Leicester House Hotel in London, England

Leicester House Hotel is a 3-star boutique hotel on the junction of Soho and Leicester Square, with a 300-year history. The building has a renovated artisanal interior and hosted Karl Marx for three months in 1850, when he began writing Das Kapital. Johann Strauss 1st, father of the Waltz dynasty, lodged here during his first visit to England in April 1838.

The hotel has 11 double rooms, 3 twin rooms, and 3 heritage suites: the Karl Marx Suite, Johann Strauss Suite, and Emille Suite. Rooms have vintage decor and luxury amenities. Soundproof rooms keep the busy central location from interrupting sleep.

The on-site restaurant serves French cuisine with a Vietnamese twist. The cocktail bar has a community atmosphere. Breakfast is available through room service.

A 24-hour front desk and private check-in/check-out are available, along with luggage storage. Family rooms, a lift, and a safety deposit box are on site in central London. CCTV in common areas, security alarms, and 24-hour security support guest safety, and invoices are provided for business travellers.

Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square underground stations are a three-minute walk from the hotel. The National Gallery, Royal Academy of Arts, Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square, and the British Museum are minutes away. Apollo Theatre and Palace Theatre are nearby, and underground access from Heathrow and Gatwick Airports takes less than an hour.

History: Karl Marx began writing Das Kapital in the building

Rooms: 11 double rooms and 3 twin rooms

Heritage Suites: Karl Marx Suite, Johann Strauss Suite, and Emille Suite

Dining: On-site restaurant with French cuisine and a Vietnamese twist

Bar: Cocktail bar with a community atmosphere

Location: 3-minute walk from Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square stations

Nearby: National Gallery, Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square, and The British Museum