Town Hall Hotel
Civic grandeur meets mid-century cool. Marble floors, ornate plasterwork, and wood-panelled former council chambers share space with clean-lined Scandinavian furniture, vintage collectibles, and rotating contemporary art. Eccentric but never try-hard.
The pool is in the basement beneath four floors of the original council building — go first thing for an empty lane and that glass-roof grey-sky effect
Why It Matters
Houses Da Terra, one of only two two-Michelin-starred restaurants in East London, run by Brazilian-born chef Rafael Cagali. The building itself won the RIBA Project of the Year in 2011. Every room is individually designed — none are cookie-cutter.
A Grade II listed Edwardian town hall opened in 1910, converted into a hotel in 2010 by Singaporean hotelier Loh Lik Peng and architect Rare Architecture. The result is genuinely striking: grand marble staircases and original Art Deco council chambers sit alongside Scandinavian-influenced bespoke furniture and a laser-cut aluminium extension bolted onto the back. Rooms are apartment-sized by London hotel standards, and the basement holds a 14-metre heated pool lit from above through four floors of old council building. But the real headline is Da Terra — a two-Michelin-star restaurant on the ground floor that happens to be one of only a handful in the whole of London.
Where You'll Stay
9 room types available
De Montfort Suite
The hotel's flagship suite and easily its most dramatic room. Triple-height ceilings, floor-to-ceiling stained glass windows, original Edwardian sculpting, and an immaculate white bathroom partitioned by glass. A completely unique space that uses the building's civic scale to full effect.
Deluxe Double Room
An upgrade on the standard double with more space and enhanced design details. Retains the building's original architectural character — some have high ceilings or original period mouldings. Same queen bed setup with refined finishes.
queen · 30 sqm
Deluxe Junior Suite
A step up in size and finish from the standard junior suite. Individually designed to work with the building's original dimensions — some have unusual angles, high ceilings, or striking architectural details. Kitchen included.
king · 45 sqm
Deluxe One-Bedroom Suite
Larger one-bedroom configuration with enhanced design detailing. Some units have exterior facing the aluminium-lattice skin — private and striking, though with no external view. Full kitchen, separate living room.
king · 65 sqmDouble Room
The entry-level option — compact by London apartment standards but still generous for the city. Queen bed, luxury bathroom, flat-screen TV, free WiFi, and Percy & Reed toiletries. Double-glazed windows keep outside noise out.
queen · 27 sqmOne-Bedroom Suite
Separate bedroom and living areas, full kitchen, and large windows. Genuinely spacious by any London measure. Bespoke furniture, mid-century antiques, and integrated Corian kitchen surfaces throughout.
king · 55 sqmSignature Junior Suite
Premium junior suite category with signature design treatment. Some were redesigned by Jan Hendzel Studio featuring an earthy palette of neutrals and greens, chunky wood details, irregular-curved furniture, and quirky mushroom-shaped lamps.
king · 45 sqmStudio / Junior Suite
Open-plan layout with a fully fitted kitchen, defined sleeping and living areas, and a bathroom. Retro parquet flooring, sheepskin rugs, bespoke mid-century furniture. Feels like a proper pied-à-terre, not a hotel room. Great for longer stays.
queen or king · 38 sqmTwo-Bedroom Suite
Full apartment-style accommodation with two bedrooms, a living room, dining area, and fully equipped kitchen. Ideal for families or two couples travelling together. Some units also connect to an adjacent hotel room for a three-bedroom configuration.
two kings · 80 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Multidisciplinary artworks throughout the hotel, including commissioned pieces from London artists. Highlights include the 'Molly Malone' telephone near reception — an old-fashioned phone that plays site-specific poems read aloud by London taxi drivers.
The original council chamber is fully restored and open as an event/meeting space. Court/theatre-style layout with original fold-down wooden desks and antechamber. Popular wedding venue. Guests can explore the building's civic past throughout the corridors.
A small library of Faber & Faber books in the lobby available for guests to borrow during their stay. Board games also available for borrowing — a nice touch for longer stays.
Poolside gym, small but well-equipped — includes top-of-the-range Peloton bikes alongside standard weights and cardio equipment. Newly refurbished. Open 24 hours.
14-metre heated indoor pool in the hotel's basement, set beneath a glass skylight roof that looks up through four floors of the original council building. Marble-clad and atmospheric. Frequently empty early morning. Guests only.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Multiple unique event spaces including the restored Council Chamber (court-style with original fold-down desks), Bethnal Hall, and the De Montfort Suite. Popular for weddings, corporate events, and film shoots.
Studios, suites and apartments include fully integrated kitchens with Corian worksurfaces. Double rooms have a kettle and minibar setup.
Dogs welcome in rooms for £25 per night (non-refundable). Maximum one pet per room. Dogs must be on a leash in public areas and are not permitted in the pool, gym, or restaurants.
A Smeg fridge in the lobby stocked with fresh milk for guests to take to their rooms — a small but memorable touch.
The hotel does not have on-site parking. Street parking in the area is limited.
Shuttle service available to London City Airport (LCY), approximately 6.6 miles away.
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