Threadneedles, Autograph Collection in London, England

The hotel is housed in a Victorian bank building dating back to 1856. A stained-glass dome from that era remains the centerpiece of the lobby. The hotel bar is set within the original bank counter.

Threadneedles, Autograph Collection sits in the center of London's financial district. Bank and Liverpool Street Underground Station are a 5-minute walk away. The Tower of London and Tower Bridge are both less than a mile from the hotel.

The 79 rooms are named after famous explorers and include categories like Luxury, Guest room, 1 Queen. Each room offers views of the city and includes an iPod docking station and plasma TV. Bathrooms are stocked with premium Asprey amenities, and guests receive bathrobes and slippers.

The Threadneedles Restaurant & Bar serves all-day dining with British ingredients. The Grand Room is open to hotel guests and non-residents for private dining. The bar has a reputation for signature cocktails and light bites.

The hotel offers wheelchair-friendly rooms with lower bathroom sinks and grab rails. Allergy-free rooms and soundproof rooms are available. A 24-hour front desk, laundry, and dry cleaning services are on-site.

Property: Former bank with 1856 stained-glass dome

Location: 5-minute walk to Bank and Liverpool Street stations

Rooms: 79 explorer-named rooms with Asprey amenities

Dining: Bank counter bar with signature cocktails