Bankside hotel opened its doors in October 2015, six
years after the latest opening hotel of the prestigious
Hilton chain. It could be just another Hilton hotel
in London, but the entire atmosphere created by the
interior design of the space makes sure that the dif-
ference is noticed.
Stepping inside this new Hilton is like entering the
heart of Bankside and discovering all its secrets. Even
in the facade, it’s possible to see how the city was an
inspiration to create the architecture and design of the
space. The building is layered of stone, brick, bronze
metal cladding and glass, which make it easily framed
in the industrial area that surrounds it. Since the out-
side, it’s very clear how the art is present in every
single room of the hotel – in areas reserved for taxis,
there are two graffiti panels that can easily represent
the way that area is becoming modern yet keeping its
traditional industrial style.
The entire hotel is a project of Dexter Moren Associ-
ates & Twenty2Degrees. The two companies worked
together to create this space filled with delightful
surprises. It’s important to understand that Hilton
Bankside is the nearest five-star hotel of Tate Modern
and this touristic point had a huge influence on the
design of the space, not only because of the materials
used but also due to the large art pieces that are dis-
played in the entire area.
From the reception to every single area of this proj-
ect, Dexter Moren Associates & Twenty2Degrees,
the responsible for the architecture and design of the
hotel, created an industrial space where you can feel
the real sense of the city, but, at the same time, you
feel comfortable and homely.
Let’s talk about the decoration of the space: it’s quite
clear all the inspiration that the designers’ team took
from the area. Very industrial and brutalist, Hilton
Bankside reflects the urban living off that part of the
city. Right at the lobby, it’s possible to feel the indus-
trial inspiration of the design and how designers had
incorporated the details of the area in the decor. The
floor is a reference to the neighbouring Tate Modern,
evoking the famous Turbine Hall.
Small sculptures of foxes are placed all over the hotel,
which represent another way of incorporating the
spirit of the area inside the hotel.
The location is another thing that makes this new
Hilton a star in the city guide of London. Five min-
utes’ walk and you are at some of the most iconic and
cultural places of the city: The Globe, Tate Modern
and The Shard.
Another thing to enjoy in the Bankside Hilton is the
OXBO Restaurant. With a delicious menu created us-
ing fresh British ingredients from local markets, this is
the perfect place to have dinner.
The restaurant keeps the industrial design of the en-
tire hotel with a very modern vibe. In the middle of
the space, there are decorative perforated steel screens,
creating privacy and strategically positioned to allow
guests to be grouped into smaller areas.
“A Hilton like no other Hilton” is how the
Bankside Hotel describes itself and Coveted Mag-
azine couldn’t agree more. From the design of
the space to the customer service, Hilton London
Bankside provides the perfect luxury experience
for a trip to London.”
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