The Derby London City, Curio Collection By Hilton in London, England

The Derby London City offers 234 rooms, including Queen Rooms and King Junior Suites, each with air conditioning and soundproofing. Rooms provide views of either The Shard or the historic ruins of St Dunstan-in-the-East church. Bathrooms are equipped with both a bathtub and a walk-in rain shower, and guests can use a steamer available in the room.

Rycrofte's restaurant serves British cuisine, including dishes such as chicken pie and fish and chips, in a space with a stained glass cabinet feature. The bar offers a selection of cocktails, and breakfast includes continental, buffet, full English/Irish, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. Special diet menus and kids' meals are available upon request.

The fitness centre is brand new and equipped with modern apparatus for a full workout. Guests have access to 24-hour reception, express check-in/check-out, and luggage storage. Laundry facilities and dry cleaning are offered, and the hotel provides allergy-free rooms upon request.

The hotel is within a 10-minute walk of London Liverpool Street station and a 2-minute walk from Sky Garden. Tower Hill historic landmarks, Tower Bridge, and the Monument underground station are all within walking distance. For airport connections, London City Airport is 10 km away and Stansted is reachable via Liverpool Street.

The hotel occupies the former Bank of Scotland building, and the original safety deposit boxes are preserved in the lobby as a Treasury Wall. Guests can open a bank vault box as a surprise during their stay. The interior design incorporates details such as doors made from identically sized church windows from the neighbouring medieval church.

Location: 2-minute walk from Sky Garden

Rooms: 234 rooms with Shard or church ruin views

Dining: Rycrofte's restaurant with full English breakfast

History: Former bank with original safe deposit boxes

Fitness: Brand new gym with modern equipment

Service: 24-hour reception and express check-in/check-out