The Ned
The Ned is a hotel in the City of London, opened in 2017 inside the former Midland Bank headquarters designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. Conceived by Soho House founder Nick Jones, it has 252 rooms, a cluster of restaurants in the old banking hall and a bar in the bank's vault.
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The Ned London
A bank turned hotel
Lutyens' grand building on Poultry opened as Midland Bank's City headquarters in 1924, and the hotel takes its name from him. The £200 million conversion by Soho House and Sydell Group opened in 2017, keeping the scale of the banking hall and filling it with dining rooms. The scale of the old banking hall is worth seeing even if you are not staying.
Eating and drinking
The ground floor holds nine restaurants spread around the old banking hall, including the all-day Millie's Lounge. Below, the Vault occupies the former strongroom and serves cocktails and late-night food. The building also has a spa and a private members' club. The variety means you can eat somewhere different each night of a short stay without leaving the building; Millie's Lounge opens around the clock.
Location
The Ned is beside Bank junction, at the heart of the Square Mile. St Paul's Cathedral and the Sky Garden are each about ten minutes' walk, and you can cross the Millennium Bridge to Shakespeare's Globe and Borough Market on the South Bank. Bank Underground station is on the doorstep, with direct lines to the West End, Canary Wharf and the main rail termini. Leadenhall Market and the Royal Exchange are a few minutes' walk.
Highlights
- Former Midland Bank by Sir Edwin Lutyens (1924)
- 252 rooms over 11 storeys
- Nine restaurants in the old banking hall
- The Vault bar in the bank strongroom
Good to know
- Restaurants are open to non-residents.
- Bank Underground station is next to the hotel.
Frequently asked questions
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Sources: hardens.com