London EDITION

Located in the center of Fitzrovia, within walking distance of Oxford Street and Soho, EDITION boasts a buzzy lobby with a destination restaurant and sleek, tranquil guest rooms.

• The buzzy lobby with a trendy bar and billiards table
• The crisp, minimalist rooms (which are a bargain compared to London's other top hotels)

The first outpost of the EDITION hotel brand, the Ian Schrager/Marriott collaboration, is located in a landmark building in the center of Fitzrovia, within walking distance of Oxford Street and Soho. The marble lobby, with soaring ceilings and ornate detailing, is furnished with lush green velvet sofas, a working fireplace, an antique billiards table, communal sitting areas and the lobby’s focal point, a large chrome egg dangling from the ceiling. The hotel's entrance is undeniably a social hub that welcomes guests and locals, who spend their days working at the large tables and in the evenings meet for cocktails at the buzzing bar.

Off the lobby is the highly sought-after restaurant, Berners Tavern, serving traditional British cuisine with a modern twist. The restaurant’s 18-foot walls are covered top-to-bottom in framed pictures, and the Schrager-designed light fixtures are an homage to the bronze chandeliers of New York’s Grand Central Station. As an added bonus for guests, the hotel's excellent breakfast is served in the beautiful restaurant.

In contrast with the bustling energy of the lobby, the 173 rooms and suites are sleek and tranquil, appointed with oak floors and wood-paneled walls. The cushy beds are made up with crisp white linens and topped with an expertly tousled faux-fur throw. The lofts and suites feature chic and comfortable living spaces with well-designed seating areas and interesting coffee table books. The most desirable suites have large terraces and feature Art Deco drink trolleys and curated libraries.

Young couples and singles looking for a buzzy hotel in a hip location featuring a destination restaurant and bars.