Inside: One Aldwych.
One Aldwych sits at the heart of Covent Garden, moments from the West End’s brightest marquees, Covent Garden Market and Trafalgar Square. It pairs a genuinely central address with five-star calm, making it an effortless base whether you’re theatre-hopping, sightseeing or slipping between meetings.
Style
Housed within a Grade II-listed building dating back to 1903, One Aldwych channels the elegance of old London with an assured modern edge. Originally built as the headquarters of The Morning Post by the Anglo-French architects behind The Ritz, the building retains its sense of gravitas—thankfully without the stiffness.
In 2019, British designer Robert Angell reimagined the guest rooms and suites, introducing a refined, quietly luxurious aesthetic that prizes restraint over excess. Communal spaces, including the Lobby Bar and Indigo restaurant, were redesigned by London-based Fabled Studio, who returned in 2025 to further enrich these areas. The result is a considered blend of heritage and contemporary polish—confident, elegant and never try-hard.
Rooms
The hotel offers 86 rooms and 16 suites, including four Signature Suites: the Terrace, Waterloo Bridge, Somerset and Dome. All rooms continue the hotel’s understated approach to luxury, balancing comfort with practicality. Expect generous natural light, high-quality British-made furniture and tactile, well-chosen textiles throughout.
Signature Suites add personality through distinctive design elements, including statement pieces by interior decorator Jonathan Adler. Families are well catered for with flexible configurations and dedicated twin bedrooms, while pets are welcomed with equal enthusiasm—complete with beds, bowls, towels and treats from Bow Bow London. Mitchell & Peach bathroom products complete the experience, reinforcing the hotel’s commitment to British craftsmanship and sustainability.
Wellness
Wellbeing is woven seamlessly into the One Aldwych experience. Facilities include an 18-metre chlorine-free lap pool, sauna, steam room and a 175-square-metre gym fitted with the latest Technogym equipment, Peloton bikes and ARKE core training stations. Personal training, yoga, Pilates and guided wellness sessions are available on request, while the spa offers treatments from Natura Bissé and OSKIA.
The hotel’s thoughtful approach to wellbeing extends to sustainability. One Aldwych was London’s first luxury hotel to achieve B Corp Certification, reflecting a broader commitment to responsible luxury. From rooftop beehives producing honey for the kitchens and bars to energy-conscious daily operations, environmental responsibility is embedded rather than advertised.
Food & Drink
Dining is led by quality, creativity and seasonality. Indigo, the hotel’s signature restaurant, showcases carefully sourced ingredients through a menu overseen by Executive Chef Dominic Teague. The space itself strikes a warm, intimate note, with deep-set oak windows, layered lighting, patterned walls and contemporary artwork.
The Lobby Bar delivers an art-inspired cocktail menu ideal for pre-theatre drinks, while the guest-only Library Bar offers a quieter escape—perfect for lingering over a signature cocktail with a good book (or at least the appearance of one).
Culture Fix
Covent Garden and performance are inseparable, and One Aldwych places guests squarely in the spotlight. Within a ten-minute walk lie more than twenty West End theatres, including Lyceum Theatre (The Lion King) and Novello Theatre (Mamma Mia!). The Royal Opera House and English National Opera are equally close, as are cultural heavyweights like the National Gallery and Somerset House.
For those keen to go beyond the obvious, curated cultural tours - ranging from behind-the-scenes theatre access to explorations of Soho’s music history - offer a more insider view of the city.
To book your stay, visit www.onealdwych.com
Article written by Esohe Ebohon
