Birch Selsdon Hotels

The hotel is located in a 19th-century mansion in Croydon, South London. The building was first converted into a hotel in the 1920s and has been extended and refurbished several times since then. It has 181 rooms, a wellness space and a seaside bathing beach, co-working facilities and a variety of restaurants and bars. The interiors were designed by local studio A-nrd, which took a "restorative approach", stripping away most of the existing finishes to allow the building's original architecture to stand out. In the lobby you can see the building's original stone walls and bas-relief ceiling. The view outside the windows becomes the palette for the interior, with the wooden shingled reception desk in the entrance foyer backed by gradient curtains, reflecting the ever-changing seasonal tones of the surrounding landscape of Birch Selsdon. The hall's floral bas-relief ceiling has been preserved along with the original masonry walls. Moss green velvet sofas and wicker armchairs, potted plants and vintage petal-shaped chandeliers are dotted throughout the space, while checkerboard floors pay homage to the Victorian era. Snug is a richly toned, cozy space featuring a hidden bar and original wall panels in a dark finish, adding an element of opulence to the laid-back vibe of the space. Bold indigo spans the walls, and spherical lights hanging from the bas-relief ceiling add a modern, chic touch. The booths on either side of the stone fireplace are decorated with geometric jacquard. Hotel recommendations for London travel