One Aldwych

We’d be willing to bet that if a certain Ms. Markle and her beau ever go incognito for a night of London revelry, they’ll head here. One Aldwych combines the best of new London (overseen by Head Chef Dominic Teague, Indigo’s menu exemplifies his penchant for British ingredients crafted into delicious dishes with a touch of imagination) with the highlights of old (an afternoon tea inspired by Roald Dahl’s iconic story, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Large, clean-lined guest rooms include unexpected perks: complimentary wi-fi, shoe shines, newspapers and fresh flowers ferried to your door by the hotel’s resident florist, and access to a complimentary curated mini-bar. But our favorite reason to stay might just be the art collection: The 400 works on-site include a papier maché dog wrapped in Beano comics by Justine Smith.

The 1907 former home of the Morning Post newspaper (where Sir Winston Churchill himself worked), turned Theatreland’s most stylish bastion.

Old news. Though it opened in 1998, One Aldwych remains au courant.

You want to recharge from culture-hopping with a good swim, and the hotel has a subterranean, 59-foot chlorine-free pool, complete with underwater soundtrack.

As much as you love a night at the Royal Opera House, sometimes the better flex is letting One Aldwych’s Curators steer the evening instead. With insider access, local voices, and Covent Garden at your feet, the city starts to feel less like London and more like your London.

- Indigo - Seasonal Ingredients carefully sourced from the British Isles - The Lobby Bar - Glamorous drinking space in the heart of Covent Garden - The Library - The perfect spot for a quiet coffee, a pre-dinner drink or a calm space to get some work done - Afternoon Tea - Our afternoon tea is served in ‘Downstairs at One’ not Indigo