Introduction: The Sanctum Soho
Hotel is located just off of
Regent Street within the district of
Soho and
less than 300 yards from
Piccadilly Circus. This makes it a fantastic location that is
surrounded by the west end of London and all the theatres and
nightlife that makes it such a popular destination for travellers
from around the world. Regent Street is famous for its long winding
parades of shops, boutiques, fast food restaurants and bars while
retaining an upmarket feel. From Regents Park and the BBC
Broadcasting House at its north end to Piccadilly Circus at its
south end (famed for its huge neon advertising signs and the statue
of Eros). Off of the side streets that line Regent Street you'll
find many busy pubs and wine bars along with theatres such as the
renowned London Palladium. Soho is popular for its many great
restaurants, clubs and adult oriented entertainment venues.
Bordering Soho to the north is Oxford Street with over 1 mile of
endless shops, stores, boutiques and restaurants all very much
catering to the tourist. Piccadilly Circus is to all intents and
purposes the very centre of London and the shops and nightlife for
which its so famous. if its fine clothing your after then take a
trip to Saville Row, just 150 yards from the hotel, this is where
some of the UK's finest tailors will fit you for a bespoke custom
fitted suit or other garments.
A large number of the London's best known attractions are within
walking dance, a selection of which includes Ripley's believe it or
Not Museum (0.2 miles), Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (0.2 miles),
Trocadero centre (0.2 miles),
Planet Hollywood (0.2 miles), Michael Faraday Museum (0.2
miles), Ben Uri Art Society and London Jewish Museum of Art (0.3
miles), Leicester square (0.3 miles) and the
National Gallery (0.5 miles).
Hotel:
Inspired by a desire to create a hotel aimed at musicians looking
for luxury boutique accommodation in the heart of central London.
The Sanctum Soho Hotel has an air of edgy glamour with an artsy,
bohemian flair mixed with a feel of eccentricity and fun. As you
enter the hotels spacious lobby you will find specially commissioned
paintings, ever-changing works of art and some "living artworks".
Throughout the hotel is the use of Light oaks, timbers and parquet
flooring. There are also 2 elegant fireplaces and corridors are
lined with dark aubergine walls, oak floors and inset custom runners
with door handles made of crystal.
Each bedroom is individually designed (by Lesley Purcell) with a
range of options from somewhere for a quick nap to a penthouse
apartment. Divided into four themes the bedrooms are described as
sexy with a range of decor. These include deep chocolate browns,
glittery silver, sensual soft pinks and deep exotic mauves. The door
locks are opened with real tasselled keys. Inside you'll find a high
tech entertainment system, iPod connection, minibar, safe, Wii
console and Fitness board, flat screen TV, DVD player, direct dial
telephone (2 lines) and complimentary wireless Internet access. Each
room has a special box where you will find such items as scented
candles, sexy underwear and intimacy kits.
Rooms:
Crash Pads 13sqm 140sqf
Superior Double Room -25sqm 269sq
Deluxe Double Room -31sqm 334sqf
Junior Suite -32sqm 344sqf
Loft Suite -36sqm 388sqf
Junior Deluxe Suite -37sqm 398sqf
The bathrooms have top brand toiletries for guests use and beds have
Sleep 400 thread count Egyptian cotton bed linen.
Room service is available 24 hours and its not just for dining, you
can even request private security. Two rooms have disabled access.
daily housekeeping.
The Sanctum has its own fine dining restaurant, The No.20, open all
day and serving British cuisine in a casual setting.
On the roof is a 24 hour members bar serving a range of drinks and
cocktails.
Hotel services include in-room beauty and spa treatments, same-day
laundry, shoe shine and pressing.
Onsite is a health and fitness club with a roof-top spa and open air
hydro spa. There is also a rooftop garden.
There is a private underground cinema with its own bar for guest use
which can also be hired as a function room for up to 42 guests.
Room Numbers: 30 (9 suites) / 5 floors
Check-in: 15.00 till 0.00 (3 pm till
midnight)
Check-out: Noon
comment: Opened 21st March
2009 and built by architects Smith Caradoc-Hodgkins at a cost of £10
million pounds. Constructed from two former Victorian Townhouses and
covering some 2000 sq mtrs.
