Boundary London

Much loved for its lively location close to cutting-edge street markets, galleries, and bars, this interiors dream of a hotel is set in a converted warehouse in Shoreditch.

Dreamt up by design guru Terence Conran, each of Boundary’s 17 bespoke rooms and suites are inspired by a different designer, in striking styles ranging from Chinoiserie to Modern Italian.

Two ever-fashionable restaurants and a rooftop bar lure stylish locals for drinks and dinner. Breakfast (not included) is served at the hugely popular Albion café on the ground floor – the fry-ups, vegan included, are legendary. Take advantage of priority booking at the clubby rooftop bar, with its 100-year-old olive trees, open fire, and Cuban humidor.

The location is uber-hip, close to exciting street markets, galleries, and bars, though it’s a shlep to get London’s major central sights. Don’t stay here if you’re sightseeing.