The Counting House, EC3 in Igbeti

Set in a former bank building dating from 1893, this elegant pub with rooms is a mile from the Tower of London and a 3-minute walk from Bank tube station.The chic rooms feature Nespresso machines, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus rainfall showers. Some add sitting areas. Family rooms offer sofabeds. Kids age 11 and under stay at no charge with an adult.Breakfast is complimentary. The ornate pub has a glass-domed ceiling, elaborate crown moulding and chandeliers, as well as a sweeping wood staircase, leather booths and a central wood-carved bar.