THE LALIT LONDON, London

The Lalit London - A Grade II listed Victorian grammar school transformed into a 70-room boutique hotel with pan-Indian dining and spa

Set in a 125-year-old Victorian building designed by Old Bailey architect Edward Mountford, The Lalit London houses 70 individually crafted rooms across three floors near Tower Bridge. This 5-star London hotel features the Baluchi restaurant in the former Great Hall, serving contemporary Indian cuisine made with organic ingredients. Guest accommodations range from 172-square-foot Cosy Classrooms to the 1291-square-foot Lalit Legacy Suite, with some rooms showcasing 30-foot-high ceilings and original Victorian architecture. The property includes Rejuve spa offering Ayurvedic treatments, a 24-hour gym, and two bars - the Teacher's Room and Headmaster's Room with cognacs and champagnes. Three meeting spaces called Laboratories accommodate up to 14 delegates. The Lalit sits 0.5 miles from London Bridge Station and provides a 10-minute walk to both Tower Gateway and Tower Bridge.

Pros

Original Victorian features preserved including fireplaces, decorative ceilings, and woodwork

Staff greet guests with traditional Indian 'namaskar' welcome

Marble bathrooms feature temperature-controlled floors

Hyderabad-style sapphire glass chandeliers in public areas

Cons

7 miles from London City Airport

Some rooms are compact at 172 square feet