The Dixon, Tower Bridge, Autograph Collection ****

🎢 A staycation in a former courthouse once frequented by Tower Bridge magistrates. Now a 4-star hotel, it’s held onto its past with dark oak panelling, a grand staircase, an over-the-top chandelier, suspect portraits, and cheeky nods in the elevator—all the way to the courtroom turned cocktail bar. In the rooms: king-size beds and boutique vibes. For breakfast: eggs Benedict or Florentine, shakshuka, organic porridge, and vegan options. The jury’s out.

⭐️ The highlight: Grabbing a seat at the marble cocktail bar to try Signature creations like the Evidence (Jose Cuervo Reposado, grapefruit juice, lime, lychee purée, agave, pink soda), the Sherwood Hoodies (cachaça, pineapple juice, passion fruit purée, lime), or the alcohol-free twists.