"The vibe: Outré and exhibitionist Location: Covent Garden Top amenities: The rooftop bar Best for: A fun weekend Where else should those with an exhibitionist streak go than Theatreland? In Covent Garden, with theaters on either side, this old office block—the former premises of the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, no less—had a full West End makeover before its 2022 opening. The first hotel outside its native Germany for boutique brand Amano, this space feels truly cosmopolitan: the buzzing basement bar feels more NYC than London, restaurant Penelope’s fuses Israeli and Spanish cuisine to superb effect (don’t miss the pork belly), while the seventh-floor rooftop bar could be in LA, but for its sweeping views from the Shard to the Houses of Parliament. As for the rooms, they’re truly Berlin: simple, slick, but with a hint of exhibitionism—“Goldy” corner rooms sport a glittering golden bathtub looking directly onto the street. Don’t worry, there are curtains if you’re not keen to put on a show. But if you are? Welcome to the cabaret." - Julia Buckley
