The Ned
A monumental hotel and members’ club inside Sir Edwin Lutyens’ former Midland Bank, The Ned combines 1920s grandeur, a buzzing banking-hall dining scene, subterranean wellness and 250 richly styled rooms.
The Ned occupies the former Midland Bank headquarters in the City of London, a Grade I-listed building designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and completed in the 1920s. The architecture gives the hotel a scale and sense of occasion rarely found in modern conversions.
Guest rooms draw on the building’s era through velvet, patterned fabrics, brass and vintage-inspired furniture. Despite the historic aesthetic, accommodations are equipped for contemporary stays, with categories ranging from compact rooms to large suites.
The vast former banking hall is the social heart of the property. Ninety-two green verdite columns frame a collection of restaurants and bars around a central live-music stage, creating one of London’s most energetic hotel public spaces.
Below ground, the original vault and banking infrastructure have been adapted into club, wellness and spa areas. A striking 20-meter pool, hammam, treatment rooms and gym give the property far more depth than a typical City hotel, while rooftop facilities add another layer for eligible guests.
The Ned is best for travelers who want their London hotel to function as a destination day and night. Its Lutyens architecture, dining hall and club atmosphere make it less intimate than a boutique hotel but dramatically more social.