TRAVEL | CITIZENM FLAGSHIP HOTEL AT THE TOWER OF LONDON

29 July 2016

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So, here’s the thing… I totally believe in (blogging) karma and sometimes, just very occasionally amongst the hundreds of hustling emails a very special invite lands in my inbox: How about a night at the new citizenM flagship hotel at the Tower of London including a cocktail session with the East London Liquor company and mingling with the crew from We Blog Design? Topped off by a test sleep in one of the largest, comfiest beds ever and waking up with stunning view across The Tower of London and the Shard. Eeeeek!

It took me all of 3 seconds to reply with a resounding YESSS and last Friday afternoon I kissed the kids and the cowboy good-bye and after a sweaty tube journey found myself stumbling out of Tower Hill station and literally next door to citizenM where I checked myself in within seconds at one of the state-of-the-art terminals.

Funnily enough, I don’t often get the opportunity to stay in design hotels so curiously I investigated every nook and cranny and was blown away by the massive (rain dance) shower head which took care of the city grime, the powerful hairdryer, the plugsocket catering for all sorts of crazy shaped plugs from around the world so you won’t need silly adaptors, the iPad in each room that lets you control your mood lights and temperature, TV and your travels around this exhilarating ancient new city. Not to mention the exquisite Vitra furniture and the quirky British inspired collectables in the lobby’s oversized shelves, from a stuffed boar’s head, vintage cricket bats, antique leather suitcases and kitsch plates featuring the Royals to more predictable red post boxes and London double decker busses. The point is, this is how tourists – or to stick with citizenM terminology ‘mobile citizens’ – see Britain, that’s why a majority of people come here.

Maybe you and me (and those who voted to remain in the EU) might be slightly tired of the Union Jack, the Empire, tea time, cricket, history, traditions and Britart but citizenM have pulled off a stylish reinterpretation of the aforementioned by adding the latest technology and travel comforts, a bit like a cover version of an old classic which you can’t help but sing along to.

 

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The point is citizenM have literally thought of every travellers needs and created a wonderfully comfortable experience for tired bodies, hungry stomachs and curious minds. Besides the stylish large lobby with plenty of spaces to chill and relax as well as iMac’s and printers free of charge, there is:

canteenM, the open kitchen format with its signature style bar which is open round the clock serving favourites like sushi, salads, spicy curries and opulent carrot cakes.

coffeeM right next to the tube exit, where both guests and locals will be able to get freshly brewed coffee and pastries.

collectionM a brand new retail concept of an exclusively curated collection showcasing travel accessories, art, books, interiors and cute design objects from more than twenty innovative and creative brands. All available to purchase and ship to your home should you wish to.

societyM with it’s business meeting rooms that are both creative and functional on the 7th floor mezzanine level with breathtaking views and more quirky items on display.

And last but not least the spectacular cloudM bar with its incredible terrace, a wraparound double height space offering what must be one of the most dramatic views of London’s skyline with the Tower of London, Tower Bridge and its iconic skyscrapers including the Gherkin and the Shard. It’s a stunning venue and the view gives you London in one clean sweep: Ancient history next to cutting edge architecture all served with some delicious cocktails.

Boy, did we have a blast! #WeBlogDesign #citizenMlondon

 
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citizenm hotel, flagship, london, tower of london, east london liquor company, we blog design, comfort, technology, mobile citizen, quirky collectables, state-of-the-art, design hotel, british, travellers, canteenM, coffeeM, societyM, cloudM bar, tower bridge, gherkin, shard, ancient, history, tradition, reinterpretation, style, styling, chill, relax, britart

citizenm hotel, flagship, london, tower of london, east london liquor company, we blog design, comfort, technology, mobile citizen, quirky collectables, state-of-the-art, design hotel, british, travellers, canteenM, coffeeM, societyM, cloudM bar, tower bridge, gherkin, shard, ancient, history, tradition, reinterpretation, style, styling, chill, relax, britart

citizenm hotel, flagship, london, tower of london, east london liquor company, we blog design, comfort, technology, mobile citizen, quirky collectables, state-of-the-art, design hotel, british, travellers, canteenM, coffeeM, societyM, cloudM bar, tower bridge, gherkin, shard, ancient, history, tradition, reinterpretation, style, styling, chill, relax, britart

citizenm hotel, flagship, london, tower of london, east london liquor company, we blog design, comfort, technology, mobile citizen, quirky collectables, state-of-the-art, design hotel, british, travellers, canteenM, coffeeM, societyM, cloudM bar, tower bridge, gherkin, shard, ancient, history, tradition, reinterpretation, style, styling, chill, relax, britart

citizenm hotel, flagship, london, tower of london, east london liquor company, we blog design, comfort, technology, mobile citizen, quirky collectables, state-of-the-art, design hotel, british, travellers, canteenM, coffeeM, societyM, cloudM bar, tower bridge, gherkin, shard, ancient, history, tradition, reinterpretation, style, styling, chill, relax, britart

citizenm hotel, flagship, london, tower of london, east london liquor company, we blog design, comfort, technology, mobile citizen, quirky collectables, state-of-the-art, design hotel, british, travellers, canteenM, coffeeM, societyM, cloudM bar, tower bridge, gherkin, shard, ancient, history, tradition, reinterpretation, style, styling, chill, relax, britart

citizenm hotel, flagship, london, tower of london, east london liquor company, we blog design, comfort, technology, mobile citizen, quirky collectables, state-of-the-art, design hotel, british, travellers, canteenM, coffeeM, societyM, cloudM bar, tower bridge, gherkin, shard, ancient, history, tradition, reinterpretation, style, styling, chill, relax, britart

citizenm hotel, flagship, london, tower of london, east london liquor company, we blog design, comfort, technology, mobile citizen, quirky collectables, state-of-the-art, design hotel, british, travellers, canteenM, coffeeM, societyM, cloudM bar, tower bridge, gherkin, shard, ancient, history, tradition, reinterpretation, style, styling, chill, relax, britart

citizenm hotel, flagship, london, tower of london, east london liquor company, we blog design, comfort, technology, mobile citizen, quirky collectables, state-of-the-art, design hotel, british, travellers, canteenM, coffeeM, societyM, cloudM bar, tower bridge, gherkin, shard, ancient, history, tradition, reinterpretation, style, styling, chill, relax, britart

citizenm hotel, flagship, london, tower of london, east london liquor company, we blog design, comfort, technology, mobile citizen, quirky collectables, state-of-the-art, design hotel, british, travellers, canteenM, coffeeM, societyM, cloudM bar, tower bridge, gherkin, shard, ancient, history, tradition, reinterpretation, style, styling, chill, relax, britart

 

 
MORE INFORMATION | For bookings head over to citizenM flagship hotel
Check out East London Liquor Company for some seriously delicious spirits
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PHOTOGRAPHY | Annie Kruse
DISCLOSURE | This is a sponsored post in collaboration with citizenM. I only work with brands I genuinely love and all opinions are my own.

 
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