The Farringdon

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about The Farringdon? It’s got this solid, no-nonsense vibe that somehow manages to feel both professional and welcoming – kind of like that friend who’s really got their life together but still makes great company over drinks. The building sits right on Farringdon Road, and I mean *right* on it, so you’ll hear the occasional bus rumble by, but honestly it’s just London being London. What you get in return is being smack in the middle of one of the city’s most interesting neighborhoods, where the old industrial bones of Clerkenwell meet the creative energy that’s been brewing here for decades.

The location is actually brilliant once you get your bearings. You’re a proper two-minute walk from Farringdon station (I timed it), which puts you on the Elizabeth Line, Metropolitan, Circle, and Hammersmith & City lines – basically, you can get anywhere without the usual London transport headaches. But here’s the thing locals know: this area comes alive differently depending on when you’re here. Weekdays, it’s buzzing with the media and tech crowd from the surrounding offices, but evenings and weekends have this lovely, lived-in neighborhood feel. There’s a brilliant little coffee spot called Workshop Coffee just around the corner on Clerkenwell Road that does proper flat whites, and if you venture toward Exmouth Market (maybe a seven-minute stroll), you’ll find some genuinely good eating that isn’t trying too hard to impress tourists.

The hotel itself feels like someone put real thought into making a 4-star place that doesn’t take itself too seriously. The rooms are what I’d call thoughtfully done – not huge, because this is London after all, but everything’s where it should be and the beds are genuinely comfortable. The staff seem to actually know the neighborhood, which is rarer than you’d think. I asked about late-night pharmacy options and got proper directions, not just a vague wave toward “the high street.” With an 8.4 rating, it’s clearly doing something right, and after spending time there, I’d say it’s the combination of getting the basics spot-on while adding those small touches that show they understand what travelers actually need. The shower pressure is excellent (always my test), the Wi-Fi doesn’t drop every five minutes, and the whole place has this calm efficiency that makes you feel like you can actually relax and figure out your London plans without feeling rushed or overlooked.

Rooms

• Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults
• Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults
• Three-Bedroom Apartment with 3 × 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 8 adults

Facilities