The London EDITION, a five-star hotel behind Oxford Street, has emerged as an ideal remote-working spot. Its lobby is open to the public, laptop-friendly, and requires only that visitors buy something to stay. A full day of work, including two drinks, costs £13.62 including service charge.
Why It Works for Remote Workers
Arriving just after 8am, the journalist found two others already working. The staff were accommodating, never pressuring her to order more than she had. The lobby features marble columns, stained-glass windows, and a Grade II-listed Edwardian ceiling. Free WiFi is available, though plug sockets are limited; arriving early helps secure a spot near one.
Food and Drink Options
An English Breakfast tea costs £6.50 plus a 13.5% service charge, served in a china teapot with a shortbread biscuit. A club soda is £5.50. Breakfast is served 7am–11:30am, with items from £5 (croissant) to £22 (scrambled eggs with salmon caviar). Lunch options include a £23 Club Sandwich. The hotel's restaurant, Berners Tavern, offers British cuisine by chef Jason Atherton.
Vibe and Practicalities
The space is quiet in the morning, with smooth jazz playing. It gets busier at lunch but never feels overcrowded. The journalist completed her to-do list and praised the change of scenery. She noted that staff watched her belongings when she used the restroom.
Cost Breakdown
Total spend for the day: £6.50 tea + £5.50 club soda + 13.5% service charge = £13.62. This compares favourably to Starbucks, where a drink can cost up to £8.
