London-based architecture and design firm Michaelis Boyd has completed work on the Hotel Indigo – 1 Leicester Square in the heart of the city’s iconic West End. Spread across nine stories, the boutique concept conveys the glamour of London’s theater scene, while also channeling the spirit of the 1930s.
Featuring a dark and moody Art Deco theme, the hotel interiors exude intimacy against the backdrop of the bustling neighborhood. A bespoke, external canopy punctuates the arrival experience beyond the ornate glass doors. Lined with monochrome tile floors, the lobby is appointed with banquettes upholstered in blue and gold velvet alongside reclaimed vintage cinema seating that amplifies the theatrical motif. Custom light fixtures also make a striking impact throughout the property, from golden shell-shaped sconces in the lobby to corridor lightboxes.
Three configurations span the guestrooms—Scriptwriter, Backstage, and Auditorium. The poetic and inspiring Scriptwriter space is crafted with robust materials and artwork. Reminiscent of dressing rooms, the Backstage rooms are equipped with the technical fittings of a stage including spotlights, ropes, and illuminated dressing room mirrors. Auditorium rooms mirror private theater boxes, with gold plate numbers attached to each room’s banquette and luxe polished plaster. Crittall reeded screens, bespoke vanities, and matte black brassware also adorn each accommodation.
An F&B space on the ninth floor frames panoramic views of London. Inspired by 1920s Shanghai, the dark blue palette boasts deep red accents as well as brass and American walnut detailing. Large, stained glass partitions separate the bar and restaurant as well.
