Within walking distance of the hotel are famous tourist attractions such as St.Paul's Cathedral, the Monument, the Tower of London, the Tate Modern and HMS Belfast. Threadneedles is the first luxury boutique hotel in the City's Square Mile. Originally a Banking Hall built in 1865, with solid oak doors and impressive marble columns, the hotel echoes its colourful past with a rich and contemporary interior. A multitude of textures and complementary tones creates a feeling of understated luxury and tranquilty in the heart of the City of London. For the ultimate indulgence, stay in The Penthouse, with its unique interior and private balcony overlooking the city life below. Elegant and chic in design, the hotel's restaurant serves up food from a menu with a modern take on Mediterranean cuisine. That relaxed, stylish atmosphere is continued in the bar. Three meeting rooms of varying dimensions are festooned with state of the art equipment and facilities. There are also private dining rooms available for more intimate business events.