The Moorgate by COVE

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about The Moorgate by COVE? It’s actually in this brilliant spot where the City meets everything else – like, you’re literally on London Wall, which sounds grand but is basically this bustling road that cuts right through the financial district. The building itself has this sleek, modern apartment-hotel vibe that honestly feels more like staying at a really well-designed mate’s place than a typical hotel. I mean, the lobby’s not trying too hard to impress you with chandeliers or marble – it’s just clean lines and that understated London sophistication that actually works.

The thing about staying here is you’re smack in the middle of proper London life. You’ve got Bank station practically on your doorstep (well, maybe a five-minute walk), and if you’re the type who likes to explore on foot, you can wander down to the Thames in about ten minutes or pop over to Spitalfields Market when you want something a bit more… human-scaled than all the glass towers around you. The rooms themselves – and this is where COVE really gets it right – feel like proper apartments. You’ve got a kitchenette that’s actually functional (not just for show), decent-sized windows that let in real light, and the beds are honestly some of the better ones I’ve encountered in London hotels. The whole place runs on this smart tech system that felt a bit intimidating at first, but once you figure it out, you’re controlling everything from your phone, which is oddly satisfying.

What I really appreciated, though, was how quiet it gets at night. You’d think being right in the City would mean constant noise, but London Wall actually settles down after the office crowd clears out, and the building’s soundproofing is solid. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward – none of that hovering-around-reception nonsense since everything’s done digitally. The only minor gripe? Parking’s going to cost you if you’re driving (but honestly, who drives in central London anyway?). For the money, especially with that 8.5 rating reflecting what people actually experience, it’s one of those places that just makes sense – whether you’re here for business meetings in Canary Wharf or you want a proper base for exploring London without feeling like you’re staying in tourist central. It’s grown-up travel without the stuffiness, if that makes sense.

Rooms

• Studio Apartment with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Superior Apartment with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• One Bedroom Apartment with Washer/Dryer with 1 large double bed for 2 adults

Facilities