Our capital, as much as we love it, can be pricey when it comes to getting a bed for the night – that’s no secret. But having somewhere clean, safe, and central doesn’t have to bankrupt you. If anything, hotels are getting more and more inventive with the limited space that being smack-bang in central offers, while helping to keep your wallet in check.
It’s fair to say that central London is usually the number one spot for visitors looking to catch a few Zs in the Big Smoke. And why not? There are countless things to do in the middle of town, and lots of it is walkable too.
Zedwell are a tiny brand of hotels, currently just in London, who describe themselves as “sleep-centric”. They’re keen on utilising limited space right in the heart of the capital, allowing visitors to enjoy staying in prime locations affordably. The answer is simple: a hotel with cocoon rooms. Their first fully underground hotel can be found at Tottenham Court Road.
They’re also found behind the lights and hoardings at Piccadilly Circus, nestled in leafy Greenwich, and at their newest spot, slotted amongst the opulence of Knightsbridge (just up the road from South Kensington).
The brand has plans for up to 15 new hotels by 2028. Evidently, travellers are fans of their design and technology-driven solution to limited space.
The rooms at Zedwell’s underground Tottenham Court Road hotel
Let’s put one thing out there: Zedwell hotels are windowless. Where traditional hotels have outward-facing buildings, Zedwell occupies spaces previously ignored by hotels for a lack of window real estate, and instead, use modernism at its finest — allowing you to stay in the nooks and crannies of the coolest parts of London. Why pay a premium for views, only to pull back the curtain and be greeted by an air duct at the back of a restaurant?
With their Tottenham Court Road branch being the first entirely windowless and underground hotel in London, and the group celebrating the cheap (compared to plenty of hotels in the area), they’ve held onto some of the rustic, urban roots. Some rooms have the original site (a car park)’s original pillars, which have been re-imagined with raw, ultra-artsy decorative elements.
Blending tech and design, these swanky self-contained rooms shut-out outside distractions, allowing you to properly rest and relax. Each cocoon room is fully-soundproofed and you control the lighting and temperature to your liking. Each room has a private, en-suite bathroom with rainfall showers; emulating natural elements.
They’ve rooms for everyone: from solo travellers, to couples, friends, family, and even groups. Speak to the hotel to find out what discounts (and even freebies) they can get you in the nearby area.
So if you’re looking for a relatively affordable stay in central London, check out Zedwell Hotels’ website.