A Foster + Partners glass wedge on the Strand — a sharp reimagining of the old Marconi House site, with monochrome rooms and the Radio Rooftop bar putting the West End at your feet. The rooftop is the draw: 360-degree views from St Paul's to the Eye, best at sunset, with Somerset House and the Courtauld Gallery across the street; stick to the bar rather than the pricey STK restaurant. Book ahead, especially on weekends. The West End theatres are right there. It is architecture-led hotel design with a rooftop view that earns the building's bold geometry — drinks above the Thames at the city's theatrical heart.
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Strand, London
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Drinks at Radio Rooftop for the Somerset House and Thames views. The STK restaurant is pricey - stick to the bar.
Sunset at Radio Rooftop. Book a table in advance especially weekends.
Foster + Partners reimagined the Marconi House site. Radio Rooftop is the draw - 360 views from St Paul's to the Eye. West End theatres right there. Somerset House and Courtauld Gallery across the street.