Hazlitt’s
6 Frith Street, Soho Square, London, England, UK
Neighborhood: Soho
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Tucked away off Soho Square lies a discreet little townhouse hotel called Hazlitt’s. Named for William Hazlitt, the essayist and Napoleon biographer who lived and died here in the early 19th century, the hotel has held on to its literary theme, and is today a favorite among writers and publishers, as well as artistic types, theatre patrons and West End antique hunters.
It’s not quite on the same luxe level as some of the new high-end boutiques, but neither are its rates — you’re not getting (but also not paying for) a spa, a big-name chef, plasma-screen TVs, or any of the rest. It may sound a bit grown-up to devotees of the modern nightclub hotel, but for those of us who fancy a late-night browse through the sitting room’s literary collection (many signed copies left behind by visiting authors) rather than another cocktail in a hip hotel bar, this is the place.
And it’s got quiet charms all its own—this place is packed with character, bursting with antiques and period furnishings to match the hotel’s Georgian pedigree, and each of the twenty-three rooms is named after a famous literary guest, from Wordsworth to Jonathan Swift. The floor plans of the listed townhouses hew to the original, meaning still no lifts, and smallish rooms, cozy and expertly decorated. Old-fashioned they may be, but meticulously maintained, with gleaming brass fittings in the Victorian bathrooms (modern plumbing, too) and mahogany furnishings of museum quality.
There’s not much at all in the way of room service, and no restaurant, though Soho’s got quite a few decent midmarket options. And with the money you’re saving on the room rate, you can afford to head west, and throw some serious cash around Mayfair.
How to get there:
Hazlitt’s hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Tottenham Court Road tube station. If you’re arriving from Heathrow Airport, the most convenient transfer option to central London is the Heathrow Express train, which leaves Heathrow Airport every 15 minutes and takes 15 minutes to arrive at Paddington Station. One-way fares are available from £18, and round-trip fares from £32. By black cab, Hazlitt’s is approximately a 45-minute ride from Heathrow Airport (depending on traffic), and can cost upwards of £50.
- 23 Rooms
- Style: Contemporary Classic
- Atmosphere: Quiet
- 96 Guest Reviews
- Hazlitt’s
- 6 Frith Street, Soho Square
- London, England, UK
- Neighborhood: Soho
Hotel amenities and services
- 24 hour concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- 24 hour room service
- Babysitting (on request)
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Central air conditioning
- Free wi-fi
- Luggage storage
- No pets allowed
- Wake-up service
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96 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Dan
- Stayed January 2010
- Rating: Fair
What I liked:
Pleasant staff; excellent central location
What the hotel could do better:
I decided to give Hazlitt's a try, though I didn't think their style would be my style, and so it proved: I'm just not that fond of carved oak beds and creaky floorboards. And I should have paid more attention to the description of the bathroom facilities: I'd be more than happy to swap the large cast-iron bathtub for a shower I could stand in without having to hold the shower head
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- Barbara
- Stayed February 2010
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
Unbeatable location. The rooms are comfortable and cozy and clean. Good bath.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing; Had a wonderful stay!
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- Ruby
- Stayed November 2009
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
We loved the location, the room, the hotel itself is charming, the staff were first class. We will definitely come back again.
What the hotel could do better:
Shame about the parking. Better for public transport users.
