The Henrietta Hotel, London
The Henrietta Hotel is a chic boutique hideaway tucked into two restored 19th-century townhouses in the heart of London’s Covent Garden. Created by the Experimental Group, this intimate 18-room property feels like a stylish, private pied-à-terre. Its name is a nod to Henrietta Maria, the Queen of England in the 17th century, lending a sense of regal heritage to its vibrant, modern personality.
Designed by the acclaimed Dorothée Meilichzon, the interiors are a masterclass in eclectic elegance. She drew inspiration from the diverse rooflines and window details of Henrietta Street itself, incorporating custom brass lighting, 70s-style aluminium armchairs, and striking geometric headboards that double as artwork. Each room features unique touches, such as hand-painted gold signage on cupboard-style bathroom doors and terrazzo-patterned carpets.
Dining is a highlight here, thanks to the hotel’s destination restaurant, which serves seasonal, innovative plates. The property is also famous for its connection to the city’s cocktail culture; the Experimental Group is behind some of London’s most beloved bars, ensuring the drinks menu is top-tier.
The location is unbeatable for culture seekers. You are steps away from the iconic Covent Garden Market, the Royal Opera House, and the West End’s world-class theatres. For history and art lovers, the British Museum and the National Gallery are within easy walking distance, making the hotel an effortless base for exploring the capital’s most famous landmarks.
Expert reviews
“In the heart of the West End, with nightlife literally on your doorstep, this is a great first-time stay. Is it a bar or a hotel? The discreet entrance right in the middle of rather hotel-less Covent Garden makes you do a double take.”
“An 18-bedroom boutique address in one of Covent Garden’s most attractive streets, owned and run by the Paris-based Experimental Group, with a cocktail bar, Ollie Dabbous restaurant and quirky interior design by Dorothée Meilichzon.”
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
Location
Recent guest reviews
20 March 2026
Highly recommend 10 out of 10!
Loved the location, beautiful area. Room was perfect. Plenty of room, beautifully decided and loved the penalized, big towels on a warming bar! Staff was friendly and enjoyed the nightly treats and water
Nothing, thought it was wonderful.
9 March 2026
An enjoyable experience given we were there for only one night.
Good sized room and bathroom for a city hotel. Excellent location
There was no hot water in the shower. The hotel had previously been made aware of the issue by a previous guest but it had not been resolved. When we reported the problem on our departure we were immediately offered a free breakfast which we felt was very generous.
9 March 2026
One of the best stays in London
The staff are very welcoming. I felt safe being a solo female on this trip. I was given a quiet room - it really was very quiet and peaceful. The dinners and breakfasts were lovely - the restaurant decor is perfect. The bed was large and comfortable. The bathroom was also fantastic. One of the best locations.
The slamming doors of neighbouring rooms - it is very loud! Such a letdown as the hotel is honestly one of the best in London for a peaceful stay but bang in the middle of Covent Garden.
The lights in the room need adjusting. The spotlights are too bright. There also needs to be an option to have a nice warm table lamp on at night time to relax. I ended up putting the bathroom light on and switching off all the room lights - not ideal. I don't think the switches were working properly either.
26 February 2026
Best location, very helpful staff, clean and confortable
Fantastic service from staff, the best location, very clean and comfortable.
You can access the stairs to the rooms straight off the street without requiring to open a single door.
21 February 2026
Wonderful location in a well-designed room that had little touches which makes such a big difference.
I loved the location. I requested a quiet room and they accommodated this request very well. I was in the 4th floor and had a wonderful sleep. I really appreciated the quirky design of the room. The room was not very big but it was designed with much thought so everything was functional. I also really liked how there were slippers, towels and a little bag of toiletries- the little touches were really big things for a guest- at least for me.
Nothing.
12 February 2026
A London treat for a special birthday
Very comfortable room in the middle of Covent Garden. Easy to book and easy to find.
A bit pricey
11 February 2026
comfortable and welcoming
As regular guests here, it was as always excellent. Rooms / beds comfortable, breakfast very good
Nothing
29 January 2026
Lovely boutique hotel in the heart of Covent Garden. Would defintely stay here again.
Room was amazing and had a lovely terrace with a great view of the London Eye and rooftops. Location was also great, as were the staff and bar.
Telephone in-room couldn't dial reception, so we couldn't call them to change our breakfast order. There was no room service menu in the room, even though room service as apparently available and lastly the breakfast was delivered without any additional condiments. Otherwise it was all great.
21 January 2026
Lovely relaxed stay in great location, super friendly staff.
Friendly, clean with super comfy beds and towels etc. the location is great - I was in the new part over the road. It’s a pedestrian road so no taxi access - that was fine for me as it meant it was quiet.
Ordered room service - think the restaurant would be great based on this.
I don’t drink alcohol and minibar options were limited. I had a packet of the crisps and they tasted off (it was a brand I’ve had before). The best before was in 4 days and wonder if they just were off - really horrible, long lasting chemical taste. Minor points though .
17 January 2026
Fantastic. Can’t wait to go again!
Fantastic location. Beautiful room. Excellent staff and service.
Nothing.
16 January 2026
Very successful, will come again if visiting the area.
Very good quality breakfast.
Bedroom safe was located far too high above floor level. I'm not small but still a challenge to reach contents.
12 January 2026
Perfect from start to finish 👌Will be back
Location FAB ,perfect hotel will stay again!!!!!
15 December 2025
Perfect stay in perfect location
Everything was perfect. Location, staff, bar vibes, breakfast. We loved it all
Nothing
7 December 2025
Fantastic location, comfortable bed, solid London stay.
The complimentary upgrade to a larger room gave us space to relax and spread out a bit - a rarity for small city hotel rooms! The location cannot be beat in the middle of Covent Garden. Amenities are lovely, including in-room Nespresso, complimentary bottled water throughout the stay and little cookies left during turndown service. Super comfortable bed.
Extremely noisy outside during the day made napping or relaxing hard - just part of being in the middle of Covent Garden's active busker scene. Some guests may not like having a physical room key which was bulky to carry around or awkward to have to turn in each time. For someone who is shorter, the bath/shower was extremely difficult for me to get in and out of (it's elevated)
5 December 2025
Really fun stay! We will definitely come back again
Friendly and welcoming staff. Cool location. Lovely decor. Super comfortable!
N/a
2 November 2025
See you next year
Have stayed before very familiar, staff very friendly
Not enough storage in the bathroom
27 October 2025
Excellent location, very service oriented staff and comfortable quiet room. All you need!
The location is amazing, the room quiet and comfortable and a beautiful bathroom
Price is steep
20 October 2025
Great location for a fun London stay
Clean, location, service and style
Slight smell of cooking in the room but staff very responsive and helpful trying to resolve issues
15 October 2025
Perfect hotel for our first time to London.
This was the perfect stay for our first time to London. We loved the location of the hotel and Convent Gardens is the perfect spot to stay, especially for your first time visiting. It was easy to access the tube and buses. It was very central to all the places we wanted to visit. The staff was very helpful and friendly. I mentioned in my booking we were coming for my friends birthday and they contacted me multiple times before the trip to make sure we were receiving all the amenities in the room we wanted (double sinks, type of bed and view). We chose the courtyard view and loved it. We booked the Deluxe Double or Twin Room. We chose to have the twin beds, which was nice because they were pushed together like a king but we each had our own bedding. The decor of the whole hotel was very chic and clean.
26 September 2025
Wevalways book the Henreietta when we go to the opera. Just right for us, very personal and ideal.
Small boutique hotel right by Covent Garden, ideal for the opera, Very friendly staff, exceptional room quality.
Nothing!
24 September 2025
very pleasant experience. Would recommend to friend.
Location, staff, service, breakfast
6 September 2025
Fun stay with rooftop view, yet quiet and restful.
The location and boutique hotel experience with restaurant was great.
29 August 2025
Perfectly located with beautiful rooms.
The hotel is very cosy with wonderful staff. The location is superb.
Leaving
19 August 2025
Had a great time
Great location. Very friendly staff. Bed was so comfortable!!
15 August 2025
Would stay again!
Amazing location, beautiful large bathroom. Comfortable bed. Good breakfast and coffee. Great air conditioning in rooms.
Some of the staff and restaurant staff could be a little more friendlier and welcoming. Could do with a full length mirror some where. Walls slightly tired looking.
12 August 2025
Fantastic. Can recommend.
Lovely little hotel. Well kept and great breakfast options. Super friendly staff. One little niggle we missed during the booking process was that the hotel is actually divided into 2 smallish on different places on the street. We had 2 rooms ans got one room in each building. No big deal though.
Saturday night, 2 people in the bar, a few guests eating outside and a few guests eating inside. All good and well. Then we have the DJ. Blasting 140 decibel. Scaring people away. We couldn’t even hear what we said and sought dinner elsewhere. Not everything is a disco.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kids' meals (additional charge)
- - Kid-friendly buffet
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Invoice provided
Entertainment & family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
- - Fax/photocopying
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Face masks for guests available

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26 March 2026
À very good choice for covent garden area
Cleanliness, view from window