One Aldwych

5 Star Hotel

9.3

Covent Garden, London

About One Aldwych

Set within a landmark Edwardian building on Aldwych, One Aldwych offers quietly modern, residential-style rooms, a 59‑ft indoor pool and an intimate 30‑seat screening room. Artful interiors and discreet service complement its acclaimed dining for discerning luxury travellers.

Check-in

From 15:00

Check-out

Until 12:00

Breakfast

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Hotel Information

Full Address

1 Aldwych, Westminster Borough, London, WC2B 4BZ, United Kingdom

Neighborhood

Covent Garden

Guest Rating

9.3/10

Hotel Amenities & Features

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Wellness

Indoor pool

18-metre / 59-foot chlorine-free lap pool (mineral-based filtration), indoor pool with dedicated opening hours and children's swim times; advertised as a hidden, hotel Health Club feature.

Sauna

On-site sauna available as part of the Health Club & spa facilities for guests and Health Club members.

Steam Room

On-site steam room offered within the Health Club / spa wellness facilities.

Fitness centre

Spacious 1,900 sq ft / 175 sq metre Technogym studio with ARTIS cardio range, SKILLROW and SKILLMILL, dedicated free-weights area, Peloton bike and large changing rooms; hotel guests have 24-hour gym access.

Personal trainer service

On-site personal training coaches available to arrange individual sessions, courses and result-focused programmes through the Health Club.

Wellness treatments (massage, facial, hydrotherapy, etc.)

Full-service Health Club spa offering OSKIA and Natura Bissé professional treatments and signature rituals (massage, facials, body rituals and specialised 75–120 minute signature experiences).

Hot Tub / Spa

Full-service hotel spa and Health Club offering a range of spa therapies and multi-step signature rituals (spa facilities include treatment rooms and relaxation spaces).

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Dining

Casual restaurant / café

Indigo — the hotel's signature all-day neighbourhood restaurant led by Executive Chef Dominic Teague, focused on seasonal British produce (coeliac-accredited; gluten- and dairy-free menus available).

Bar / lounge

The Lobby Bar — iconic, all-day lobby bar and cocktail destination with master mixologists, seasonal/gallery cocktail menus and regular curated collaborations (live jazz and special tea salons/events advertised).

Afternoon tea service

Themed Afternoon Tea served in-house (example: 'Charlie & the Chocolate Factory' afternoon tea with specific service times and priced seasonal offerings).

Private dining room

Press & Type Room and multiple private event spaces (The Library, Downstairs at One Aldwych) available for private dining and bespoke set/tasting menus — Press & Type seats up to 40 for dinner (AV and hybrid event tech available).

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Unique Features

Historical building / heritage architecture

Housed in the Edwardian Morning Post / Inveresk House (built c.1905–1910) — the hotel celebrates its newspaper-building heritage and historic Art Nouveau features.

Art or curated design collection

Private curated collection of approximately 400 pieces of contemporary art and sculptures displayed throughout the hotel and lobby.

Prime location (landmark adjacent, riverfront, iconic neighbourhood)

Corner location in Covent Garden / West End theatre district — steps from Somerset House, theatres and central London cultural landmarks.

Sustainability / eco-certified operations

B Corp™ certified (first five‑star London hotel to achieve B Corp status), Luxury Eco Certification Standard (LECS) and Green Tourism Gold accreditation; active water- and energy-saving measures and on-site water filtration/bottling and rooftop beehives.

Bespoke scent branding or aromatherapy programme

Curated in-room fragrance partnership with Mitchell & Peach (Mitchell & Peach amenities in rooms) and scent collaborations / sensory experiences with Floral Street featured in the Lobby Bar.

Panoramic or landmark views

Select suites and bridge-view studio rooms offer views across Waterloo Bridge and the River Thames; Terrace Suite provides rooftop/city views from a private al fresco terrace (hotel marketed as having rooms with landmark/bridge/river views).

Exclusive access (e.g. members-only club)

Health Club membership programme — Health Club members receive access to the spa, pool and exclusive training options and benefits beyond standard guest access.

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