St. Clement, London
London’s New Grand Hotel, Reimagined
Why DNA Hotels Loves It
● Nick Jones’ first hotel since Soho House, rethinking luxury hospitality through effortless service instead of formality.
● Beautifully understated interiors by Eagle + Hodges that replace traditional grandeur with warmth, craftsmanship, and residential comfort.
● One of London’s most spectacular Thames locations, combining panoramic river views with restaurants, bars, wellness, and thoughtfully designed social spaces.
A New Chapter on the Thames
Some hotels impress with extravagance. St. Clement impresses by removing everything that gets in the way. Opening on the banks of the Thames within London’s new 180 Quarter development, this independent hotel marks the return of Nick Jones, founder of Soho House, to hands-on hospitality. Rather than creating another members’ club, Jones has spent three years rethinking what a modern luxury hotel should feel like. The result is neither traditional grand hotel nor lifestyle hotspot. Instead, St. Clement feels residential, calm, and remarkably intuitive—a place designed around how people actually like to stay.
Luxury Without the Theatre
Jones describes St. Clement as “what The Savoy would feel like if it were built today.” That philosophy is visible throughout the hotel. There are no stiff formalities, no unnecessary rituals, and none of the performative luxury that often accompanies London’s grand hotels. Guests are welcomed directly to their rooms, complimentary minibar snacks replace surprise charges, laundry is included, and thoughtful details quietly eliminate the small frustrations that define many luxury stays. It’s hospitality designed around ease rather than ceremony.
Residential Design at an Exceptional Scale
Interiors by London studio Eagle + Hodges replace decorative excess with timeless restraint. Vintage furniture by George Nakashima and Jean Royère sits alongside bespoke pieces designed specifically for the hotel, while soft plaster walls, natural stone, brushed steel, oak flooring, stained-glass screens by Brian Clarke, and handcrafted furnishings create an atmosphere that feels closer to an elegant private residence than a conventional hotel. Even the entry-level rooms measure around 42m2 (450 sq ft)—larger than many luxury suites elsewhere in London. Hidden luggage storage, integrated yoga equipment, custom games, complimentary snacks, and beautifully stocked bathroom cabinets reveal an obsessive attention to everyday comfort. Nothing feels extravagant simply for the sake of it. Every detail has a purpose.
London’s New Living Room
Rather than becoming another destination exclusively for hotel guests, St. Clement is designed to become part of London’s daily life. Café Clement serves refined European cooking throughout the day, with chef Danny Bohan bringing together French and Italian influences in a contemporary London brasserie overlooking the Thames. As evening falls, Bobbi’s Bar shifts the mood entirely. Rich timber panelling, intimate lighting, exceptional sound by Devon Turnbull, and expertly crafted cocktails create one of those spaces where one final drink quietly becomes several more. Later this year, chef Florence Knight will open Lunette on the top floor, adding another destination restaurant overlooking the river.
Wellness Above the Thames
The Health Club & Spa extends across three floors, centred around a remarkable 25-metre swimming pool running parallel to the river. Guests will also find a hammam, banya, sauna, steam room, ice baths, treatment rooms, strength training, cardio facilities, and carefully curated wellness programmes—all designed with the same understated elegance found throughout the hotel.
One of London’s Finest Views
Location is perhaps St. Clement’s greatest luxury. Occupying a privileged bend in the Thames, the hotel enjoys sweeping views stretching from Canary Wharf and St Paul’s Cathedral to Westminster, the London Eye, and Battersea Power Station. Few hotels offer such an extraordinary panorama while remaining quietly removed from London’s busiest tourist districts. The spectacular two-storey penthouse—with wraparound terraces, chef’s kitchen, library, and vast entertaining spaces—may be one of the city’s most remarkable hotel suites.
Why It Matters
St. Clement feels less like another hotel opening and more like a statement about where luxury hospitality is heading. Instead of dazzling guests with excess, it focuses on thoughtful design, generous space, intuitive service, and an atmosphere that encourages people to return rather than simply tick another hotel off their list. It is elegant without intimidation, luxurious without showing off, and contemporary without chasing trends. For travellers who appreciate exceptional design, genuine hospitality, and one of London’s finest riverside settings, St. Clement already feels destined to become a modern classic.
