Short stay: Victory House London MGallery by Sofitel, Leicester Square, London, UK

MGallery by Sofitel is a collection of boutique hotels that combine luxury with a focus on literature and culture. Among this select group of hotels is Victory House London MGallery by Sofitel – the perfect launch-pad for all that London has to offer. The property has a fascinating and industrious history that mirrors the industrial changes in the city of London itself. Located in the beating heart of the West End, the hotel offers a home from home with everything you need to experience London, right on your doorstep.

The welcome

On entering through the double doors on Leicester Place, just yards from Leicester Square itself, you go through a small seating area to a desk at the far end. There you’ll find a very modest reception area – a tiny desk – but one that was continually manned by a friendly face throughout my visit.

The room

I stayed in a suite that looked out over Leicester Place. The room was not huge but afforded me ample space…