Hotel Review: Montcalm Royal London House, London

Nestled in the corner of a grassy square that is often the venue for public events, The Montcalm Royal London House lies a mere ten-minute walk from three well-connected stations, with the main one being Liverpool Street. 'Silicon Roundabout' is nearby, as are the banks and businesses of the City, whilst the Barbican Centre and Brick Lane are just a short stroll away. St. Paul's Cathedral and the Museum of London are within easy reach, the Tower of London and Tower Bridge a little further south but still walkable within half an hour.

By car: the hotel is 4 hours from Manchester, 2 hours 30 mins from Birmingham and 7 hours from Glasgow.

By train: Liverpool Street Station is 5 minutes' walk away. Kings Cross and Euston stations are around 15 minutes away in a taxi, Paddington is 30 minutes from the hotel. Book trains to London.

The Montcalm employs an eclectic blend of styles including Art Deco and mid-century modern that contrast, sometimes confusingly, with the use of bleeding-edge technology and contemporary design. The bars and restaurants are vivacious, loud and proud; the opposite of the guest floors where floor-level lighting casts a subtly atmospheric glow across the eerily dark silk-lined corridors.

This is a luxury establishment that caters for well-heeled corporate and privately wealthy clients, as befits the area which is one of the world's top financial centres. Everything you'd normally expect from a five-star hotel is available as well as some extras such as a private butler available on request.

• Two restaurants
• Bar
• Pub
• Swimming pool
• Spa
• Sauna
• Beauty treatments
• Room service
• Free Wi-Fi

Decorated in modern yet soothing colour schemes, all rooms come equipped with a large TV, touch-display controls for lighting and a Nespresso machine. The chic white, black and chrome bathrooms are spacious and feature powerful showers.

Room types: Deluxe, Club, Montcalm, The Palm, Junior Suite, Studio Suite, Family Suite, Business Suite, Quad Room

Key amenities: ensuite shower room with Elemis toiletries, TV, iPod dock, tea and coffee-making facilities, pillow menu, free Wi-Fi

The Long Arm pub tries to recreate the atmosphere of a London pub by serving proper beer and screening football on match days, whilst Burdock is a slicker café-style affair with a more refined offering of casual lunches and cocktails. Aviary is the higher-end choice, having been awarded an AA Rosette, serving breakfast/brunch, lunch and dinner accompanied by great views of the City from the tenth-floor rooftop terrace.

Aviary: AA Rosette, rooftop terrace, modern Brasserie-style menu, cocktails, craft ales. Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Mains from £16.