The most anticipated hotel launch this year is upon us, as The Ned officially opens its doors tomorrow in London's EC2.
Once the offices of the Midland Bank, designed in 1924 by Sir Edwyn Lutyens, the £200m hotel from Soho House Group features 252 heritage bedrooms and suites.
The 320,000 sq ft venue also features nine restaurants, rooftop and indoor swimming pools, a gym, Cowshed spa and hamam (steam bath).
The private members' club is situated in the basement. Ned's Club occupies the building's old vault and the bar will serve up classic cocktails and food from Cecconi’s restaurant.
On the top floor for members, there is the Canopy Bar & Restaurants, complete with a retractable roof. It also offers two bars - Poultry Dome Bar & Terrace and Princes Street Dome Bar & Terrace.
Of the nine restaurants, eight are open to the public. They are as follows:
The Penny - an American cafe serving salads, burgers, hot sandwiches and apple pie
Millie's Lounge - British and American classics, 24 hours a day - fish & chips, lobster, macaroni and BBQ short ribs
Cafe Sou London - Traditional Parisian cafe specialising in crustacea, French classics and daily specials
The Grill Room - A British hotel grill with trolleys and gueridon service
Cecconi's City of London - Modern day classic Italian
Zobler's - New York-style Jewish deli with smoked fish, herrings, Reubens and cheesecake, to eat in or take away.