I stayed at art'otel Battersea where rooms are art galleries

Next to Battersea Power Station, it offers one-of-a-kind views and is described as a "hotel for big personalities”.

The hotel combines art with luxury, with a rooftop pool overlooking the Power Station and its own art gallery.

Part of the Radisson Hotel Group, rooms at art’otel start at £329 a night for an Art Room King without breakfast, all the way to £938 for the Junior Suite.

I experienced art’otel Battersea when I booked an Art Room Plus on Booking.com, here's what I had thought.

The rooftop pool. (Image: Newsquest)

I stayed at the art’otel Battersea, and it’s unlike any other 

As someone who usually stays at more affordable hotels, I knew it was something special as soon as I stepped into the art’otel.

There were no traditional, boring hotel artworks on the walls. Instead, there were unique creations often related to themes of London.

Staff were very welcoming, and checking in was as easy as you’d hope, which got us excited about what to expect from the room.

Taking a ride in the mirrored lift, I arrived at the room, met with a lengthy walkway, pastel-coloured walls, funky artwork, and a comfy bed.

The lobby. (Image: Newsquest)

My immediate thought was how clean and fresh the room felt. After a quick excited look around, I noticed there were no signs of wear or marks—it was spotless.

The room had everything you could want in a hotel: a smart TV, coffee and tea-making area, seating, a large wardrobe, and a good-sized desk.

Unlike a traditional hotel room, the art’otel Battersea has touchpads on each side of the bed and as you enter the room.

The touchpads have multi-functional purposes with different lighting options and to control the air conditioning.

Often, when I see a giant window in a room, I become nervous that the room will be very loud and that I’ll be up all night.

The bedroom. (Image: Newsquest)

But this was the quietest room I’ve ever stayed in. Despite being next to the rail works, it was so peaceful and quiet, leading to a very relaxing sleep.

When booking the art’otel Battersea, I shared that I was celebrating an early birthday and wanted to make it special.

In a very sweet touch, I was delivered a handwritten card and some very tasty macaroons—a lovely treat.

Outside the room, the art’otel has a lot to offer, with its main gem being the rooftop pool and its views of Battersea Power Station.

The bathroom. (Image: Newsquest)

Breakfast at art’otel Battersea

When I booked our stay at the art’otel Battersea, I went without breakfast but later decided to add it on, at an extra £28 per person.

I’ve never paid £28 for breakfast, so I didn’t know what to expect, but I did expect it to blow me away.

Unlike many hotels, this was not a buffet breakfast; it was à la carte, meaning you got to pick from the menu similar to starters and mains.

I opted for a fruit bowl and pancakes with bacon, with a side of mushrooms. My companion chose a croissant and eggs royale with a side of bacon.

The breakfast menu. (Image: Newsquest)

Watching other tables, I noticed that everyone received their food at the same time. However, when my companion got their croissant and there was no fruit salad in sight, I got a bit concerned.

I was willing to wait and expected it to arrive soon, but when more than 15 minutes passed and no fruit salad arrived, I thought they’d forgotten about me.

Realising there was a missing meal, our server let us know it would be out soon, and it did arrive, but was quickly followed by my pancakes.

Opting to eat my salad first meant my pancakes and bacon got cold. I politely asked if it would be possible to heat the meal up again after explaining the situation.

The breakfast meal and a gift of macaroons. (Image: Newsquest)

Taking my pancakes back to the kitchen, they later brought them back after checking if I was ready for them.

Expecting them to be hot, I quickly realized they hadn’t been heated up and had instead just gotten colder.

Unwilling to be ‘that person,’ I ate the cold bacon and pancakes and struggled to hide my disappointment.

Unfortunately, I feel it wasn’t worth £28 each, but many others in the café seemed happy with their breakfast.

Sharing what you can expect from breakfast, Stephen Howard, PR & Marketing Manager for art'otel UK for the hotel said: "art'otel London Battersea Power Station has an extensive a la carte breakfast offering in the unique surroundings of their restaurant and public art gallery TOZI, a space curated by Signature Artist Jaime Hayon.

"The award-winning destination restaurants of this 5-star hotel feature seasonal produce, guests can even enjoy the grab-and-go breakfast options, including fresh homemade pastries and smoothies from TOZI Counter.

"You can save on their breakfast packages by opting to include breakfast in your stay, or choose a la carte favourites such as Eggs Florentine from £16.50."

The coffee and tea area. (Image: Newsquest)

Would I stay at the art’otel Battersea again?

The art’otel Battersea is one of the nicest hotels I’ve had the chance to stay at, with a flawless room and fantastic service.

There’s no denying that prices starting at £325 a night aren’t cheap, but if you want to treat yourself and stay in a prime location, then art’otel is perfect.

Using Booking.com meant I could compare prices for each room and check what other travellers who stayed at the hotel thought before booking.

Views from the room which was very quiet. (Image: Newsquest)

Another big positive of using Booking.com was getting notifications as soon as art’otel would message me on the app. Often, when I get emails, they get lost among the many others.

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However, with the Booking.com app, I was able to see the message straight away and could reply promptly.

Overall, if there’s ever another occasion when I fancy a posh night’s stay in the Battersea area, the art’otel would be my number one choice.

From its welcoming staff, and colourful design, to its comfy beds and stunning views, the art’otel Battersea is a must for those who want a luxury hotel experience in a more modern way.