Overview

One Aldwych is a luxury five-star hotel in London’s beating heart, Covent Garden, within walking distance of all the theatres, museums and city sites. Built in 1907, the hotel is housed in one of London’s most important Edwardian buildings, with some truly unique features. From the beehives on the roof and their chlorine-free swimming pool to filtering and bottling their own water on-site, sustainability is at the core of this hotel and staying here will certainly be an experience both grown-ups and small ones won’t forget.

Activities

Although a luxury hotel, children are warmly welcomed here, and there’s even a special ‘Kids Stay Free Offer.’ Kids can make a splash in the stunning 18-metre chlorine-free swimming pool for high-energy moments with dedicated family-friendly swimming times. Music and exotic fish are projected onto the walls as you swim! Even more exciting, you can find a secret cinema tucked underneath the hotel! With only 30 seats, it makes for a cosy screening (good views guaranteed from all angles), but don’t worry – you can still get hold of your favourite cinema popcorn. Each screening is accompanied by a delicious dinner in Indigo, the hotel’s signature restaurant

For an unforgettable experience, indulge in their magical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory afternoon tea. Feast on scrumptious savouries such as the not-quite-as-it-seems macaron and classic Coronation chicken. Journey on for fabulously fluffy floss and a box stacked high with wondrous cakes, sweets, mallows, and creams. If you find this thirsty work, wash it down with chocolate noir or lemon verbena tea, Juicing Room Mix, Water Pistol Punch cocktails, or fizzy-lifting Champagne! Just so you know, though, this is an extra cost.

Food

For little guests, One Aldwych offers a selection of special menus and amenities, both in the room and around the hotel. Indigo is both the signature restaurant and a neighbourhood jewel famed for flavour. If you’re staying with them, you can choose to visit it for breakfast, brunch or dinner. Overseen by Head Chef Dominic Teague, here you’ll find British ingredients crafted into delicious dishes with a touch of imagination. In the restaurant, they have dedicated children’s menus working with the same inventive flavours and quality ingredients as the ‘grown-up’ versions.

Just out the door, you’ll find endless cafes, restaurants, and pubs selling everything from snacks and drinks to slap-up meals. Just a stone’s throw away, Crown Cafe serves fab breakfasts and is renowned for its bacon rolls. For something a bit more substantial, head to the Wellington Pub for 5-star traditional English food or Franco Manca Aldwych for authentic, yummy pizza.

Accommodation

The bedrooms and suites at One Aldwych have their own defining characteristics and potential configurations that can easily be adapted for family stays. Specifically designed with families in mind, the Classic Suites offer enough space to be together, with a small separate living room with a sofa bed for young children and a large bedroom with its own home comforts when the little ones are down for the night. Each includes a complimentary curated mini-bar of drinks and snacks, a Nespresso coffee machine, bathroom products from British brand Mitchell & Peach, reliable high-speed WiFi and easy-to-use technology, including a Loewe UHD TV with Google Chromecast.

Extra beds, cots, and bed rails are available upon request, as are beautiful little touches, including mini bathrobes, slippers, and a selection of games and treats.

Nearby

The concierge is always on hand to offer advice on family-friendly excursions around London or arrange childcare so the grown-ups can make the most of the city’s nightlife. If you go out exploring, you’ll step into one of London’s most exciting neighbourhoods, Covent Garden. Discover galleries, museums, West End theatres and boutiques as a family from your perfectly positioned doorstep. The London Transport Museum is just 200 yards away or wander a little further to visit Big Ben or see the wild parakeets and pelicans at St James’s Park. And for some of the city’s best views, Sky Garden is not far away either.

Summary

One Aldwych is the ultimate in-family luxury accommodation in the heart of one of London’s top tourist destinations. Although five-star, children are encouraged to visit, and there are many extra special touches just for them.