Hilton Bankside, London

Seattle meets South London, with big industrial doors, fluted glass, subway tiles, lots of natural textiles and some excellent lighting. The effect is contemporary and warm, with lots of timber cladding wall covering du jour, jolly nice too offset by polished concrete floors, a subtle nod to Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall. Giant wooden numbers mark each floor and walls sport a collection of works by 11 British artists.