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Town Hall Hotel & Apartments
5 Star*****
8 Patriot Square, Bethnal Green
London E2 9NF
An imposing Town Hall has stood in the heart of London’s vibrant East End since Edwardian times: grand, but with a refined elegance that lasts the centuries. Times changed. Although its halls, marble staircases and beautifully modelled art-deco rooms appeared in films, the Town Hall itself was no longer in daily use. Its story seemed finished.
But where dust was settling, craftsmen have been repairing fine plasterwork, polishing marble and wood panels. Architects created a gleaming roof-annexe and metal veil, flooding the rooms with dappled light. Up and coming young artists have installed newly commissioned works; the spacious apartments are arranged with one-off vintage furniture and designer kitchens. In the state of the art restaurant, the Head Chef puts the finishing touches to his mouth-watering menu and the barman polishes martini glasses. The art-deco modelled meeting rooms bustle as delegates arrive, while in the classical Council Chamber, a bride is checking the seating plan for her special day. This is Town Hall Hotel Apartments. Join our story.
Only fifteen minutes walk to London’s financial district and well-connected to the city and the West end by tube, train and road, Bethnal Green has long been the powerhouse of London – a vibrant area where the working-class rubbed shoulders with waves of new immigrants, where successful entrepreneurs open offices next to artists’ studios and fine-dining restaurants stand alongside traditional pubs. It gives the area a special character and energy which make it one of the most exciting places in London to live. Famous today for its markets, trendy bars and as the heart of London’s artistic community, it has a myriad stories for you to discover, from the Museum of Childhood to the speciality restaurants of Brick Lane
Your private pied à terre in the city: inspired lighting hangs above bespoke tables, while one-off pieces of vintage furniture ensure each apartment or room has an individual sense of style, from a quirky brilliance to timeless elegance. Each room or apartment is unique, but whether you’re in a contemporary, under-the-eaves loft space flooded with patterned light from the ornamental metal veil, or in a high-ceilinged traditional room with dark fumed oak and classic grey stone, you know that each detail has been attended to for a five-star finish. From the Egyptian-cotton sheets to the daily maid service, your comfort is our top priority.
A delight to relax in, but easily long enough for a satisfying swim, the pool area was designed in shades of white marble with touches of brass to recall the elegance and charm of a traditional spa. Natural light falls from the roof and catches the reflective tiles which line the pool, turning the water a shimmering green, blue and copper as the day progresses.
If you’re looking to let off some steam after a long day’s work, our fitness centre has everything you need. Conveniently situated in the basement of the hotel, but naturally lit by a large skylight, we have a full range of equipment in a glass-walled gym that overlooks the 15 metre swimming pool. Showers and changing facilities are provided for both men and women.
Pool and fitness centre are open from 7am to 10pm for the use of guests, but are not supervised. Please call reception if you need help with any of the equipment.
15 x 3.5 metres
with both male and female changing facilities.
If you would like to arrange an in-room massage or spa treatment, simply ask reception who will book one with our recommended partner.
We can also arrange for a personal trainer to help you with your work out in the fitness centre or out in the city. Simply ask reception for details.
All machines are fitted with state of the art television screens allowing you to watch TV, listen to music or take a virtual run around thousands of magnificent monuments and landscapes throughout the world.
Viajante Restaurant
Some people are born with a restless passion for adventure – they are the wanderers, the ‘viajantes’. Nuno Mendes, Head Chef, has been a pioneer explorer in gastronomy, wandering the globe in a passionate quest for the most delicious flavours, the finest ingredients, the most innovative techniques. Training and working in many of the world’s finest kitchens, Nuno’s passion for good food and his creative genius have found expression in running his own restaurants in London. These projects have garnered lavish accolades from the most jaded of reviewers and introduced diners to his magical blend of authentic ingredients and perfectly executed cooking.
Viajante takes the path less travelled. Its tasting menus combine the simple with the extravagant – radishes grown in a local garden pique the appetite for iberico pork belly crumbed on scallops in mushroom veloute, a beetroot sorbet clears the palette for melt-in-the-mouth beef from a smallholding in North Wales. Designed by Rare architects, with bespoke, hand-made furniture, every table creates an intimate, private world for diners to enjoy this special food.
A mecca for foodies and the perfect place for those celebrating a special occasion, Viajante’s success rests on word-of-mouth recommendations as much as the acclamation of food critics. Nuno’s dishes open a new vista in cuisine – delicious, exciting, unforgettable. To go on a journey with Viajante is to find a restaurant you’ll want to return to again and again.
With its stunning design, soft lighting and a high-quality wine and cocktail list, Town Hall bar attracts an eclectic crowd, from guests enjoying a pre-dinner drink to people coming home from the City who appreciate Town Hall’s sophisticated but relaxed atmosphere
As well as the exhibits of toys through the ages, the building itself of this museum is a must-see. The iron frame was transported and a striking redbrick shell built around to the design of J W Wild. The exterior is adorned with mosaics by F W Moody and the interior floor is a marble mosaic built by female prisoner from Bethnal Jail. Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9PA
Running alongside Regent’s Canal is this haven of small galleries. Vyner Street is the new centre of Contemporary Art and a fantastic place to discover London’s newest artists. There are plenty of cafes and restaurants to take a break from culture as well! Just off Cambridge Heath Road. Map.
A beautiful collection of almshouses set within well-tended gardens, the museum shows the changing style of the English domestic interior in a series of period rooms from 1600 to the present day. Kingsland Road, London, E2 8EA. 020 7739 9893
The London (founded 1740) became
Britain's largest voluntary hospital. Its story is told in the crypt of the former
Hospital Church.
St. Philip's Church Newark Street London E1 2AA
From Roman settlement to Docklands’ regeneration, this former sugar warehouse reveals the long history of London as a port through stories of trade, migration and commerce. West India Quay, Canary Wharf, E14 4AL 020 7001 9844
Guided walks through London’s vibrant East End by the London’s Walks company. Discover the history of Jewish immigration, radical politics, gangsters and even the nightmare world of Jack the Ripper. 020 7624 3978 london@walks.com
On Sundays this attractive road with cafes and boutique shops is transformed into a bustling flower and plant market. Visit early to avoid crowds or late to pick up some spectacular bargains. Every Sunday 8am-2pm.
Escape from the cloned high streets and discover 'hidden gems' from fashion, arts to interiors and property, as you wander through areas steeped in history but recently immersed in creativity and cutting edge style.
From cutting edge boutique design to grocery shops selling tamarind paste and spices, Brick Lane is an entrancing place to visit. Every Sunday there is also an indoor market with food stalls, fashion and jewellery, 10am-5pm: Ely's Yard (entrances on Brick Lane & Hanbury Street) The Old Truman Brewery London E1.
Barrow boys have been visiting broadway market since the 1890s, but although you’ll still find a few true cockneys, this market truly comes into its own as a foodie paradise when the finest locally produced fare is available - organic beef, apples from the orchards of Kent, fish from the south coast, and the most delicious regional cheeses. Plus a range of ready-to-eat grills, pancakes, artisan breads … Saturday: all day
A friendly, funky place to shop for some real bargains, this is very busy in summer and smaller in winter. An Arts & Craft Market is located at Ewart Place every Saturday and the Roman Road Farmers Market takes place on the first Saturday of every month, on Cardigan Road from 8.30am to 5.30pm.
2011 Rates
| Double Bedroom | From 204 GBP |
| Executive Studio Apartment | From 237 GBP |
| One-bedroom Apartment | From 244 GBP |
| Executive One-bedroom Apartment | From 251 GBP |
| Two-bedroom Apartment | From 286 GBP |
| Executive Two-bedroom Apartment | From 293 GBP |
| Studio | From 226 GBP |
| Three-bedroom Apartment | From 244 GBP |
Extra bed can be put into any apartments from studio on up for 45 GBP per night. Rates include VAT and service. Call us for special weekend rates! All rooms have air conditioning! |
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Winter Rates - October 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012 |
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| Double Bedroom | From 162 - 230 GBP |
| Executive Studio Apartment | From 187 - 270 GBP |
| One-bedroom Apartment | From 195 - 280 GBP |
| Executive One-bedroom Apartment | From 198 - 290 GBP |
| Two-bedroom Apartment | From 320 - 455 GBP |
| Executive Two-bedroom Apartment | From 330 - 470 GBP |
| Rates include VAT, and are applicable on UK bank holidays. | |
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For more information or to schedule your
stay please contact:
Small & Elegant Hotels, International
801 Monroe NW, Suite 104
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
TEL: (616) 844-6000 / FAX: (616) 844-6042
E-Mail: res@smallandeleganthotels.com
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