LONDON nights are made for rooftop cocktails, golden-hour views and buzzing energy, and the Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch delivers all three. Add in generous rooms, a stellar location, and a breakfast spread that feels like a treat, and you’ve got a stay that hits all the right notes.
For my stay, I checked into one of the hotel’s Shoreditch Sky Terrace Suites, a space that feels more like a chic city apartment than a hotel room. With modern finishes and so much room to breathe, it was the kind of suite that invites you to unpack fully and live in it – rather than just pass through. Floor-to-ceiling windows poured in natural light as well, creating the perfect backdrop for both lazy mornings and pre-evening prep.
Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch exterior
Shoreditch Sky Terrace Suite
The suite’s real showstopper, though, was its private entry bridge to the Upper 5th rooftop bar. It felt like having a secret key to one of Shoreditch’s best social spots, with the ability to drift effortlessly between the lively rooftop scene and the quiet luxury of our suite whenever the mood struck. One moment it was skyline cocktails and music, the next it was back to plush interiors and total calm. It gave the stay a sense of exclusivity that’s rare in London.
Upper 5th rooftop bar
Step outside the hotel and Shoreditch itself picks up the story. This pocket of East London has become one of the city’s most dynamic neighbourhoods, full of contrasts, graffiti walls and gallery spaces, vintage markets, and designer pop-ups. Staying here means being surrounded by energy and creativity, with Old Street and Liverpool Street stations close by if you want to venture further.
Come morning, the pace slowed. The breakfast buffet set the tone with an abundance of choice, traditional English fry-up favourites, fresh pastries, fruit, juices, and barista coffee, the kind of spread that makes it easy to linger over seconds (and thirds). It was a reset before diving back into the city.
Main bar
And for when you want to retreat from the outside world altogether, the Courthouse Hotel has plenty to keep you occupied: a spa with indoor pool and steam room, a private cinema, even the playful touch of a boutique bowling alley. Every corner of the hotel seems designed to surprise, reminding you that it’s much more than just a base.
The Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch is indulgent without ever feeling over the top, and stylish without trying too hard. For those who want to experience East London in all its vibrancy, and still have a private rooftop bridge waiting at the end of the night, it’s a seamless mix of city energy and laid-back luxury.
by Vivian Hui
For room rates and bookings, visit Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch
335-337 Old St, London EC1V 9LL