In the heart of Covent Garden, NoMad London is the kind of hotel that makes you want to stay a little longer. Maybe it’s the cocktail under a glass courtyard. Maybe it’s the view of the Royal Opera House from your window.
Before the plush velvets and cloudscape murals, this was the Bow Street Magistrates’ Court and Police Station. Oscar Wilde, Emmeline Pankhurst, the Kray Twins, and Vivienne Westwood all stood trial here. Carriages once clattered through the towering entrance with prisoners in tow; now they roll in guests for a different kind of drama. The stories are still in the walls, just told with softer beds and better cocktails.
Check in: 8/10
There’s something about a welcome that feels both warm and understated, and NoMad nails it. Staff strike that fine balance between friendly and unfussy, offering just enough orientation before letting you drift straight into your stay. The lobby isn’t a grand echoing space. It feels more like a private entrance, so you’re not arriving into chaos. Within minutes, you’re upstairs and unpacking.
Rooms: 9/10
Our Opera View Salon felt like a London apartment designed by someone with an obsession for old-school glamour. High ceilings, tall windows framing the Royal Opera House. The bed? Deep, cloudlike, with sheets that seem to cool and warm at the same time.
There’s a separate seating area for lounging with a book or, let’s be honest, ordering room service for two. The bathroom is compact but cleverly designed. Mosaic walls, rainfall shower, and thoughtful amenities that make up for the lack of a tub.
Dining: 10/10
Breakfast at NoMad London feels like a quiet little ritual. You sit under the glass roof courtyard, sunlight filtering in, sipping coffee as the city wakes up. Mornings are unhurried here, and the à la carte approach keeps things feeling elevated. No buffet trays in sight.
By night, that same courtyard becomes the home of Twenty8 NoMad, a restaurant that nods to New York nostalgia while embracing French brasserie elegance. The hotel’s bars and lounges keep the mood going long after dessert. The Side Hustle is your cool, hidden bar for mezcal cocktails and low lighting, while The Library is where you disappear for deep conversations over a smoky nightcap.
Experiences: 9/10
NoMad London’s concierge team might be the city’s most connected. We tested them with last-minute restaurant reservations and they delivered, effortlessly. And while the hotel doesn’t try to overwhelm you with activities, it sets you up beautifully to explore Covent Garden, Soho, and beyond entirely on foot.
Check out: 10/10
Leaving was almost too easy. No waiting, no confusion, no sense of being rushed. A quick “hope to see you again” and you’re back out in Covent Garden, wondering if you should have booked just one more night.
Final Thoughts
NoMad London is where history meets theatre, and theatre meets the kind of hospitality that makes you feel quietly spoiled.
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Doubles starting for the Opera View Salon at NoMad London from: INR 96,000 AI (approx) per night