PREMIER INN LONDON CITY - OLD STREET, London

The Premier Inn London City-Old Street provides 251 renovated guest rooms with purple decor throughout. Rooms include spotty, free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and air-conditioning. Bathrooms come standard with wall-mounted body wash, shower/tub combos, and large mirrors. Blackout curtains keep out light and sound. Rooms for three or four people have twin beds shoved into the corner and are a tight squeeze. Some rooms have views of the London city skyline and Olympic Park.

The Premier Inn's signature chain Thyme restaurant and bar serves a mixture of traditional and contemporary English cuisine. The restaurant looks fresh with wooden floors, floral wallpaper, and a large window. The restaurant serves reasonably priced English and contemporary dishes. Kids under 16 eat free breakfast.

Guests can pay to use a desktop computer in the lobby. A cluster of three contemporary silver chairs is centered around a circular coffee table, next to a pay-per-use computer. The hotel has a purple reception counter and self-check-in kiosks for those in a hurry. Facilities include wireless Internet access, a safe at reception, an elevator, and 24-hour reception. Sun Star Express, a handy 24-hour shop, is a two-minute walk.

Located on a quiet street with neighboring offices and apartment blocks, the Premier Inn London City is well located for business stays. The hotel is 0.3 km from Old Street and 1 km from London Shoreditch High Street. It is a 10-minute drive to Spitalfields, known for its markets and vintage shops. Explore London's colourful markets in Spitalfields, around Brick Lane and Petticoat Lane. Nearby landmarks include the Museum of the Home (1.5 km), Coca-Cola London Eye (3.5 km), Sky Garden (2.5 km), and Brick Lane (2 km).

Guests can catch performances at the Barbican. The lobby features purple accents, white tile floors, and a rack of brochures next to a map of London. The hotel offers a fresh perspective on the capital. Most guests are business travelers, though families and couples are here for the low rates and central location, too. Air conditioning and television are available.