Fodor's Expert Review Ace Hotel London Shoreditch

Editor's Note: This location is no longer in operation.

The first European outlet of the superhip Ace hotel chain fits right into the scenery in achingly cool Shoreditch, surrounded by galleries and on-trend boutiques every bit as style conscious as its own creatively minimalist interiors. Bedrooms are larger than average for London, with a deliberately industrial vibe, and large firm beds. You're never too far from a hipster design touch, either with vinyl turntables in some rooms, or enormous, wall-size retro prints in others. The Hoi Polloi brasserie serves Modern British food, with a heavy emphasis on local ingredients, although this area is hardly lacking in trendy restaurants to choose from.