2 Welcome to Threadneedles. We think you’ll like it.

Original contemporary artwork features throughout the hotel 3 It’s hard to define for you what makes Threadneedles so special. Perhaps For the Victorian banking hall, turned city boutique hotel, is nothing you’ll love the smooth warmth of walnut walls against the cool blonde if not a multitude of textures and complementary tones, a perfect blend of a marble floor. Maybe it’s the oh-so-deep pile of an oriental carpet of past and present. that’s a contemporary work of art in its own right. Or possibly it’s the breathtaking beauty of light filtering through a vast Nineteenth Century dome of stained glass. Most likely it’s not one, but a combination of all these ingredients and more.

4 Hand painted in 1856, the stunning atrium has survived two world wars Voted as one of the top 50 hottest hotels in the world - Condé Nast Traveller

Voted as one of the top 20 hotels - Tatler

Original contemporary artwork features throughout the hotel 5 Set in the heart of the City of , Threadneedles is the flagship hotel of the Eton Collection and offers the perfect balance of colourful history and simple luxury – not to mention our customary attention to detail. As with all the hotels within the Collection, it’s intimate and inviting, restorative and beautifully restored, sophisticated and above all special.

6 It’s the peace that you’ll really enjoy 7 The objective is simple: to make you feel like a guest in a good friend’s If you’re looking for something even more special, The Terrace home. To give you somewhere away from the bustle of London, where you Suite and The Loft combine to create a four-room luxury pad can retire, relax and reinvigorate. We’ve created 70 spacious rooms and with a private balcony overlooking St Paul’s Cathedral. suites, each of which is a lesson in the art of comfortable modernity. Having risen to your floor in the leather-clad lift, hum along to your favourite music - picked from the extensive collection. Hide among the bubbles in your limestone bath, or simply pull your Egyptian cotton and down duvet over your head and drift gently to sleep.

8 Your oasis at the end of your day With all this, you could set up home - Luxury double bedroom What you’ll find:

Personalised business cards on your arrival with A complimentary Hotel daily newspaper A trouser press and ironing board your hotel private direct phone number on them A complimentary shoeshine Food and drink on tap, day and night An honesty bar under the vintage hand painted Luxury toiletries Frette Egyptian cotton bed linen glass atrium Hairdryer Private bar Wireless broadband A personal safe your laptop will fit in Plasma TV with satellite channels Air conditioning Luxury waffle cotton bathrobe and slippers Wireless internet access, DDI telephone line and Complimentary tea and coffee voice mail, ISDN line, fax and a modem point Ipod docking stations available in all bedrooms

9 10 Insomniacs never look back - The Studio suite 11 Bonds restaurant and bar gives you yet another way to unwind, with Or perhaps you would prefer to move on to something equally tempting, a venue that ensures a relaxing atmosphere, stylish décor and hundreds such as the fine array of modern French cuisine? Or for something a little of ways to spoil yourself. lighter there’s a choice of delicious tapas to share.

Start with one of our 65 signature cocktails, such as Dippy Difford: Whatever you decide, you can complement your meal with a glass of wine a decadent blend of Toblerone vodka, Kahula and espresso. selected from one of London’s finest wine lists.

12 Win or lose in the markets, at least you can unwind in Bonds bar Enjoy fine modern French cuisine 13 Threadneedles is located in the heart of London’s financial district, the City. The arts too are well represented, not least by the world-famous Barbican It’s the oldest part of the capital, offering distinguished landmarks such as centre and the Tate Modern. All these are a few minutes stroll from the the , St Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London. hotel, and the fashionable West End is a mere tube or taxi ride away. But there are modern classics too, such as the Lloyds Building and Swiss Re Tower; two of the London skyline’s most striking upstarts. Welcome to Threadneedles - comfort and style in the heart of the City.

14 Stroll to the Tower of London for stunning views of the River Thames Looking for that perfect gift? With an Eton Experience at Threadneedles you are simply spoilt for choice. You can have afternoon tea under the impressive atrium. Or how about dinner at the modern French restaurant Bonds? You could even choose a romantic overnight stay with all the ingredients to set the scene, for example, fresh roses, scented bubble bath, chocolates, chilled champagne and a choice of breakfasts. Gift vouchers and further information are available at reception or visit www.theetoncollection.co.uk/threadneedles

15 Threadneedles is convenient for Bank and Liverpool Street stations, To book your room, please contact the team at: ideal for Stansted airport. It’s also a short taxi ride to City airport, Threadneedles Canary Wharf and Docklands. 5 For the very best prices on rooms, and to guarantee your London, EC2R 8AY reservation, always book directly with the hotel by telephone or Tel: +44 (0) 20 7657 8080 online at www.theetoncollection.co.uk. Virtual tours are available Fax: +44 (0) 20 7657 8100 on the website along with maps, directions and a complete Email: [email protected] portfolio of downloadable photographs covering every room type. You’ll find more information about the Eton Collection - including our other , Edinburgh and Leeds - on www.theetoncollection.co.uk

Threadneedles is a member of Preferred Boutique GDS access code: PH