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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- David
- Stayed March 2013
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
wonderful public spaces and very convenient locations
What the hotel could do better:
It was pricey; but there's little that can be done about that in London
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- John
- Stayed December 2012
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
I like that the hotel is more of a well-run inn than a big city hotel. The environment and accommodations are elegant and authentic.
What the hotel could do better:
Bathrooms could use hot/cold water mixer taps and a few hooks or towel bars; beds could use soft mattress toppers (to go along with the already perfect sheets).
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- Doug
- Stayed October 2012
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
look and locations
What the hotel could do better:
basement room is not great and the reception clerk was off handed
