The Z Hotel

The Z Hotel sits in Soho's Theatreland and was the first in the Z Hotels group when it opened in 2011. The outside keeps its classical architecture, but inside it is a modern place to stay. There are 85 well-appointed rooms arranged around a quiet central courtyard, which gives guests a calm spot away from the city.

The location is hard to beat, set between Cambridge Circus, Charing Cross Road and Old Compton Street. That puts you within easy reach of the local theatres, bookshops and the Soho streets themselves. As a base for the arts or just for exploring the area, the hotel is cosy and convenient.