The Hoxton Collection

I stayed one night here for my birthday so I will be very honest with my feedback. The first thing I noticed on arrival was how busy the ground floor was. It was like a youth gathering, which isn't a bad thing but seats were scarce. Most of the individuals there were glued to their tablets, phones or laptops. It was more like a collaborative workspace with very few people talking to each other. On check-in the staff were courteous and gave us our key cards. The rooms were nice. It gave me that industrial feel, but it was very clean. The bed was way too soft for me, but some may like that. The room came with a DAB Radio and Smart TV, which I love. The bathroom had a rainfall shower but no bath. This suits me so no complaints. The room had a small fridge and safe for valuables. However the space to hang you clothes was tiny, so had to live out of my bag. I did not use the restaurant or bar as I had seen some bad reviews about them previously. On a whole it was a pleasant experience but the price tag is a bit high for just a room. The major positive is the location of this hotel. Located just a short walk from Old Street Tube Station on the Northern Line in Shoreditch, the location provides you access to numerous restaurants within 5 to 10 minutes walk of the hotel. It is a global food fest. A small supermarket in directly across the road. The Barbican Centre is also not too far, maybe about 20-30 minutes walk. There are a few night spots and bars also located within 5-10 minutes. This area has a very young adult vibe so be prepared. It is lively and definitely not quiet. I will stay again as I like the area.

Mixed Experience at a Buzzing Hotel with Room for Improvement I stayed at this hotel after Christmas to New Year's, it offered a blend of cozy accommodation and a vibrant atmosphere. The room itself was commendable, featuring complimentary water and mini milk bottles, which added a homely touch. The overall cleanliness and tidiness were up to the mark, with radio music in the room that gives it a cosy vibe. However, the room lacked a pleasing view, facing another lodging that was uncomfortably close, diminishing the sense of privacy. Had to keep the curtains shut the whole time. The location of the hotel was fairly convenient for exploring other areas. The hotel's ground floor was a combination of a bar, restaurant, and lobby, which doubled as a workspace. This area was consistently buzzing with people, making it a lively spot for guests and locals alike. ------------------------------Sadly, My experience took a downturn on New Year's Eve. Anticipating a special dinner at the hotel's restaurant, I was met with disappointment due to the lack of available seating and our failure to make a reservation. But we were still okay with that, the situation seemed manageable when room service accepted our dinner order, the manager said we need to wait 45 minutes for our food to be ready as they are expecting full house on the reservation. Unfortunately, the service quality severely dropped from this point. After a prolonged wait of nearly 4 hours, in between we had to call several times checking the status of our order, when our food finally arrived, which extended well past midnight (We waited "one year" for the food lol). The quality of the food was deeply unsatisfactory. The steak was bland and cold, the lobster mac and cheese was particularly disappointing, featuring only four tiny pieces of lobster and having a taste that was far from appetizing, both was far from what one would expect especially after such waiting.