Great Eastern Hotel

CITY. From the outside, this Victorian-style station-side property looks as if it has changed little since it was completed in 1884. Inside, however, tells an entirely different story. The Great Eastern's sleek, contemporary design is geared toward the new generations of business and leisure travelers. Each of the stylish guest rooms boasts an array of amenities like dual-line telephone, ergonomic workstation with dataport, CD player, satellite TV, and mini-bar. In addition to a healthy selection of novelty services and events – from performance artists delivering room service and an in-hotel beach created during the summer, the hotel is also home to the dramatic Aurora Restaurant and Bar, highlighted by a stained-glass dome, plus several other bars and restaurants. TUBE: Liverpool Street