When Ennismore Design Studio launched The Hoxton, they dreamt of it to be a series of open-house hotels around the world inspired by the flavor of the neighboring streets. After outposts in London?s Shoreditch and Holborn, and expansions to Amsterdam, Paris, Williamsburg, Portland, and Chicago, Ennismore have returned home to establish The Hoxton, Southwark, right in the heart of London.

The newest hotel is the most centrally located by far: short walks get you to the must-see London icons ? the Tower Bridge and the London Eye. For the artistic-minded, there?s the Tate Modern, the National Theatre, and Shakespeare?s Globe. Or, if you?re the type of person who loves to saunter aimlessly and linger to savor the city?s sights and smells, the River Thames is just 5 minutes away and connects you to the other bank and the landmarks on the North shore. Standing on the Blackfriars Bridge, looking to the bridges ahead and behind you, there is a sense that you?re standing on the main artery of London?s industry, history, and aesthetic.
The 192-key property features large Crittall-style windows to frame the expansive city views. Concrete ceilings and bare brick walls, a Hoxton bedroom signature, are paired with comfortable touches such as velvet ruby headboards, handmade glassware, and brass lighting by Chelsom. To make each room more friendly than stuffy, each room features art curated by Jealous Gallery and books selected by Hox Friends.

But Ennismore wanted this hotel to be more...