Middle Eight Hotel, LondonMiddle Eight Hotel in London, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 105 of 785 hotels we score in London. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.9, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.8. Rooms from about $354 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Middle Eight Hotel is a five-star property at 66 Great Queen Street in Covent Garden, central London. Built in 1998 and renovated in 2020, it offers 180 guest rooms and 12 suites alongside a restaurant, bar, fitness centre, business centre and valet parking, and welcomes pets and children. The name comes from a musical term, and the interior reflects that creative theme. Covent Garden's shops, theatres and restaurants are within walking distance, and the hotel appears in the MICHELIN Guide hotel selection. Guest ratings vary between platforms, from 9.2 for reviews down to 7.5 on Google, so standards may feel inconsistent. Rates start around $354 a night, which suits travellers wanting a design-led stay in a busy district.What stands out

Design-led rooms in central Covent Garden

Restaurant, bar and fitness centre on site

Pet friendly and family friendly

Listed in the MICHELIN Guide selection

Watch out for

Ratings differ noticeably across review platforms

Nightly rates start around $354

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