HOTEL: ANDAZ LIVERPOOL STREET, LONDON

THE HOTEL This Grade II listed five-star ‘lifestyle’ hotel is next door to London Liverpool Street station. Part of the Boundless Collection by Hyatt, it features 267 spacious and modern guest rooms, including 15 suites. It originally opened as The Great Eastern Hotel in 1884 and launched as the first Andaz in 2007, with the most recent refurbishments happening in 2018.

THE CHECK-IN Guests enter through enormous automatic revolving doors into a stunning reception area full of colour and local art. I was warmly welcomed by the young team on reception and offered a drink before they took me through the check-in process and highlighted the weekend timings for the restaurants and facilities. They gave me a couple of keys, which I would need for both the lifts and different access doors, so I felt immediately safe as a female traveller.

THE ROOM My kingsize deluxe room (328) was a spacious 33sqm with a dead bolt fitted to the door. Double aspect windows added plenty of light and there was a good-sized desk and a seating area. A complimentary mini-bar included vegan ‘roast beef' crisps, strawberry cookies and a fridge with non-alcoholic drinks, plus a Nespresso coffee maker, pods and a selection of teas. My bathroom had a fast-fill bath tub, large pumps of T-london luxury amenities and fluffy towels. It was easy to access the complimentary Wi-fi and catch up on some news on the 55’’ TV, which had mirroring capabilities.

THE FACILITIES Five onsite restaurants and a bar include the classic gastronomy in Lady Abercorn’s Pub & Kitchen, Miyako an intimate Japanese restaurant, modern European in Rake’s Café Bar, 1901 Wine Lounge which also offers afternoon tea and Eastway Brasserie with British Classics. The hotel also has a health club. I enjoyed a memorable cocktail and calamari with saffron aioli and chilli gremolata in Rake’s Café Bar, busy with an after-work city crowd. Breakfast is also served here.

THE BUSINESS Meetings spaces include a stunning Grade II listed 1901 Ballroom and a Masonic temple in the basement, available for private hire.

THE VERDICT With its buzzy vibe and Insta-worthy interiors, the Andaz will be a big hit with younger guests, but will also be enjoyed by older ones (like me!).

THE DETAILS King Deluxe rooms from £429 a night. hyatt.com

I FELT IMMEDIATELY SAFE AS A FEMALE TRAVELLER