Henrietta Experimental

Step outside and you’re straight into the buzz of Covent Garden, with its historic piazza, restaurants, boutiques and street performers just moments away. The hotel occupies a pair of handsome Georgian buildings on Henrietta Street. The Royal Opera House, West End theatres, Soho, Leicester Square and The Strand are all within easy walking distance. This is London at its most walkable.

With just 40 rooms and suites, Henrietta feels intimate and full of character. Designer Dorothée Meilichzon blends terracotta and jewel tones with botanical prints, mosaic carpets and playful 1970s touches. The result is colourful and theatrical, perfectly suited to Covent Garden.

Bedrooms continue the bold look, with oversized headboards, glazed arches and plenty of colour. Some overlook Henrietta Street or St Paul’s Church, while selected rooms have private terraces.

Downstairs, Henri is a Parisian-inspired bistro by British chef Jackson Boxer. He gives French classics his own twist, alongside seasonal British influences. There’s also a cocktail bar, and the restaurant serves breakfast through to dinner, including a useful pre-theatre menu.