Wow this place is sooo stylish and trendy, but dont let that make you tink it’s going to be stuck-up and not friendly. If you’re lucky enough to spend some time in this posh hotel, you’ll be treated very well by the friendly staff, and have a great time in the luxurious rooms.

What a great hotel.

I stayed here last night and I had a fantastic evening. The staff were exceptional from check-in to check-out and the corner suite room was perfect - spacious, stylish, really comfortable bed, excellent views (it feels like you are right in the thick of the west end!) and a monstrous TV. I thought street noise was going to be a problem, but the room was perfectly quiet. I later learnt that each window in the room is worth about £10k. Super duper quadruple glazed noise cancelling technology or something. The full english in the morning is well worth ordering and having a late check-out time of midday is great for people with a bit of time to kill (unfortunately i was out at 8.30am this morning).

An excellent place. Probably one of the best hotels in London.

Well, for a painfully trendy and stylish hotel, the place is awfully friendly. The staff seems to try to get to know you, and the bouncers in the evenings seem to instinctively know who's a guest and who isn't. So don't let the exterior fool you.

The beds are lovely as is the bathroom. Never want to wake up! Asia de Cuba as always serves up a fantastic meal and solid cocktails, and I do regret not going to the Light Bar although I was with mum... bonus points to the hotel for not being snobby like I expected they would in such a "celeb" place - they treated my mom with her old-fashioned sweater sets as wonderfully as the uber-hip fashionistas who you will certainly run into in the elevators, who on the other hand offer just a little too much condescending looks for my taste. The location is also just perfect. Covent Garden - but away from the tourist hoards, and near some tiny little shopping streets with quirky things as well as the National Gallery. There are (count 'em!) three tube stops simply five minutes away.

One major blow though --- the rooms aren't soundproof to the outside. Which meant that every morning without fail, my mum and I woke up to the garbage truck. It was so awful, and they couldn't do anything about it besides offer to switch us to another room halfway into our visit. For the price we paid for this place, I would really not like to be woken up at eight o'clock in the morning when my body is jetlagged.

And tiny bum too -- wireless is not free, and indeed is overpriced. I hung out at Med Kitchen next door where you can leech off them - something they don't announce, but hey I ended up eating there every other day because of it. Actually come to think about it.... most things were overpriced in the hotel. Even the laundry bag! I've never been to a place where you had to pay for that before...

Anyway yes, good experience, but burns money away like mad and definitely try to get a good room.

St. Martins Lane is an über-chic hotel located on St. Martins Lane in Covent Garden.
The hotel is owned by the Ian Schrager Company who also manages hotels in Miami, Los Angeles and New York City.
The Asia de Cuba restaurant is superb. Food and decoration is very exquisite.
The Bungalow 8 members club in the hotel basement is a great place for celebrity spotting and good drinks but a bit over the top with pretentiousness and young Sloane Ranger types.
However if on a visit through London I recommend you stay here for the overall experience.
Pricey.

This hotel is more than a hotel, it’s an experience, quirky and unique in every way. The hotel exterior is easy to walk past but once you’re through the revolving doors you’re in another world altogether.

Reception service could not be faulted. Similarly, the concierge was superb. They will book cars and restaurants for you swiftly and easily

The décor is larger than life throughout… Large gold tooth shaped seats, gnome tables, chaise longs, oversized flowerpots and a giant chess set are all part of the scene. The bedrooms have a real sense of space to them, perhaps in part due to the fact the bathroom has no door! There is sumptuous mood lighting and floor to ceiling glass windows.

Back downstairs, the Asia de Cuba restaurant provides Asian-Cuban fusion cooking in a way unrivalled by many. Dishes are designed for sharing, service is first class and portion sizes are excellent. In such beautiful surroundings it’s worth dining here for the atmosphere alone. There are two bars, The Rum Bar and The Light Bar. The latter is primarily a cocktail bar with waitress service and top DJs on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.

All in all, the service was first class and could not be faulted. The atmosphere was great in the restaurants and bars. It was perfect for people watching. This hotel comes at a price and room service is extremely pricey but prices in the bars and restaurants are acceptable and similar to other London establishments. Situated in the heart of London, the National Gallery, Leicester Square and Covent Garden, are also minutes away from your doorstep.

The Light Bar at the St. Martins Lane Hotel is one of the most relaxing and stylish bars in London. Whilst a little overpriced, this is compensated for by an ever-changing selection of cocktails, a relaxed vibe, friendly staff and good tunes. The bar snacks are okay, but it makes more sense to head next door to the fantastic Asia de Cuba for some of the finest fusion cuisine around.

Very cool. Unfortunately very expensive as well. But if you like design places you should invest the money to enjoy one of the best places in London.