Limehouse Library Hotel

Limehouse Library Hotel gives a former public library a characterful second chapter. Books, art and curious ornaments set the scene for a stay with plenty of personality in this East London hotel. Each of its 75 individually designed rooms celebrates a remarkable figure, so your bedtime companion might be Jane Austen, Charles Dickens or Marie Curie.
The literary thread continues in a library stocked with works by the people who inspired the rooms. Between chapters, settle in for afternoon tea, seek out the rooftop bar or unwind in the Turkish hammam. There is ample temptation to leave a little of London for tomorrow.
For a relaxed departure, make the most of the noon checkout and leave your bags with reception while you explore. Limehouse DLR station is around ten minutes away on foot, making this an appealing base for adventures beyond the usual tourist circuit.