17x why you want to sleep in The Hoxton Shoreditch
Unfortunately, our LFW school trip is almost over by the time you read this this. It was three days full of fashion, with many kilometers in our legs (because yes, you are out with me) and very good food. The souvenirs we are taking back to Amsterdam and that are right before our eyes are thanks to the enormous to-do list we set for ourselves. At least it wasn't because of the incredibly good beds and the crackling sheets of Egyptian cotton (you don't want to crawl out from under those, believe me). Those beds were in one of the coolest hotels in the city: The Hoxton Shoreditch. Now we at the editorial office are definitely team Hoxton, because it is not only one of the best work spots in the city where all of hip Amsterdam opens their laptops, but you also have the most stunning hotel kitchen. Oh yes, and the toilets are überinstagrammable. Amsterdam, eat your heart out. The Hoxton Shoreditch is on the way. If I were you, I would make sure to come here.
So therefore:
1. Just like Amsterdam, The Hoxton Shoreditch is the place where Londoners and international guests mingle for work meetings and afternoon drinks. If you're here, you're cool.
2. The restaurant, which is located directly behind the lobby, is surrounded by a huge bookshelf. I had to restrain myself from diving straight into British literature with a steaming soy latte. Fashion Week, Simoon, Fashion Week.
3. The toilets are just as, oh no wait, even more instagrammable than those of The Hoxton Amsterdam. For proof, see Instagram. Ha.
4. The hotel organizes various events weekly for its hotel guests. From meditation sessions in the morning to cocktail moments in the yes, famous Hoxton kitchen. Pairing is also possible, but I wouldn't recommend it...
5. That kitchen then. I agreed with Elke that if she lost me, I would be found there. Mother Lord, I want it.
Shoreditch, or yes, actually all of London, is one big catwalk where men with beards and too good-looking clothes walk back and forth.
6. Those famous soy lattes, they make them here. I'm still waiting for the moment when the first coffee bar opens in Amsterdam that works with Bonsoy soy milk. If that doesn't happen soon, I predict a move to The Hoxton Shoreditch. Just so you know.
7. With that soy latte, they serve the most delicious smashed avocado on toast here. With the perfect poached egg. But really.
8. The hotel is around the corner from Liverpool Street Station, where you probably arrive by bus, train, or tube. Just around the corner and you can dump your bag.
9. Okay Elke, sorry in advance if you read this, but around the corner from the hotel you will find Beigel Bake, a phenomenon since 1977. People come here from all corners of the city (and there are many) to eat the best fresh bagels. That can happen all day, because they are open 24 hours a day. This place is far from hip and fancy, but the taste is unbeatable. The Salt Beef and Salmon Bagels are bestsellers. But even a plain bagel with cream cheese becomes a party here.
10. Everything that normally annoys you in a hotel is not present in this hotel. Quite the opposite. Paying for drinks from the minibar? Why would you?.
11. Room service for breakfast? Completely free. Fill in your 'Breakfast Bag' the night before, hang it on your door, and the next morning you just have to walk to the door for your fresh juice and yogurt with homemade granola.
You will find the coolest spots within a radius of 500 meters. The best brunch for Sunday morning? Right around the corner.
12. You are around the corner from the famous Brick Lane street, and as a vintage fanatic or foodie for life, you must have been here. There are very few places that have such a cool mix of restaurants, vintage boutiques, hip bars, and local shops. The perfect cocktail of cultures, styles, and people. On Sundays, there is one of the larger vintage markets in Brick Lane, mixed with the tastiest eateries. And Old Spitalfields Market is also within walking distance. A bit more commercial, but just as fun.
13. Shoreditch, or yes, actually all of London, is one big catwalk where men with beards and too good-looking clothes walk back and forth. I think it would be better for all parties if half of the Amsterdam women moved to the other side of the water. The distribution on IC, Happn, Tinder would be a bit fairer again...
14. You will find the coolest spots within a radius of 500 meters. The best brunch for Sunday morning? Right around the corner. The best ceviche in the city? Just around the corner.
15. You can rent bikes at the reception to sportily cross the city. Okay, we were also planning that, although our outfits were a bit less suited for that mode of transport. So do adjust your luggage to this supersonic fast mountain bike.
16. The hotel has no gym, which is perfect for the addicted sporty spices among us. You're not in London to hang out in the hotel gym, are you?.
17. If you take me along, you won't even have to go downstairs for your cup of coffee, because it will be slid under the sheets.
Joejoe, Elke and I unfortunately have to step out again.
. So you better book a ticket and a hotel room now. When are we going? on the plane. Unfortunately, our LFW school trip is almost over by the time you read this. It was three days full of fashion, with many kilometers in our legs (because yes, you are out with me...
