With a minimalist and slightly industrial vibe, hip steampunk touches and a trendy, up-and-coming location in Bethnel Green, The East London Hotel should definitely be on your radar for your next trip to England. I recently visited and found the rooms compact, but with everything needed for a comfortable stay — starting with handmade, pocket-sprung mattresses by British company Millbrook Beds. Each of the 161 rooms has a sleek design with travel-friendly features that include luggage space beneath beds and super speedy, complimentary WiFi. Bathrooms are equipped with monsoon showers and mirrors that don’t steam up.

The property’s restaurant and bar offer a menu of craft beers, imaginative cocktails, delicious smoothies, freshly squeezed juices and dishes prepared with ingredients provided by local suppliers. Need something to go? Your meal will be wrapped up in eco-friendly packaging.

The hotel is a short, sweet walk to the nearby Tube station with a 10-plus minute ride to central London, or an even shorter trip to reach the high-octane Shoreditch neighborhood. Near the entrance, the Santander Bike docking station is ready for you to rent some pedals. Across the street, the V&A Museum of Childhood (a branch of the Victoria and Albert Museum) awaits exploration, as do the paths winding through the museum’s expansive gardens.

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