HOTEL OF THE MONTH
WHERE CREATIVE JUICES FLOW Located in Southbank, where art, culture and travel collide, Bankside Hotel London features as October’s Hotel of the Month. General Manager, Philip Steiner reveals how the art-focused venue has developed a competitive edge with its informal yet refined atmosphere and personal touches.
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he inspiration behind Bankside Hotel lies in its connection to the vibrant Southbank neighbourhood. The narrative-driven design embodies the area’s history and artistic vibrancy, drawing significantly from the hotel’s close connections to publishing houses, theatres and globally acclaimed modern art. Philip Steiner was appointed as General Manager in Autumn 2023, with an aim to blend his hospitality experience and passion for art and the London cultural scene to enhance the hotel’s strong links with the local community and artists – especially through its Artist
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in Residence programme. Using this to push London Bankside’s success, Philip has driven Bankside into TripAdvisor’s London top 10, onto the pages of Vogue and Forbes all while revealing a 5.6% increase in staff satisfaction and nearly doubling the hotel’s Gross Operating Profits. Art takes centre stage at Bankside Hotel, transcending mere decoration. Philip explained their commitment to arts is seen through its curated collection of diverse creative expressions throughout the venue, from the walls to the furniture, elevated by its Artist in Residence Programme.