Wilhelmina lived in Clerkenwell all her life, in the time we now call the 'Georgian period'. Born in 1727 to a well-to-do family and proud owners of The Zetter Warehouse in Clerkenwell, they dealt in spice accumulated from their travels all over globe. The warehouse was positioned just a stones throw away, across the historic St Johns square from their family home, The Zetter Townhouse.
On the death of her parents, Wilhelmina inherited the family's wealth and property and with no other family in London, aside from her troubled Nephew Seymour, Wilhelmina spent her time travelling the world and sourcing treasures from her adventures. When she returned home to London she would fill her house with dinner parties in her Dining room followed by late night soirees in her Games room.
On the death of her parents, Wilhelmina inherited the family's wealth and property and with no other family in London, aside from her troubled Nephew Seymour, Wilhelmina spent her time travelling the world and sourcing treasures from her adventures. When she returned home to London she would fill her house with dinner parties in her Dining room followed by late night soirees in her Games room.
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The Zetter hotels & Co. creates experiences fuelled by passion, sublime cocktails, and unforgettable parties. Credited for reinventing the boutique hotel concept, at The Zetter hotels & Co we are recognised for exclusivity, excellence, and effervescence. It is the attention to detail, narrative and guest experience that sets us apart from the competition.
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Bill M.
Dec 28, 2021
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Daniel Russell
Sep 04, 2021
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Sarah Nichols
Aug 16, 2021
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S. K.
Mar 11, 2020
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So, i'm having to write this review again because the first one was mistakenly written for their restaurant. so, for my huge number of yelp followers, my apologies. (that's a joke)
my husband and i stayed here for exactly one night. the first night we arrived from paris. it was locally situated near his office. at first, for a boutique hotel, entering the place seemed ok. kind of a hip, modern, quaint place. once you get to the rooms tho, sh*t hits the fan. on our train ride here, i already noticed the rooms were quite small online so we upgraded to what we thought might be a
my husband and i stayed here for exactly one night. the first night we arrived from paris. it was locally situated near his office. at first, for a boutique hotel, entering the place seemed ok. kind of a hip, modern, quaint place. once you get to the rooms tho, sh*t hits the fan. on our train ride here, i already noticed the rooms were quite small online so we upgraded to what we thought might be a
Lynn S.
Oct 25, 2019
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Sunil R.
Jul 23, 2018
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Jenna B.
Jan 21, 2018
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Shaun D.
Aug 07, 2015
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Came for breakfast and went for "The Works". Fantastic quality ingredients with perfectly cooked poached eggs. Surprisingly it wasn't at all greasy. Lovely friendly welcoming staff who served the best Flat White I have ever had. I will be coming back to try their lunch and evening menus. (Visit - 28/01/2015 Breakfast)
Elsa S.
Mar 05, 2015
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I stayed in this Hotel for three nights and really enjoyed it! When I first came in, the staff was super welcoming and helpful. Someone showed me my room, the wifi, and I choose to get the Times to my bedroom door every morning which was nice.
The room itself had simple decorations, the light turned red at night which I was not a big fan of, but the view on the little streets behind the hotel was lovely.
The bed was very comfortable, it maybe had too many pillows on it even though it looked nice. I had a great surprise because the shower products were from REN, a birtish skincare brand that
The room itself had simple decorations, the light turned red at night which I was not a big fan of, but the view on the little streets behind the hotel was lovely.
The bed was very comfortable, it maybe had too many pillows on it even though it looked nice. I had a great surprise because the shower products were from REN, a birtish skincare brand that
Hugo P.
Jan 23, 2015
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Magnus S.
Jan 01, 2013
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Laurence W.
Sep 01, 2011
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I value space more than I value chic design, which is why my Zetter experience left me gasping for more of the former and less of the latter. Prepare yourself for a super cramped room in a posh setting with excellent service and organic shampoos. If you're looking for space (or even a closet or a gym), you should probably look elsewhere.
My favorite? The free fizzy water...
My favorite? The free fizzy water...
Joel E.
Jul 06, 2011
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The Zetter Hotel staff extended a very warm welcome to London, and took good care to make my stay comfortable. I am here for a short stay on business, and will no doubt be coming back to the Zetter during my next visit to London. However, I would also certainly return to kick back and relax during any visit for pleasure as well.
The front desk staff was particularly friendly and helpful. Also, the room was quite comfortable . . . definitely NOT roomy . . . but the air conditioning kept the room temperature pretty much perfect both during the day and for sleeping as well. Internet service
The front desk staff was particularly friendly and helpful. Also, the room was quite comfortable . . . definitely NOT roomy . . . but the air conditioning kept the room temperature pretty much perfect both during the day and for sleeping as well. Internet service
Dave S.
Jan 27, 2011
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A trendy and beautiful boutique hotel located in central Clerkenwell with easy access to all that East Central London has to offer.
Pros
Great friendly and helpful staff
Well appointed rooms - nice extra amenities like fancy shampoos with biodegradable packing, fluffy rubes, hot water bottles
Cool reddish mood lighting in the rooms
Excellent rain-forest shower with a seemingly endless supply of hot water
Free coffee and tea stations in the hall
Location - very handy for Clerkenwell, Bloomsbury, and the City
Free wifi!
Cons
It's exceptionally expensive for what you get.
Rooms are tiny..
Pros
Great friendly and helpful staff
Well appointed rooms - nice extra amenities like fancy shampoos with biodegradable packing, fluffy rubes, hot water bottles
Cool reddish mood lighting in the rooms
Excellent rain-forest shower with a seemingly endless supply of hot water
Free coffee and tea stations in the hall
Location - very handy for Clerkenwell, Bloomsbury, and the City
Free wifi!
Cons
It's exceptionally expensive for what you get.
Rooms are tiny..
Dave S.
Nov 08, 2010
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This is the place to stay if you are influenced by graphic design in any way. The amount of thought put into the typography and printed materials in this hotel is staggering (stylized Z's on the provided comfy blankets?). You will not find any signs printed in comic sans in the Zetter. They obviously have a style guide and are not relying on MS word templates.
Rooms are small but well thought out. There are only showers in the rooms but the showers are functional and have good water pressure. There are ipod chargers as is de rigeur for any hipster hotel. The hotel is within walking
Rooms are small but well thought out. There are only showers in the rooms but the showers are functional and have good water pressure. There are ipod chargers as is de rigeur for any hipster hotel. The hotel is within walking
J. T.
Feb 20, 2009
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I stayed in the Zetter for a business trip. It's an interior designers dream. Things are beautiful, but not always functional. It took me two days to figure out the lights and what switch belongs to what light cove.
There are brightly colored lights in the windows (reds, blues, etc.) which look neat from the street and the window shutters do a good job of blocking the light out completely from the room, but I couldn't help but think that it was such a total waste of energy.
They bottle their own water in reusable glass bottles; both the still water and sparkling were tasty. Their full
There are brightly colored lights in the windows (reds, blues, etc.) which look neat from the street and the window shutters do a good job of blocking the light out completely from the room, but I couldn't help but think that it was such a total waste of energy.
They bottle their own water in reusable glass bottles; both the still water and sparkling were tasty. Their full
Ryan L.
Jan 29, 2009
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Champagne bottles in the vending machines. I think they're on to something here.
This hotel feels almost like it's for a James Bond-type on a budget. Modern, stylish, and sexy, without breaking the bank. The spacious "rooftop studio deluxe" room was quite enticing, to say the least. Right inside the door is a light switch that turns on the red mood lighting. From there you can move to the large outdoor patio overlooking the city with thousands of free music tracks to entertain your guests by, even with speakers in the bathroom, should you decide to move the party there
This hotel feels almost like it's for a James Bond-type on a budget. Modern, stylish, and sexy, without breaking the bank. The spacious "rooftop studio deluxe" room was quite enticing, to say the least. Right inside the door is a light switch that turns on the red mood lighting. From there you can move to the large outdoor patio overlooking the city with thousands of free music tracks to entertain your guests by, even with speakers in the bathroom, should you decide to move the party there
