The Rex Hotel

We recently stayed at Hotel Gotham for our anniversary earlier this week and chose the Inner Sanctum with Wonderwall (Room 213). On first impressions, the hotel immediately stood out — it’s very different from the usual hotels we tend to stay in. The decor is bold, dark and moody, full of character and unique features, which was a nice change. Our room was spacious, though the layout felt slightly unusual and we did think an additional wardrobe was supposed to be in the room but looked like it was removed, it could have definitely done with another wardrobe. We loved the dramatic design, however the air conditioning and overall room circulation weren’t the best, which made the space feel slightly stuffy at times. We were drawn to the Wonderwall feature expecting a projector-style experience, but it felt somewhat underwhelming. The image visibility wasn’t as clear as expected and appeared slightly damaged. That said, the main TV was a great size for the room and worked perfectly. We were also slightly surprised that the minibar wasn’t included, particularly as we’ve stayed at Dakota Hotel at a similar price point where the full minibar was complimentary despite it being a four-star property. Given Hotel Gotham’s five-star status, we perhaps expected a similar touch. However, the room was well stocked with essentials, and the bathroom amenities were excellent, we especially loved the scent of the toiletries, which added to the overall luxury feel. Although we didn’t use room service, the menu looked varied and arguably stronger than Dakota’s offering. We really enjoyed visiting Club Brass, which was beautifully decorated, clean, and added an exclusive feel to the stay. We didn’t dine at Honey Restaurant on this occasion as we fancied something different, but would consider it next time. We also really appreciated the thoughtful anniversary gesture on arrival, thank you to the team for making the occasion feel special. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our first stay at Hotel Gotham. It’s in a fantastic central location, full of personality, and we would definitely return — perhaps to try a different room category next time.