Lost Property St Pauls London, Curio Collection By Hilton

Hotel Description

Honestly, when I first walked up Ludgate Hill and spotted this place, I almost missed it – which is kind of the point, I think. Lost Property sits right there between the chaos of the City and St Paul’s Cathedral, but it doesn’t scream “look at me” like some hotels do. The name actually makes sense once you’re inside; it feels like you’ve discovered this perfectly curated collection of things that someone thoughtful left behind.

The location is… well, it’s proper central London without the tourist circus. You’re literally a two-minute walk from St Paul’s (and I mean the kind of two minutes where you’re not dodging street performers), but step down Carter Lane or duck into Wardrobe Place and you’ll find these quiet medieval alleyways that most visitors never see. I love that you can grab coffee at the little places on Ave Maria Lane before the office crowds descend, or pop over to the Blackfriars area when you want something livelier. The Millennium Bridge is right there too – perfect for those early morning Thames walks when London’s still waking up.

What really got me about this place is how they’ve nailed that balance between boutique character and actually functioning like a proper hotel. The rooms have this warm, layered feel – not trying too hard to be quirky, but definitely not corporate either. You know what I mean? Like someone with good taste actually lives there. The bathrooms are solid (decent water pressure, which matters more than people admit), and the beds are the kind you don’t want to leave. I stayed during a particularly busy conference season and was worried about noise from the street, but honestly, once you’re up a floor or two, it’s surprisingly quiet. The old building has thick walls, which helps.

The staff seem to actually know the neighborhood – not just the obvious tourist spots, but where to find a proper pint that’s not overpriced, or which route to take when the Tube’s acting up. I mean, they pointed me toward this little wine bar on Knightrider Street that I never would have found otherwise. Check-in was smooth, no fuss, though I’d suggest avoiding the Sunday evening rush if you can – that’s when all the business travelers descend for Monday meetings.

If I’m being completely honest, it’s not cheap, but then again, nothing decent in this part of London is. You’re paying for the location and the fact that it doesn’t feel like every other hotel in the city. Plus, there’s something nice about staying somewhere that feels connected to its surroundings instead of just plonked down randomly. The whole area has this energy during the week – all those financial types rushing around – then goes almost eerily quiet on weekends, which I actually found kind of charming. It’s like having two different Londons depending on when you visit.

Rooms

• King Room with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Deluxe King Room with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Junior Suite with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Junior King Suite with View with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Superior King Room with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Queen Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Deluxe Queen Room with View with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Queen Room – Mobility Access with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Superior Queen Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Family Connecting Rooms with 2 single beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• Superior Twin Room with 2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child

Facilities