Ascott opens new Citadines Apart’hotel in the heart of Islington

CapitaLand’s wholly owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has opened Citadines Islington London – a 108-unit serviced residence located in London’s exciting new Islington Square neighbourhood and the newest addition to its Citadines Apart’hotel portfolio in Europe.

Citadines Islington London is housed in an Edwardian building, once a Royal Mail Sorting Office, within the chic new Islington Square development, on the borough’s bustling Upper Street. The apart’hotel features four stylish and contemporary apartment types, each designed to appeal to modern independent travellers, whilst drawing on the property’s and Islington’s colourful heritage.

Each apartment at Citadines Islington London includes a fully equipped kitchen, separate bedroom, private bathroom, living area, and flat screen TV with Chromecast. The units also include ample space for guests to relax and work, with a separate living area and working space with a desk and free unlimited WiFi.

The apart’hotel’s fresh modern interior is decorated in calming hues, with statement lighting and vibrant pastel furnishings in the inviting communal areas. The apartments feature striking bespoke wallpaper designed by Paris-based graphic artist and printmaker Jérémie Solomon. The monochromatic screen-printed wallpaper draws on the simplicity of a postage stamp, in homage to the building’s original use, and the design for the wallpaper takes the iconic London skyline and rooftops as its inspiration.

Most of the one-bedroom and one-bedroom deluxe apartments include a washing machine for the convenience of long-stay guests. Guests can also make use of the washing machine and dryer at the property’s laundrette. Each deluxe room category also comes equipped with a yoga mat, for use in the apartment or in the property’s Fitness Corner with gym equipment.

Frédéric Carré, Ascott’s Regional General Manager for United Kingdom, Germany, Georgia and Spain, said: “Citadines Islington London sets a new bar for contemporary accommodation in the borough. Our new apart’hotel caters to today’s travellers who want to explore this vibrant neighbourhood, and the wider city of London, while staying in a safe, comfortable and stylish home-from-home environment. Our apart’hotels give guests the flexibility and independence to live like a local, wherever they are.”

Located within the new Islington Square development, the prime property is surrounded by a wide variety of eclectic and authentic shops and restaurants including plant-based restaurant OMNOM and attractions such as ODEON Luxe & Dine. Citadines Islington London is also just a short walk from Islington’s renowned Upper Street, famous for its quirky stores and lively atmosphere. The property is also close to the world-famous Sadler’s Wells Theatre, 20-minute walk from the home of Arsenal Football Club at Emirates Stadium, a stone’s throw from the internationally renowned Almeida Theatre and walking distance to London’s beautiful Regent’s Canal.

As with all the Citadines-branded properties, Citadines Islington London is centrally-located and easily accessible from across the city, the UK and beyond. Angel and Highbury & Islington tube stations are both just a 10-minute walk from the property, providing easy access to the city centre, King's Cross train station and St. Pancras International station. Heathrow Airport is also easily accessible by car, or via the underground on the Piccadilly line.

Prices for Citadines Islington London start from £119 per night including VAT with Ascott Star Rewards members enjoying an additional 10% off. For more information or to book a stay, visit the Citadines Islington London website here.

At its properties worldwide, including Citadines Islington London, Ascott continues to deliver stringent hygiene and cleanliness standards as well as safe distancing. This is demonstrated through its ‘Ascott Cares’ commitment to continue providing safe homes for guests, and a safe working environment for staff. Ascott has also partnered with Bureau Veritas to provide independent audits and certification for the hygiene and safety standards of its properties worldwide. Ascott is also recognised as being Quality Accredited in the UK by ASAP’s International Serviced Accommodation Accreditation Process (ISAAP). The accreditation is there to reassure guests that Ascott has achieved the standards, set out by ISAAP, covering health, safety, security and quality and that customer duty of care is assured.

Ascott’s other Citadines Apart’hotels in London include Citadines Barbican, Citadines Holborn – Covent Garden, Citadines South Kensington and Citadines Trafalgar Square. In Europe, it operates 47 properties with more than 5,500 units in the UK, Belgium, France, Georgia, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands and Spain. www.citadines.com