Where to Stay in Soho: Two Hotels
10 November 2026 · 4 min read · How-To Guides
Quick answer
Two Soho hotels have checked Cottlink profiles. Ham Yard Hotel at 1 Ham Yard, W1D 7DT, has 91 bedrooms and suites, a bowling alley and a 190-seat theatre. The Soho Hotel at 4 Richmond Mews, W1D 3DH, has 96 rooms, two screening rooms and a gym. Both are run by Firmdale Hotels.
Staying in Soho puts theatres, restaurants and Oxford Street within a short walk, but the neighbourhood's small streets hide most hotel entrances. This guide sets out what the two Soho hotels on Cottlink list on their profiles, how they differ, and the questions to ask before you book. Each profile was checked against the hotel's own website. We do not quote room rates, because they change by date.
Where is Ham Yard Hotel in Soho?
Ham Yard Hotel is at One Ham Yard, London W1D 7DT, tucked between Soho's streets and a short walk from Mayfair, according to its Cottlink profile. Piccadilly Circus and Oxford Circus Underground stations are within easy reach. The hotel is run by Firmdale Hotels, with interiors by co-founder Kit Kemp.
The profile lists 91 individually designed bedrooms and suites plus 24 residences. Ham Yard Bar & Restaurant has a dining room, an outdoor terrace, an orangery and a bar, with menus built on seasonal British produce and a Long Lunch every Sunday. For bookings, call +44 20 3642 2000 or email hamyard@firmdale.com.
What can you do at Ham Yard Hotel besides sleep?
Ham Yard Hotel in Soho lists several facilities on its Cottlink profile: The Croc, home to an original 1950s bowling alley with its own lounge and bar, a 190-seat theatre, interconnected meeting and events rooms, and treatments at Soholistic Spa. A winter Fire Garden opens on the roof terrace in the festive season.
The events rooms convert into private dining rooms, boardrooms or press-day spaces, so the hotel also suits a work trip that includes a launch or presentation. The profile notes that the hotel holds two MICHELIN Keys (2026). If you want to bowl or use the theatre, ask when booking whether these spaces are open to staying guests on your dates or reserved for private hire.
Where is The Soho Hotel?
The Soho Hotel is at 4 Richmond Mews, London W1D 3DH, a quiet street between Dean Street and Wardour Street in the middle of Soho, according to its Cottlink profile. Firmdale Hotels opened it in 2004 on the site of a former car park. It is close to theatres, jazz venues and Oxford Street.
The profile lists 96 individually designed bedrooms and suites with warehouse-style windows and Kit Kemp's RIKRAK bath products. Refuel Bar & Restaurant serves brasserie classics, cocktails and pre- and post-theatre set menus, with live music every Wednesday. For reservations, call +44 20 7559 3000 or email soho@firmdale.com.
What facilities does The Soho Hotel list?
The Soho Hotel's Cottlink profile lists a Drawing Room and a Library with an honesty bar for in-house guests, a fully equipped gym, and Soholistic Spa treatments in its treatment rooms. For events there is a fifth-floor suite, two screening rooms and a discreet drawing room in Soho.
The Firmdale Film Club runs screenings at weekends, which can be a good evening plan if you are staying over. The profile notes one MICHELIN Key (2026). Guests who need to work can ask about the meeting spaces, which suit drinks parties, suppers, screenings and celebrations.
How do the two Soho hotels compare?
Both Soho hotels on Cottlink are Firmdale properties with Kit Kemp interiors and Soholistic Spa treatments. Ham Yard Hotel adds a bowling alley, a theatre and a roof terrace, while The Soho Hotel adds two screening rooms, a gym and weekend film nights. Choose by what you will use outside your room.
- Size: Ham Yard lists 91 rooms and suites plus 24 residences; The Soho Hotel lists 96 rooms and suites.
- Nearest stations: Ham Yard names Piccadilly Circus and Oxford Circus; The Soho Hotel is near Oxford Street.
- Entertainment: bowling and a theatre at Ham Yard; screening rooms and the Film Club at The Soho Hotel.
- Fitness: The Soho Hotel lists a fully equipped gym.
- Dining: Ham Yard's Sunday Long Lunch; Refuel's pre- and post-theatre menus.
What should you ask before booking a Soho hotel?
Before booking either Soho hotel on Cottlink, ask which room types face the street or a courtyard, whether breakfast is included, the check-in and check-out times, and the cancellation terms for your rate. If you are coming for a show, ask about pre-theatre dining times so you are not rushed.
It also helps to ask about luggage storage if you arrive early or leave late, and about accessibility if anyone in your group needs step-free access. Soho's streets stay lively late into the night, so if you are a light sleeper, ask for a quieter room when you book.
Frequently asked questions
How many Soho hotels are on Cottlink?
Two with checked profiles: Ham Yard Hotel and The Soho Hotel, both run by Firmdale Hotels.
Which Soho hotel has a bowling alley?
Ham Yard Hotel. Its profile lists The Croc, home to an original 1950s bowling alley.
Does The Soho Hotel have fitness facilities?
Yes. Its profile lists fitness facilities for guests.
Can I book a meeting room at these hotels?
Both list meeting and events spaces. Call the hotel's events team to check dates.
Why are room rates not listed?
Rates change by date, so we leave them out. Check with the hotel directly.
Staying elsewhere in the city? See our Shoreditch hotels guide. Run a hotel in Soho? Claim your free Cottlink listing to keep your details up to date. Questions or corrections: listings@cottlink.com or call +254 704 625 414.
