We review Treehouse Hotel London, a sustainable city stay just moments from Oxford Street
Time for a sleepover?
With so many unique boutique hotels in London, unless you’re a dedicated shopper, you probably wouldn’t choose to stay in the vicinity of Oxford Street. But Treehouse Hotel London may change your mind. We checked in for a whimsical stay that feels far removed from the crowds just two blocks away.
While this stay was complimentary, all thoughts and opinions are our own.
Review of Treehouse Hotel London
If location is everything, then Treehouse Hotel London certainly delivers. Perched at
the top end of Regent Street—a stone’s throw from the bustle of Oxford Circus and
right by the BBC’s Broadcasting House headquarters—guests have the city’s most
popular shopping districts and sights within easy reach. But that’s not all.
The idea for all Treehouse Hotels was inspired by idyllic childhood treehouses. These
hotels are meant to capture what these sky-high perches signify: adventure,
independence, cosiness, and most importantly, imagination. The brand is
positioned as the playful younger sibling of American-owned 1 Hotels, and
emphasises sustainability.
The concept becomes clear as soon as you step into the intimate, welcoming lobby.
A concrete backdrop is warmed by timber beams and shelves (all reclaimed wood),
fairy lights strung from the ceiling, plants, and a jauntily patterned red rug; whimsy
comes in the form of yellow Hunter boots, books on travel, and a complimentary
pick-and-mix candy bar. The staff are equally warm and welcoming, quickly
completing check-in procedures and sharing tips on how best to experience the
Hotel.
A feathered nest
The cosy treehouse concept continues with aplomb upstairs. Each floor has a water
refill station in a nod to sustainability. And, in the Lookout King Room I checked
into one of 95 guest rooms here, there are plenty of quirky wooden features (also
reclaimed), from the floorboards and nightstands to the worktable and tree-like
columns in the bathroom, all paired with unfinished concrete walls and ceilings.
Touches of eccentricity and nostalgia are apparent, too. There’s a mushroom-
shaped throw pillow on the bed, a vintage gas lantern in the window nook, and a pink
piggy bank sitting on a cloth-bound copy of Lady Chatterley’s Lover.
There’s plenty of practicality, too. A spacious double window nook, with impeccable
views of John Nash’s All Souls Church and a certain historic hotel across the road;
An open wardrobe with a built-in bench, complete with a Paddington Bear plushie and
shoe storage underneath, and a bathroom with a spacious walk-in shower, custom
amenities (in big, permanent bottles), and a modesty curtain to draw over the glass
divider that looks into the room. It might be rather small—just 24sq-m—but it’s well-
appointed and whimsical in just the right amounts.
Sky-high eats and drinks
Guests of Treehouse Hotel London have easy access to some of the city’s best
drinking and dining. But it’s worth making time for the hotel’s offerings, too. Craft
cocktails at The Nest, the hotel’s rooftop bar, are the ideal way to enjoy sundowners.
Inside, the cosy space is abundantly nature-inspired, while on the terraces, intimate
seating arrangements offer views of London that stretch into the horizon. In both, you
can enjoy a full menu of drinks and bar bites—during our visit, they’d partnered with
local award-winning spirit producers Sapling to offer cocktails made with sustainable
vodka and gin.
Downstairs, the equally well-designed Madera has a central bar which whips up
coffees at breakfast and cocktails for dinner. The menu here is built around
reimagined Mexican dishes bursting with bold flavours and organic
Ingredients, think fresh ceviches and plenty of tacos, all served alongside live
performances by fire breathers and a party-ready soundtrack. In the mornings, there
are tasty omelettes, fruit bowls, and viennoiserie, as well as bigger plates like a fry-up,
bagels, and carne asada with eggs.
Final thoughts
As a frequent visitor and former resident, I wouldn’t normally stay quite so close to
the tourist trifecta of Oxford, Regent, and Bond Street. But the location is undeniably
convenient—and surprisingly quiet—the service is friendly, and the décor is fun and cosy
without being too kitsch. Luxury lovers and minimalists have plenty of other
Choices, but Treehouse Hotel London offers all the above with a touch of whimsy and
affordability that many travellers will appreciate (and come back for).
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