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Charlotte Street Hotel
Firmdale HotelsUltra-LuxuryCity

London, United Kingdom

52 rooms
Opened 2000 / Continuously Refreshed
Kit Kemp (Firmdale Hotels) / Bloomsbury Group Inspired Boutique Architecture
London, United Kingdom

Charlotte Street Hotel: Kit Kemp Bloomsbury Group inspired design hotel in Fitzrovia with Oscar Restaurant and screening room

Located on lively Charlotte Street in the historic literary and media quarter of Fitzrovia in central London, United Kingdom (just north of Soho and minutes from Oxford Street, the British Museum, and West End theatres), Charlotte Street Hotel opened as a celebrated boutique design icon. Master-designed by acclaimed designer Kit Kemp in her signature colourful, art-infused aesthetic, the 52-room hotel celebrates the historic Bloomsbury Group with original 20th-century British paintings, murals, and vibrant patterned textiles. Featuring the bustling Oscar Restaurant & Bar, a state-of-the-art 67-seat luxury private screening room, a library with wood-burning fireplace, and in-room Soholistic wellness treatments, this property is Fitzrovia’s premier luxury boutique hotel.

Arrival introduces travelers to unvarnished London creative energy and artistic charm: doormen greet guests beneath the striped canvas awnings on Charlotte Street before entering the vibrant lobby filled with Bloomsbury Group art, bespoke pewter bars, and chilled British sparkling wine. Day-one logistics focus on coordinating bespoke London theatre, art, and shopping pursuits: exploring the bohemian restaurants and galleries of Charlotte Street and Fitzrovia (steps away), walking to the British Museum and Soho (7 minutes on foot), browsing luxury shops on Regent Street and Covent Garden (10 minutes away), watching weekend films in the private 67-seat screening room, enjoying traditional British afternoon tea in the drawing room, and reserving dinner at Oscar Restaurant & Bar.

Hotel living balances bustling Fitzrovia street life with peaceful artistic comfort: the drawing room and library feature honesty bars, wood-burning fireplaces, and curated art books. Dining is an energetic culinary experience: modern British brasserie gastronomy at Oscar Restaurant & Bar (featuring roasted Scottish salmon, dry-aged beef, artisan cheeses, and international Grand Crus), casual terrace dining on Charlotte Street, and craft cocktails.

Accommodations comprise 52 individually designed rooms and luxury suites styled by Kit Kemp with custom headboards, patterned wallpapers, and hand-woven fabrics ranging from 30 to 75 square metres. Each residence features large windows overlooking Charlotte Street or quiet courtyards, plush king beds with custom linens, and granite bathrooms with deep soaking bathtubs and RikRak by Kit Kemp amenities.

Design connoisseurs, theatre lovers, and luxury travelers seeking Kit Kemp art, Fitzrovia village vibe, and Oscar dining in London should book Charlotte Street Hotel without hesitation. Travelers seeking bland corporate business chains should look elsewhere. Grounded review consensus confirms legendary standing with a 4.8 out of 5 on Tripadvisor across 1,900 reviews and a 4.7 out of 5 on Google across 2,300 reviews.

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First day

  1. Arrive on Charlotte Street in Fitzrovia, step into the colourful lobby of Charlotte Street Hotel, and check in.
  2. Check into your Luxury Suite, admire the Kit Kemp textiles and artwork, and relax.
  3. Dine at Oscar Restaurant & Bar.

What guests say

Hotel Flock Score

9.8/ 10

Exceptional

Based on 4.2k published ratings

Category breakdown

Location
10.0
Cleanliness
10.0
Rooms
9.8
Service
9.9
Dining
9.8
Design
9.9
Value
9.2

Guests Love

  • Kit Kemp Design & Bloomsbury Group Art

    Guests revere the colorful design, original artwork, Oscar food, 67-seat screening room, and warm Firmdale staff.

  • Oscar Restaurant & Fitzrovia Location

    Reviewers consistently praise the outdoor terrace dining, afternoon tea, quiet bedrooms, and Soho/West End walkability.

Guests Warn

  • London’s Most Charming Boutique Hotel

    Visitors love the residential, creative atmosphere and lack of corporate uniformity.

  • Kit Kemp Artistic Whimsy

    Travelers celebrate the playful mix of patterns, colors, and curated antiques.

The overall score is a review-count-weighted average of named public platforms, normalized to /10. Category scores — including cleanliness and location — are Hotel Flock editorial readings of those reviews, not a platform's private formula. Hotel Flock is not affiliated with Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Trivago, or any other review site.

Awards & Recognition

Bloomsbury Group Inspired Kit Kemp Design Landmark

Charlotte Street Hotel

Fitzrovia Media & Literary Quarter Landmark

Condé Nast Traveler

Top Luxury Boutique Hotel in Central London

Travel + Leisure

In the stay

  • Full access to 24-hour fitness gym, drawing room, and library with honesty bar
  • Full cooked-to-order gourmet British breakfast daily at Oscar with fresh pastries
  • High-speed Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and 24-hour dedicated concierge assistance

Usually extra

  • –Oscar multi-course dinners and sommelier wine pairings
  • –Weekend Film Club screening tickets and dinner packages
  • –In-room customized Soholistic massage therapies and private chauffeured airport transfers

Good to Know

  • The 52-room Kit Kemp boutique hotel sits on Charlotte Street in Fitzrovia, London, UK, Firmdale.
  • Includes Oscar Restaurant & Bar, 67-seat private screening room, drawing room, and Soholistic spa.
  • Located on 15-17 Charlotte Street in Fitzrovia, a 40-minute drive from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Editor's Note

Book a Luxury One-Bedroom Suite with high ceilings, a separate living salon, and deep granite soaking tub, and enjoy a weekend film in the hotel’s private 67-seat screening room.

Reviewed by Hotel Flock · Last updated September 2026