The Venue

In the artsy Shoreditch neighbourhood, this hip, upscale hotel is an 8-minute walk from Old Street tube station and 2 miles from the Tower of London.

Featuring exposed brick walls and custom artwork, the chic rooms provide complimentary high-speed Internet, plus flat-screens, minibars, and marble bathrooms with rainfall showers; some add terraces. The 1-bedroom suites have living rooms, kitchens and free-standing baths.

Amenities include a vibrant soul food restaurant, a trendy taqueria, and a rooftop terrace with an outdoor pool and a cafe/bar. There’s a 24-hour fitness centre, a co-working space and a members’ club.