The Crown Plaza Shoreditch Hotel is a modern property, its fairly bland exterior enlivened by a flamboyant sign. The spacious lobby is designed in a bright, modern style, with a walnut veneer reception desk, fluorescent lighting and brush-metal lifts. The 196 guestrooms feature soothing neutral décor, complemented by dark furnishings, crisp white bed linens and burnt orange blankets. They are also equipped with sofa seating, soundproofed windows and, in some cases, work stations. The en suite bathrooms are enhanced by pale beige tiles, green frosted glass, glistening chrome fittings and a generous bathtub. The hotel’s top floor restaurant, the Globe, features two soaring glass walls, which command fantastic views of the city. Open from 7.00am to 9.30pm, it offers a hot and cold buffet breakfast and serves British and international cuisine for lunch and dinner. The Lobby Bar overlooks Shoreditch High Street and offers a warm, informal venue in which to enjoy light meals and drinks throughout the day.