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The new London hotel that feels like an A-listers apartment with retro rooms and fantastic restaurant
THE July London Victoria is one of the newest hotels to open in the city; their first UK hotel after success in Amsterdam with more plans for Dublin and Lisbon too.
Here is everything you need to know.
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Where is the The July London Victoria?
Just steps from London Victoria station, you are right in the middle of it all.
The July London Victoria is a mastery in transporting you back in time without feeling dated, with laidback funk and jazz playing while checking into the mid century hotel.
I was obsessed with the interiors as soon as I stepped in - rich mid century wood, painted ceilings and plush red chairs, all while funk and jazz played overhead.
What are the rooms like?
Despite calling themselves aparthotel, it felt more likely being in a trendy A listers flat.
Each room comes with their own kitchenette, complete with Nespresso machines, tea making and all the glassware above the cooker.
Decorated in baby pinks and rich green, I had great fun calling reception on the retro yellow dialling phone.
Along with my very plush double bed, the pink tiled bathroom comes with a walk in shower and Marie-Stella-Maris toiletries, a Dutch brand the hotel has teamed up with.
Despite being by a busy train station, my room was gloriously quiet thanks to overlooking a quiet street behind - meaning a fantastic nights sleep.
What can you eat and drink there?
The hotels The Idler is where you can dine all day.
Lined with rich red leather seats, green ceiling ans pink trikes bar, I felt like I'd gone back to the80s (in a modern way) thanks to the abstract painted ceiling and mix of artwork on the walls
Dinner is a small choice but good size portions affair; My Coppa cured meat and pickles starter was just as good as the whipped butter and sourdough.
As tempted as I was by the steak and fish, the fresh tomato linguine with sides of seaweed salty Cavelero Nero and broccoli were a divine choice, as well as offering extremely large portion sizes. And I could hardly resist the chocolate mousse…
Breakfast is a choice of continental or hot options such as potato hash and poached eggs. Take the kids too as they dine for free with an adult.
Need a late night snack? There is even an on-site deli serving drinks and food to take back to your room.
What else is there to do at the hotel?
The hotel has an onsite 24hr gym - stylishly decorated in red patterns, albeit slightly sparse on the machines - as well as a cold plunge and sauna.
The 24 hour reception is on hand for any questions or help - they happily were on hand when I forgot my phone charger by accident.
Otherwise if you want to explore, catch a show at The West End, or hop on a train to explore the rest of the city.
Is The July London Victoria family friendly?
The hotel has a Family Apartment room which sleeps four, and you can request a free baby bed.
Are there accessible rooms?
There is the Accessible Apartment room which has an accessible bathroom, and there are two lifts in the hotel.
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