London's newest luxury boutique hotel Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch opened its doors on 1 May 2016, allowing guests to discover its eclectic criminal past. The former Old Street Magistrates' Court and Police Station boasts a rich history, as the very place where Ronnie and Reggie Kray were once detained.

The property is part of Worldhotels, the international group which currently offers 450 hotels in 250 destinations and 65 countries worldwide. The addition of the Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch is part of the brand's strategy of further expansion in Europe.

Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch has used its colourful past – the Grade II listed building served as the Old Street Magistrates' Court and Police Station from 1903 until 1996 - to create a truly one-of-a-kind hotel experience. Its impressive period features have been retained and restored whilst being complemented by equally arresting contemporary additions. Even after it closed its doors, it remained a much sought after filming location, featuring in everything from Spooks to Luther.

Located on Old Street in both the old and new wings are 86 guest rooms and 42 suites, each setting a benchmark for luxury accommodation in Shoreditch. The collection is spearheaded by the Shoreditch Sky Terrace Suites, two jaw-dropping one-bedroom residences spread out across 60 square metres of living space. Along with their panoramic London skyline views, each boast a private bar and mini cinema lounge.

The former Courtroom Number 1 now hosts the main casual fine dining restaurant whilst Courtroom Number 2 has been transformed into an ultra-exclusive members' bar.

Providing a quirky setting in which to enjoy an expertly mixed cocktail, the main bar features three of the original detention cells, which can be booked for private groups for drinks for up to eight. The Shoreditch Sky Terrace bar meanwhile offers a spectacular spot in which to relax with a cocktail during the summer months.

Guests of Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch have access to the very finest facilities with the contemporary wing housing such state-of-the art offerings including a 196-seat cinema, a two-lane lane bowling alley with private bar and an events space capable of accommodating up to 900 people in a reception-style. The hotel boasts a luxury spa featuring a heated indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, treatment rooms, steam room and sauna.

Overnight accommodation in a Dalston King Room at Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch costs from £199 per night.

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Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch
335-337 Old Street, London EC1V 9LL
T: 020 3310 5555

For further information email shoreditch@courthouse-hotel.com
www.shoreditch.courthouse-hotel.com
Twitter @HotelCourthouse
Instagram/Facebook @courthousehotelshoreditch

About Worldhotels:

• Worldhotels is a global brand that brings together some of the world's most unique independent hotels. Targeting savvy travellers that seek an authentic and local experience when choosing a hotel, Worldhotels now offers approximately 450 hotels in 250 destinations and 65 countries worldwide, including hotels under development and in integration.
• With over 40 years of excellence in the industry, the company's mission is to provide access to luxury and upper upscale hotels of character and distinction. Each hotel in the Worldhotels portfolio has been carefully selected to ensure it meets the group's strict quality standards. Each hotel is measured against over 1,000 quality criteria every year.
• Guests can also earn points with the group's loyalty programme, Worldhotels Peakpoints (worldhotels-peakpoints.com), and redeem them for hotel vouchers and also earn miles for each stay thanks to an extensive list of airline partnerships including 24 frequent flyer programmes by the world's premier international carriers such as Singapore Airlines, Air France/KLM, Cathay Pacific, Delta, Lufthansa, and United Airlines, which are just some of the partners that make earning miles with Worldhotels easy.
• Through a comprehensive range of services that includes global marketing, sales, training, e-commerce and state-of-the-art distribution and technology, Worldhotels backs independent hotels with the power of a global brand while allowing them to retain their individual character and identity. In addition to its classic “affiliation model”, the group offers independent hotels a “full licence” branding solution which is the perfect alternative to standard franchise contracts.

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