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ANDAZ LONDON LIVERPOOL STREET, LONDON T Rooms The hotel features 267 spacious and modern guest rooms, including 15 suites. Our large suite included street-style art and vintage light switches, a reference to the hotel's rich history. They are spotless and pleasant, with spacious beds and sleek lines. All rooms provide modern amenities like Nespresso machines, minibars, 55-inch smart TVs, and high-quality bathroom supplies. Food & Drink You can join the post-work throng at the famed Lady Abercorn's, which has a classic English pub atmosphere. Eastway Brasserie is a relaxed restaurant with a crowd-pleasing menu and Miyako provides an authentic dining experience where you can treat yourself to a traditional menu of sushi, sashimi, teriyaki and sake in an intimate and contemporary setting. We had brunch at Rake's Cafe Bar, a sophisticated English garden-style restaurant with an East London vibe. It features Hogarth-themed drinks (The Heir, The Orgy, and The Arrest), as well as delicious nibbles and shared dishes inspired by global cultures. The complementary daily wine and canapé hour, which runs from 6 to 7 p.m., is a charming addition. he Andaz's grandeur is hard to miss, with its Grade II-listed Victorian brick front exuding beauty as it sits adjacent to the hustle and bustle of the City of London. This premium hotel, global in scale yet local in viewpoint, makes you feel at home from the moment you arrive. If pop culture inspired a premium hotel, the Andaz London Liverpool Street would suit the bill. This City hotel, inspired by its hipster neighbour Shoreditch, is flooded with colour murals and trendy flair, yet it still retains its original lovely tall ceilings, huge rooms, and magnificent staircases. The Great Eastern Hotel, the initial iteration of the hotel, was erected on the former site of the Bethlehem Royal Hospital for the Mentally Ill in 1884. The Andaz is located in the City of London area, a short walk from the River Thames and next door to Liverpool Street Station, which has tube and rail connections to practically anywhere in the city. While it is not in the heart of London's tourist zone, it is nonetheless an excellent starting point for exploring. Our verdict This five-star hotel, located near Liverpool Street Station and about a mile north of London Bridge, is the ideal starting point for seeing the city on your next visit to the capital. The building's ancient English exterior hides a dynamic, modern, and energetic interior brimming with personality, from its gorgeous lobby to its bar and restaurant options. Amazing Destinations 79

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