ME London, Covent Garden, London

You're opposite cultural hotspot Somerset House, and the shops and theatres of Covent Garden and Drury Lane just a few minutes' walk. Head across Waterloo Bridge to visit the Southbank or perhaps continue along to Bankside and Tate Modern.

The hotel sits on the corner of Alwych where it meets the Strand.

By car: around 2 hours from Brighton, 2 hours 30 mins from Bristol and 4 hours from Manchester. On-site parking costs £49 per day.

By train: there are direct trains to London Waterloo from Salisbury (1 hour 30 mins), Portsmouth (1 hour 30 mins) and Exeter (3 hours 15 mins). The hotel is a five-minute taxi ride from the station. Book trains to London.

The triangular building has a futuristic design. Be prepared for a vaulted white marble atrium - it's here that you check in, before navigating the black marble-clad corridors to your room. There's a rooftop bar here too.

Service here is slick, with the focus on keeping everything high-end. Enjoy your complimentary glass of fizz at check in, and feel soothed by careful lighting and scent that creates the perfect ambience. There's no spa or pool, just a fitness centre.

• Restaurant
• Rooftop bar
• Fitness centre
• Paid parking
• Free Wi-Fi

You'll find white, minimalist décor in the rooms, plus large feather beds and Egyptian cotton bedding, an entertainment system and mood lighting. Black marbled bathrooms are stocked with Apivita toiletries.

Room types: Aura Room, Vibe Room, Energy Urban Room, Mode Room, Energy River Guestroom, Chic Suite, Passion Suite, Personality Suite, Suite ME Penthouse

Key amenities: ensuite bathroom, Apivita toiletries, tea and coffee facilities, TV, free Wi-Fi

Smart STK on the ground floor serves different cuts of steaks and toppings as well as fish and seafood. For a lively buzz, head up to Radio Rooftop for cocktails and killer views.

STK: steakhouse. Open Mon-Thurs 11.30am-midnight, Fri 11.30am-1am, Sat 1pm-1am, Sun 1pm-11pm. Steaks from £43.

Radio Rooftop: drinks, cocktails, all-day dining. Open Sun-Tues 7am-11pm, Weds & Thurs 7am-midnight, weekends 7am-1am. Mains from £19.