The Mandrake Hotel, LondonThe Mandrake Hotel in London, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 353 of 785 hotels we score in London. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.4 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.5. Rooms from about $601 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Mandrake is a 34-room boutique hotel situated in Fitzrovia, a short walk from Oxford Street. Opened in 2017, the property features interiors that combine Victorian styles with Far Eastern design elements and an onsite art collection. It caters to travellers looking for a theatrical atmosphere, offering a restaurant, two bars, and an atrium garden. Facilities include a spa, massage services, and a solarium. The hotel is pet friendly and provides special diet menus for diners. While the design is highly distinctive, the limited number of rooms means the space is intimate. It is a suitable choice for those interested in art and wellness programmes in central London.What stands out

Unique Victorian and Far Eastern decor

Onsite spa and wellness facilities

Central Fitzrovia location

Pet friendly rooms

Watch out for

Small number of guest rooms

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