Review of Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch 4*

I picked this hotel for my wedding anniversary. Having booked tickets to a show, I wanted a room for the night and breakfast. This hotel looked luxurious and along with its quirky back-story I decided to book for the night. Upon arrival the concierge and receptionist were very friendly and helpful. We arrived prior to book-in so enjoyed a swim and relax in the spa and sauna, located in the basement level (-4). This is a small plunge pool and hot rooms which were not over-crowded, in fact, besides the one other person in there (who left after 20 minutes) we had all to ourselves. The whole area was kept clean, tidy and well stocked by the very discrete cleaning staff, which were never actually seen but the service they maintained was very much appreciated. We returned to reception about 2 hours later to check-in and received a complimentary upgrade of room to a city view (level 6) along with a sweet desert waiting in our room with our baggage. Our room looked down across the cool roof terrace with the ornate bell tower of the town hall opposite and the skyline looking towards the City with Tower 42 (Natwest Tower), the Shard over the river and Canary Wharf in the distance further East. The breakfast was delicious, cooked and continental, I enjoyed the sausages and griddled tomatoes. Having only stayed for the night I didn't get to experience much of the hotel, I would certainly recommend and would like to return to eat in the restaurant, spend longer on the roof terrace and have a drink in one of the jail cells in the main bar — and of course have a game of bowling. A wonderful hotel with friendly and efficient staff and a relaxed and calm atmosphere — a haven when stepping off the bustling high street nightlife.