Henriett
Maximalist French-meets-Georgian boutique. Warm palette, rounded armchairs, fabric panels, marble baseboards, glazed arches with Italianate references. Pink and blue room hues with art deco headboard details. Intimate and residential rather than grand.
Book the Grand London Eye Junior Suite for a private terrace with rooftop and London Eye views — rare at this price point in central London
Why It Matters
Part of the Experimental Group's global portfolio, Henrietta is the group's first London hotel. The on-site restaurant Henri is now led by celebrated British chef Jackson Boxer, who reinvented it as a Parisian bistro. Historically, the townhouse at 14 Henrietta Street was the London office of Victor Gollancz Ltd., publisher of George Orwell and John Le Carré.
Henrietta Experimental is the London outpost of the Experimental Group — the Paris-born hospitality empire that started with a cocktail bar on a quiet street in 2007. Set inside two Georgian townhouses on Henrietta Street (one of which was the former home of publisher Victor Gollancz Ltd., who put out George Orwell and John Le Carré), it sits a hawker's cry from Covent Garden Market. Designer Dorothée Meilichzon — the same hand behind the Grand Pigalle in Paris — filled the 40 rooms with terracotta tones, botanical prints, mosaic-patterned carpets, and 1970s-inflected custom furniture. The result is a hotel that feels genuinely residential rather than corporate, which is a hard thing to pull off in this part of London.
Where You'll Stay
9 room types available
Covent Garden - Superior Room
A 20sqm room with a king or twin bed configuration and either a street or courtyard view. Step up from the standard with a more generous footprint and the option of a peaceful courtyard outlook.
King or Twin · 20 sqm
Floral - Superior Room
Also 20sqm, but with botanical-print interiors looking out over Henrietta Street or St Paul's Church. The standout is the option of a freestanding bathtub — unusual at this size and price tier.
Queen or King · 20 sqmGrand Covent Garden - Deluxe Room
A 20sqm room overlooking the 17th-century St Paul's Church (the Actors' Church) with king or twin beds and a choice of rainfall shower or bathtub. Egyptian cotton sheets and an in-room safe come standard.
King or Twin · 20 sqm
Grand London Eye - Junior Suite
The top pick in the house at 35sqm. Private terrace with rooftop and London Eye views, king or twin beds, and a freestanding bath or rainfall shower. Some suites also offer views of St Paul's Cathedral. This is one of the few rooms in central London with a terrace that actually delivers on its promise.
King or Twin · 35 sqmGrand Saint Paul - Junior Suite
A 31sqm suite with a king bed, sofa bed, and choice of rainfall shower or bathtub, overlooking Henrietta Street. The sofa bed makes this the best option for families of three — good-sized for a London junior suite.
King + Sofa Bed · 31 sqmHenrietta - Executive Room
At 30sqm, this is where the rooms start to feel genuinely roomy. King or twin beds, views over the private courtyard or Henrietta Street, and a choice of rainfall shower or bathtub. Sitting area makes it easy to actually use the space rather than just sleep in it.
King or Twin · 30 sqmLittle Covent Garden - Standard Room
The entry-level room at 17sqm — compact by most standards, but well-designed. Overlooks Henrietta Street with a queen-size bed and rainfall shower. Cosy rather than spacious, but the interiors punch above the size.
Queen · 17 sqmLondon Eye - Superior Terrace
The 20sqm room itself is the same size as the other superiors, but the private terrace with London Eye views is what makes this one special. High above street level, it feels like a genuinely different experience from the other rooms in this category.
King · 20 sqmSaint Paul - Executive Room
At 29sqm, this room overlooks the tranquil churchyard of the Actors' Church — one of the quieter outlooks in the hotel. King bed (convertible to twin) and a bathtub. Notably peaceful given the central location.
King (convertible to Twin) · 29 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Henri runs a rotating weekly Apéro Hour series spotlighting different French wine regions (Provence, Languedoc, Champagne, Burgundy, etc.), pairing curated regional wines with matching dishes. Limited-time events, open to all.
Available every day from 12pm to close. The signature offering is Duck Fat Fries served with homemade mayo and 15g of N25 Caviar with a martini for £60 (or two for £65).
Intimate Chef's Table dining experience at Henri for a party of up to 10 guests. Custom menu experience.
The mezzanine above Henri can be privately booked for groups — up to 30 seated or 35 standing, with its own private bar.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Lift in the main building. The annex building requires navigating 7 stairs before reaching the elevator.
24-hour business centre with meeting rooms, desk, and photocopy machine.
High-speed WiFi throughout the hotel and in all rooms.
In-room dining available from Henri's Gallic-influenced seasonal menu.
Continental buffet breakfast available every morning at Henri. Full breakfast costs approximately £24 per person.
Private mezzanine at Henri (30 seated / 35 standing), Chef's Table for 10, and full restaurant privatisation for up to 60 guests. Also corporate meeting rooms in the hotel.
Interconnecting rooms available in the second building, suitable for families or groups.
Sun-drenched street terrace for dining and drinks at Henri restaurant.
All rooms stocked with La Brukett bathroom products.
Bespoke minibar stocked with local goods including pre-mixed Experimental Cocktail Club drinks, kombucha, bitters, and bottled water.
Nespresso-style espresso machine in every room.
Safe fitted in every guest room.
Flat-screen TV with satellite channels in all rooms.
Climate control available in rooms.
Dry cleaning and laundry services available.
Complimentary shoe shine service from Joseph Cheaney & Sons.
Evening turn-down service available.
Luggage storage available before check-in and after check-out.
Concierge available to assist with reservations, theatre tickets, and transport arrangements.
Round-the-clock reception. Check-in from 3pm, check-out by 12pm.
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