious, and her knowledge was enlightening. She knew exactly where to stand to get the best view or photo. She knew exactly where to be to see the sights up close. We felt like we had a deep dive master's degree of London history at a college level in just three days. So very impressed and highly recommend! The hotel is in the absolute perfect location in central London between all the tourist attractions and surrounded by great restaurants in the theatre district. On one side of the building is The Lion King and the other is Mami Mia. Everything is within walking distance. The rooms are made up twice a day and the minibar is complementary; including snacks, drinks, and of course tea. This was very helpful to help keep us hydrated from our days of touring. The on site restaurant is perfect for breakfast, but there are also cute cafe's, coffee, and pastry shops on the same block too. The gym is quite large for a boutique hotel like this and is in the world-class spa and pool area located in the basement. The entire staff goes out of their way to make you feel right at home. They arraigned pickup and drop off to the airport for us so we never had to stress about anything. This is the place to stay in London!
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Room Tip: Use this on-site concierge rather than a tour company. Stephan is amazing!
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Dear ken1ce It really was a lovely start to my day to read your feedback and I cannot tell you how much it is appreciated. I am so delighted that you not only enjoyed our hotel, but that you were able to explore our local neighbourhood, Covent Garden. It would be our pleasure to welcome you back at some point in the future and, in the meantime, if I may be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to be in touch. Warm wishes Janine
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Vic S wrote a review Feb 2023
London, United Kingdom7 contributions5 helpful votes
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One Aldwych is an absolute One off, and One of a kind. As a hotel, it's classy, clean and cultured. The rooms are interior designed for comfort and luxury, the staff are kind and efficient. The art is contemporary and inspiring. The pool is UV cleaned (no bitter chlorine stinging your eyes) and the gym small but well stocked. The mini bar is a treat with the added novelty of quality wine in a can. Sorry to gush superlatives, but you'll love this hotel. I cannot rate it highly enough. It's also in the centre of town and ideal for a stroll back from an event. Thank you to the team at One Aldwych.
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Responded Feb 14, 2023
Dear 842vics I’m so pleased you enjoyed the hotel, and the team join me in thanking you for your kind feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Warmest wishes Sue
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David Q wrote a review Mar 15
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Stayed once again at One Aldwych and simply had a wonderful 5 day stay. The total experience from the moment we arrived to our departure was exceptional. Beautiful accommodations, ideal location and a fabulous staff… particularly, the staff - friendly and singularly focused on exceeding guest’s expectations. My only regret is that we did not find this hotel prior to 2022.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Dear davidq526 It was our pleasure to welcome you back and we are delighted you enjoyed your recent 5 day stay. Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review and I hope to have the opportunity to meet you in person, when you next visit. Warm wishes Janine
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Jennifer T wrote a review Mar 9
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From the elegant, well-appointed room to the attentive bar staff and excellent location, what’s not to love about One Aldwych? The flowers are stunning, the gym and the spa are expansive, and what really makes the difference is the friendly staff. My only regret is having not discovered this gorgeous home away from home earlier.
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Dear Jennifer T I'm so pleased you were able to enjoy our Lobby Bar and Health Club and appreciate you leaving a five-star rating and review. We very much hope to have an opportunity to welcome you again soon. Warm wishes Janine
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MADS932013 wrote a review Mar 6
Bath, United Kingdom31 contributions3 helpful votes
A beautiful hotel with wonderful staff. A warm welcome and an early check in was a great start to our stay. The hotel was very stylish with wonderful art throughout the property. Our room was very comfortable. Breakfast in the morning was one of the best I’ve ever had . Really friendly staff made our stay very special.
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Dear MADS932013 It was our pleasure to welcome you to One Aldwych and we are delighted you enjoyed your experience. I very much appreciate the time you have taken to write a review and hope we may have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Warm wishes Janine
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Graeme M wrote a review Mar 3
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Booked online via Booking.com for a Delux Room for myself and my daughter for Saturday night (yesterday). Cost £940. Pictures shown on website showed a large room with seating area sofas etc and all the expected room norms that a 5 star hotel should have. I was walked to the room by the lovely well mannered receptionist and I was immediately hard pushed to see the difference in size and design to a Premiere Inn room as seen on current TV ads. I immediately queried the room as an error but was told that this was what was advertised -,but they would see what they could do. I heard nothing and put up with it as we had plans booked for that day and evening. Upon check out (today) the head receptionist said they tried to contact me to arrange a better room, but they were not able to contact me. I had no missed calls or emails. I advised them that the standard of the room (Room 414) was £200-300/night maximum standard and again reiterated it was on a par with a standard Premier Inn room. The staff in general and especially at breakfast and the standard of breakfast and the health club/hotel is excellent but the cost of the rooms for what you get is poor and Booking.com pictures are misleading. I was offered as a discount the discretionary service charge which pushed me to write the review as this took the proverbial ‘piss.’ Needless to say this is a lovely hotel, but a rip off on the price of the rooms - and not worth it, and if you want to to spoil yourself/family on a plush £1000/night room in a 5 star hotel- you will be really disappointed at the One Aldwych. Dr Graeme McKeown
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Dear Dr McKeown Thank you for your feedback both on here and via email, it is much appreciated. I understand you have been speaking and in email correspondence with our Guest Experience Manager, Selina, and I trust this has been helpful. We very much wish to restore your faith in us and I would be pleased to talk with you in person if that would go some way to doing so. In the meantime, please accept my heartfelt apologies for the shortfall in service you experienced. Warm wishes Janine
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Julie K wrote a review Feb 2024
6 contributions1 helpful vote
Traveled here for my first trip to LONDON with my friend. Our Room was a Studio Suite which is very roomy with a beautiful view being that it is a corner room with 3 large windows. The amenities and attention to detail were nice: Greeted with a personalized welcome note with fruits and truffles, Fresh flowers in the room, a minibar full of complimentary drinks and snacks that are refreshed daily, bathrobe and slippers, a DYSON hair dryer, outlets for both US and European plugs so I didn’t need my adapter, heated bathroom floors and plenty of storage space. I would HIGHLY recommend One Aldwych if you intend to stay in Covent Garden. The Customer Service is top notch. The location is located in the theater/dinning district along the STRAND. Very close to public transport and walking distance to many restaurants, cafes and attractions. I had a wonderful time and enjoyed my stay. I will definitely be back!
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Dear Jabbour-tripplanner We are so delighted you enjoyed your time with us and your first trip to London. Thank you for leaving such a thoughtful review. Covent Garden is indeed a wonderful neighbourhood and I hope you were able to enjoy it fully. Please do come back and visit next time you are in London. Warm wishes Janine
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emkay wrote a review Feb 2024
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We enjoyed a luxurious stay in a beautiful suite with fantastic views down to Waterloo Bridge. One Aldwych provided stellar service and comfort to make us feel really special. We could have happily spent a week exploring the suite and the hotel alone!
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Dear emkay236 Congratulations on your recent wedding! We are delighted you enjoyed your wedding night with us and appreciate your review and rating. I very much hope you will visit us again in the future. Warm wishes Janine
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Topknot2000 wrote a review Feb 2024
Burnley, United Kingdom53 contributions49 helpful votes
Wonderful hotel. We loved the fact that many of them staff remembered our name, and it was a lovely touch Nicoleta, the maid, took the time to chat to us. Beautiful room and we loved the inclusive minibar. Amenities well thought through and resulted in a very comfortable stay. Really enjoyed the breakfast, perfectly cooked and again served by a professional, friendly and basically amazing team. Thanks everyone! We really hope to be back.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Dear TopKnot2000 We are really delighted you enjoyed your time with us and appreciate your kind review. I hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Warm wishes Janine
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kcrow2024 wrote a review Feb 2024
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Thanks for upgrading us to a suite (room 300). Great space. And great that room service breakfast, minibar and newspapers were included. Will definitely stay with you again. Pricing was a bit higher than we normally spend, but it was worth it.
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Dear kcrow2024 We are so very delighted you enjoyed Suite 300 and your overall time with us. Your review and feedback is much appreciated and we hope to have an opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Warm regards Janine
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Frequently Asked Questions about One Aldwych
Which popular attractions are close to One Aldwych?
Nearby attractions include Covent Garden (0.2 km), The Lion King (0.03 km), and SANDEMANs NEW Europe - London (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at One Aldwych?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, free wifi, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at One Aldwych?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at One Aldwych?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at One Aldwych?
Yes, paid public parking nearby and valet parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to One Aldwych?
Conveniently located restaurants include Bustronome, Plume Wine Bar, and Frog By Adam Handling.
Are there opportunities to exercise at One Aldwych?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna during their stay.
Does One Aldwych have airport transportation?
Yes, One Aldwych offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at One Aldwych?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does One Aldwych offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at One Aldwych?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, French, German, and Italian.