Mondrian Shoreditch

Character and identity

Mondrian Shoreditch is the European flagship of Ian Schrager's city-slicker brand, reworked by Goddard Littlefair inside a familiar East London shell. The 120 rooms are whitewashed and exposed-brick, with soaring windows and eclectic illustrations across light-filled spaces. The lobby pops with plants, playful art and a mirrored photo-op room; up top, Altitude crowns a rare rooftop pool with skyline views west to the City and red-brick east. Downstairs, Andalusian chef Dani Garcia's Bibo brings serious tapas and grill cooking, while ground-floor Christina's pours Redemption Roasters coffee. Service runs young, tattooed and cheerfully off-script.

Who's it for

Bottom line

The pull here is location and energy: a properly central Shoreditch base with a rare rooftop pool and a restaurant (Bibo) that holds its own against the neighbourhood's heavy-hitters. Book a larger suite if you want a balcony and a proper bathroom, otherwise a standard room is plenty given how little time you'll spend in it. Go for the food and the streets, not the in-room experience.