Hart Shoreditch, a new 126-room lifestyle hotel in East London, is re-opening following its soft launch in February. The hotel is the fourth Curio Collection by Hilton in London and the brand’s first in the East End.
Taking its name from one of the building’s previous occupants – The Harts, who were cabinetmakers in the 1800’s – the property references rich industrial and artisan history throughout an interior scheme by Fabled Studios, with bespoke design details like a wrought iron and copper staircase and statement mahogany lighting created to replicate cabinetmaker’s boxes and pay homage to the structure’s past life.
“We are incredibly excited to be opening our doors again. When we soft launched in February, we barely had a chance to welcome guests before being forced to close like the rest of the hospitality industry. We can finally introduce Hart Shoreditch and what makes us different,” says General Manager Lina Zakzeckyte. “Not only is it the perfect base for the curious traveller to explore London, but we also want to be an integral part of our community and offer a hub for those who live, work and play in the Shoreditch area.”
Arranged into nine categories, guestrooms and suites feature a muted, elegant colour palette with copper mirror accents, deep green leather detailing and simplistic, modern furnishings. In the bathrooms, a mixture of textures and materials – concrete vanities, herringbone flooring, geometric tiling and brass detailing – come together to create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The hotel is also home to Barboun, a restaurant headed up by emerging chef Fezile Ozalgan. Drawing inspiration from her Turkish Cypriot heritage, Ozalgan has devised an Eastern Mediterranean menu that takes cues from the flavours of Levantine coastal towns, with dishes cooked over open flame.
Elsewhere at all-day bar Tavla, guests and locals will have the chance to listen to vinyl DJs or play a game of backgammon while enjoying barrel-aged cocktails or traditional Turkish coffee cooked over hot sand.
Located on Great Eastern Street close to Shoreditch High Street underground station, the hotel is within walking distance of independent shops, bars, restaurants and markets such as Brick Lane and Spitalfields.
