Bankside Hotel, Autograph Collection *****

🎢 A staycation in a design-led hotel a few steps from the Tate Modern. Once a printing house and industrial warehouse, this five-star address now welcomes artists in residence and design lovers alike. Its rooms mix eclectic artworks with sleek, hi-tech touches for a stay that feels both creative and refined. The hotel’s Makers-in-Residence studio lets guests watch artists at work, while a rotating collection of contemporary pieces transforms the lobby into a pop-up gallery. Downstairs, Art Yard Bar & Kitchen serves seasonal, Mediterranean-inspired dishes and signature cocktails in an art-filled setting.