The Newman has just opened its doors in Fitzrovia, bringing a fresh, characterful new stay to one of the capital’s most walkable neighbourhoods. Created by a team of London hoteliers and restaurateurs whose CV spans Corbin and King, The Standard, The Beaumont and The Goring, it’s the kind of place that feels instantly part of the local fabric.
Here the look is contemporary Art Deco with a playful streak. The interiors are calm and beautifully finished, with subtle nods to Fitzrovia’s bohemian past throughout.
It is also refreshingly easy to use. This is not a hotel that expects you to disappear upstairs. The ground floor is designed for dropping in, lingering and meeting friends, with a relaxed, sociable feel that works just as well for a quick coffee as it does for a late-night drink. If you are travelling with a dog, that welcome extends to them too, with thoughtful extras in dog friendly rooms and the option to bring them along to the brasserie bar.
There are 81 rooms, suites and apartments, many generously sized, some with their own balconies. If you want to upgrade the whole experience, the rooftop Penthouse Suite comes with a terrace, sauna and ice plunge; it can also be taken as an exclusive four-bedroom floor.
Food and drink are a big part of the story. Brasserie Angelica serves all day favourites with Northern European influences, plus a lunchtime sandwich trolley that turns a light bite into an occasion. Gambit Bar is the hotel’s underground escape, revolving around expertly curated cocktails, local craft beers, in house DJs and chess nights that make the room feel like a little community. For celebrations and dinners that need a bit more privacy, there are dedicated private dining spaces that keep the atmosphere intimate and unfussy.
Wellness is serious and seriously fun. Expect Finnish sauna and steam, a hydrotherapy pool, multi-sensory showers with soundscapes, a halotherapy salt room and even an Ice Lounge. Add a gym and classes including Pilates and you have a stay that restores as much as it indulges.
In short, The Newman is built for the way people actually want to use a hotel in London. Drop in for a drink, settle into a long lunch, stay the night and leave feeling well looked after.
