Qbic Hotel London City

The trendy The Corner London City (formerly Qbic London City) has already made an indelible mark on London's budget hotel scene since it opened in 2013. Packed with helpful amenities like free Wi-Fi and rainfall showers, this hotel has raised the standards and expectations of the city's affordable hotels.

First, the aesthetics: It's hard not to immediately be wowed by the hotel's trendy, yet inviting, communal lounge. Here, designer armchairs and mellow lighting welcome you in — a nice spot in which to wind down after a day of sightseeing or a long flight. While it doesn't quite feel like a “home away from home,” the lounge has a luxe ambiance that makes it a real treat to chill out there (especially at these rates).

While no expense is spared on comfort, practicality, and quality — all guests sleep on high-quality mattresses in totally soundproofed rooms, enjoy rainfall showers, and free Wi-Fi — building and renovation costs are kept to a minimum.

The rooms are all well-sized (ranging up to 27 sq. meters or 290 sq. feet) and quite neutral, with splashes of color coming from bright rugs on the floor and giant photographs (mostly local landmarks or celebrities) which act as headboards for each king sized bed. The focal point of each room is comprised of bed, television (complete with Skype and Freeview TV), and lights.

Behind the bed you'll find a spacious bright yellow bathroom with designer fittings, towels and toiletries, and an excellent power shower. The cheapest rooms are completely windowless (there's 45 of these), mid-range are the courtyard and street view rooms of which there are 110, and the top end option is a park view room (there are just 10 of these). Regardless of which room you choose, you'll get the same sized Cubi and the same facilities in each one. All windows are double glazed and rooms are soundproofed to ensure a good night's sleep.

Breakfast is not included in the price but there is free (and delicious) coffee and tea available 24 hours a day in the lounge area and at the drinks machines on each floor. 

Location
Located a quick walk to Brick Lane, The Corner's location is ideal for travelers who want to be in the thick of one of the city's most thriving, if slightly gritty, neighborhoods, with East London at your doorstep. The Whitechapel Gallery and markets of Spitalfields and Brick Lane are around the corner, while the unique boutiques, buzzy bars and varied gastro offering of Shoreditch are also within easy reach. Business travelers will find the proximity to the City of London quite convenient, and the property is well connected with underground (Aldgate East), overground (Shoreditch High Street) and bus routes.