Vintry and Mercer Hotel, LondonVintry and Mercer Hotel in London, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 4.3 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 8 of 785 hotels we score in London. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.5 before correction: Booking.com 4.4, Tripadvisor 5.0, Google 4.5, Agoda 4.2. Rooms from about $543 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Vintry and Mercer Hotel opened in 2019 in the City of London, set among narrow streets and historic livery halls a short walk from St Paul's Cathedral and London Bridge. It has 92 rooms and suites, two restaurants including the Asian-influenced Vintry Kitchen, a rooftop terrace bar and a speakeasy-style basement bar called Do Not Disturb. Guests also get complimentary Wi-Fi, a fitness centre, business facilities and valet parking. The design mixes contemporary styling with nods to the district's commercial past, and staff are noted as friendly and efficient. It suits both business travellers and families, though rates start high at around $543 a night.What stands out

Stylish modern decor throughout

Friendly, efficient staff

Rooftop bar with views

Walk to St Paul's and London Bridge

Watch out for

Nightly rates are expensive

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