Hart Shoreditch Hotel London is a stylish hotel offering the quality and boutique style typical of Hilton Curio Collection Hotels. Shoreditch is a hip and vibrant neighbourhood, home to art festivals, vintage boutiques and an abundance of international restaurants. The hotel is ideally situated within a mile of famous local markets including Old Spitalfields, Brick Lane and Columbia Road Flower Market.
The hotel’s architecture hints at the local area’s rich industrial heritage, with a beautiful wrought iron and copper staircase and hammered copper details reminiscent of Victorian Shoreditch that complement the softly rendered walls inspired by the sandstone of Dubai’s Old Town.
The modern guest rooms feature a rain shower, smart TV, media hub and queen, twin or king beds. The more spacious superior rooms have a Nespresso machine, bathrobes, a desk and a sitting area with a second TV. We stayed in a fabulous king junior suite with a separate sitting area.

We arrived in London late afternoon, so after a short wander around the local area we made our way to UBA Restaurant, Hart Shoreditch’s new pan-Asian gourmet offering. We spent some time navigating the menu while enjoying a couple of Porn Star Martinis. To start, we ordered small plates of rock shrimp style tempura, Korean crispy fried chicken, stuffed boneless chicken wings (which were our absolute favourite) and miso caramel glazed aubergine.
To follow, we ordered large dishes of yakinuku beef ribeye with sweet potato soba nest, onion miso and wasabi furikake and imperial black cod with chilli lime yuzu sauce.
Although we were pleasantly full, for review purposes only (honest!) we ordered desserts – a lychee jasmine and raspberry crème brûlée and a Japanese chocolate forest floor – and they were as pretty as their descriptions but twice as nice!
After a very comfortable night’s sleep we were back in Uba for a breakfast of soft poached eggs, roasted mushrooms, grilled tomatoes, sourdough toast and coffee. The breakfast offering was limited compared to some hotels, but it was quality over quantity.
Hart Shoreditch is an outstanding hotel. We’ve stayed in many hotels in London, but this one stands out. Situated on Great Eastern Street, a short walk from Old Street Tube Station and close to shops, restaurants, bars and clubs. The hotel lobby was busy when we checked in, with a lively atmosphere and an amazing aroma (that I’d like in my home) that you smell immediately when you walk through the door. The staff were welcoming, friendly and happy to help.
The food in UBA was divine, and I would totally recommend it. Our suite was extremely comfortable, beautifully clean and fresh, and large enough to accommodate a sofa and second TV by the window. The bathroom wasn’t huge but there was a good-sized shower with marble-effect walls, copper fittings and Soapsmith Bath and Body Care, which smelled amazing!
Hart Shoreditch is probably the coolest hotel we’ve stayed in, in London. We would like to explore Shoreditch more, so Hart Shoreditch, we will see you again one day soon.

Hart Shoreditch // 61 – 67 Great Eastern St // London // EC2A 3HU
Tel. 020 3995 3655 // www.hartshoreditch.com