Hotel of the Fortnight: Sanctum Soho

The brainchild of larger than life nightlife impresario Mark Fuller, the £10 million Sanctum Soho has been billed as “London’s first rock ‘n’ roll hotel.”

Not that you would know it from the outside: the Soho retreat compromises two tasteful Grade-II listed Edwardian townhouses that were once occupied by MI5.

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But push through the revolving doors and the boutique bolthole’s rock star credentials are all too evident. Expect to find diamante door handles, glittering mirrors, a private 45 seat cinema and 24 hour rooftop bar – the perfect place to sip champagne.

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Crystal Door Handle

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On the accommodation front, there are 30 rooms in total ranging from ‘funky crash pads’ to two bedroom apartments but all are flamboyantly furnished – think freestanding baths, rainforest showers and ceilings adorned with stars.

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Junior Suite Mirror Portrait

 

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With so much on offer it would be easy to hole up in your hotel room but don’t. Instead venture downstairs to No 20 – a stylish modern British restaurant and bar that’s open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, coffee, cocktails and afternoon tea.

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Bottom line? If you’re up for a bit of rock ‘n’ roll, seek out the Sanctum Soho.