Sir Devonshire Square, LondonSir Devonshire Square in London, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 59 of 785 hotels we score in London. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction: Booking.com 4.4, Tripadvisor 4.3.Sir Devonshire Square is a design hotel set in a red-brick building from 1768 at 5 Devonshire Square in London's East End. It stands between Spitalfields Market and the City of London skyline, a short walk from Liverpool Street station, with Shoreditch and the financial district both easily reached. The interior has been converted into contemporary rooms, and guests get a bar, restaurant and coffee shop on site. Air conditioning, room service, minibars, pets and children are all accommodated. Review scores are consistently strong across major booking sites. It suits travellers who want a stylish base between the City and Shoreditch, though note the address sits inside the Congestion Charge Zone, which matters if you arrive by car.What stands out

Friendly, welcoming staff

Comfortable beds

Complimentary welcome drinks

Strong restaurant and breakfast

Watch out for

Hallway and lift noise

Inside the Congestion Charge Zone

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