The Bite Magazine - Spring/Summer 2024 - Issue 35

Travel News Spring-Summer 2024 bitetravel L ondon’s highly anticipated contemporary lifestyle hotel, art’otel, owned by the PPHE Hotel Group and powered by Radisson Ho- tels, strikes an intriguing sight in east London. It offers a one- of-a-kind hotel experience fusing art, design, and hospitality to the ever-evolving, popular Hoxton and Shoreditch neighbourhoods. The hotel is close to Old Street Underground station with easy access to the City, Liverpool Street Station, the Elizabeth Line and all the capital’s major airports. London-based artist Dean Stockton, better known as D*Face, has gained legendary status in the street art world and will take centre stage in the hotel’s concept and design. He is renowned for his comic strip-like murals that satirise popular culture, instantly recognisable for their bold, eye-catching and rebellious style, blends art, design, and graffiti. He has taken his brush to large and small walls worldwide and created standout album covers for Christina Aguilera and Blink 182. art’otel London Hoxton features 357 art-inspired guest bedrooms and suites with unique skyline views alongside 48 luxury suites, including an awe-inspiring 196-square-metre D*Face Masterpiece Suite. On the ground and first floor, The Brush and the All Day Grand Cafe, Lounge & Cocktail will feature the best European signature dishes and cock- tails, with an outdoor terrace. A destination restaurant will launch on the 25th floor later this year, with outdoor terraces providing a daz- zling 360º panorama across the capital. Flexible event spaces hosting up to 300 guests on the 24th floor have jaw-dropping views across the city and the capacity to host various events, from talks to presentations and fashion shows. The hotel will also have a plush, state-of-the-art 60-seat auditorium perfect for public movie screenings and product launches. Its standout leisure facilities are open with an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and gym. A skyline gym on the 26th floor and a luxury spa with four treatment rooms will follow suit. The lifestyle hotel’s art’beat programme will promote cultural and ar- tistic events through art, music, fashion, wellness, and opportunities for up-and-coming and established artists to create and exhibit works on the site. It offers endless inspiration, leaving guests feeling truly ex- hilarated and inspired. Its immersive 135-square-metre art gallery will feature D*Face and other local and emerging artists’ work and hold revolving curated exhibitions throughout the year. https://artotellondonhoxton.com art’otel London Hoxton Dominates The Skyline in East London Samantha Morgan looks at the latest news and developments from PPHE Hotel Group/Radisson Hotels, IHG Hotel Group, Select Group/Six Senses Residences, Rocco Forte Hotels, Ruby Hotels, and Louis Hotels. Images courtesy of W Communications