Sea Containers London

Sea Containers London is a design-led hotel on the South Bank with stunning Thames views and a cool, nautical-inspired aesthetic. Housed in the landmark Sea Containers House building on Upper Ground, the hotel was designed by Tom Dixon and draws on the area's maritime heritage — think copper fixtures, reclaimed teak and porthole mirrors. The result is a hotel with serious style and a buzzy, creative atmosphere.

The rooftop bar, 12th Knot, offers some of the best views in London, stretching from St Paul's to the Houses of Parliament. Downstairs, the Lyaness cocktail bar (from the team behind the legendary Dandelyan) is a destination in its own right. The hotel sits between Blackfriars Bridge and Waterloo Bridge, putting the National Theatre, Old Vic and Southbank Centre within easy walking distance. Cross Waterloo Bridge and you're in the West End in 15 minutes.