Opened in 2017 by Soho House, The Ned occupies the former Midland Bank headquarters — a Grade I listed building of 1924 designed by Sir Edwin "Ned" Lutyens, from whom the hotel takes its name. Behind its grand neoclassical façade are 250 bedrooms in 1920s and '30s style, a sweep of restaurants and bars set across the historic former banking hall, a members' club (Ned's Club), a rooftop pool and bar, a spa and hammam, and the original bank vault — its 3,000 safety deposit boxes intact, famously used in the Bond film Goldfinger. It's a destination in its own right — and this guide covers exactly how to reach it.
01 / LOCATIONWhere exactly is The Ned?
The Ned is at 27 Poultry, London EC2R 8AJ, in the City of London, almost opposite Bank station at the heart of the Square Mile, a short walk from the Bank of England, the Royal Exchange and Mansion House. It sits within the Congestion Charge zone and the ULEZ, on busy City streets with no public car park — so for arrivals, a clean drop-off near the entrance on Poultry is the sensible approach.
02 / THE SETTINGA Lutyens bank, reborn
The Ned's magic is its scale and theatre: the vast former Grand Banking Hall, with its forest of green-veined columns, now home to a sweep of restaurants and bars buzzing late into the evening, often with live music. Upstairs are 250 bedrooms styled to the building's roaring-twenties roots; downstairs, the original bank vault houses a cocktail bar lined with safety deposit boxes. Add Ned's Club for members, a rooftop pool with City views, a spa and hammam, and private event rooms, and it's a hotel that doubles as one of the City's liveliest social hubs. The point for arrival is simple: it's a place of spectacle, so the journey to its door deserves the same composure.
03 / STATIONSNearest stations and getting around
Few hotels are as well connected as this corner of the City:
- Bank (Central, Northern and Waterloo & City lines, plus the DLR) is almost opposite the hotel.
- Cannon Street, Mansion House and St Paul's are all a few minutes' walk.
- Liverpool Street and Moorgate bring the Elizabeth line and national rail within easy reach.
Plenty of buses serve the surrounding City streets. For getting around day to day, this is about as good as London gets. The familiar catch applies on arrival: easy travelling light, far harder with luggage across the City's busy junctions after a long flight.
04 / AIRPORTSAirport transfer times to The Ned
The Ned is reachable from every London airport, but the journeys — and how relaxed they are with luggage — vary. The board below gives realistic door-to-door driving times for a pre-booked private hire car. Treat them as a planning guide; City traffic has its own ideas.
From London City & Heathrow
London City is the closest airport, only a few miles to the east — ideal for business arrivals. Heathrow is the gateway for most international guests; by rail it's the Elizabeth line to Liverpool Street and a short hop. A direct Heathrow airport transfer by car removes the changes, with the driver meeting you in arrivals and taking you straight to Poultry.
From the other airports
Gatwick connects by rail towards London Bridge or Blackfriars; Luton and Stansted sit further out. From each, the rail route ends in a hop to Bank and a short walk with bags; for anyone with luggage, one car and one fixed price is the gentler option.
A hotel of real spectacle in the Square Mile — the arrival should feel just as smooth.
05 / THE EASY WAYArriving in style — train, Tube or private hire?
There is no single right answer. Travelling light from elsewhere in town? The Tube to Bank, almost opposite, works well. A pre-booked private hire transfer tends to win when arrival matters most:
- You are arriving with luggage after a flight and want to step out near the door, not navigate the City's junctions.
- You are travelling as a family or group who would value a saloon, executive car or MPV.
- You want a fixed fare known before you travel — no surge, no meter ticking in City traffic.
- Your flight time is uncertain — a tracked driver simply adjusts and waits.
Why this helps at The Ned: the hotel sits on Poultry at the Bank junction, one of the City's busiest and most one-way-bound crossroads, with no public parking and the Congestion Charge in force. A local driver knows the cleanest set-down point near the entrance and brings you to it rather than circling — no fuss, no meter running, because there is no meter.
06 / NEARBYWhat's around The Ned
The historic heart of the City surrounds the building:
- The Bank of England & the Royal Exchange — the City's financial landmarks right across the junction.
- St Paul's Cathedral — Wren's masterpiece a short walk west.
- The Barbican & the Guildhall — the City's cultural quarter and civic heart close by.
- The River Thames & the Millennium Bridge — the riverside and the South Bank a few minutes south.
07 / FAQFrequently asked questions
Where is The Ned?
At 27 Poultry, London EC2R 8AJ, in the City of London, in the former Midland Bank headquarters. Bank station is almost opposite, about a one to two-minute walk.
What's the nearest station to The Ned?
Bank (Central, Northern and Waterloo & City lines, plus the DLR) is almost opposite. Cannon Street, Mansion House, St Paul's, Moorgate and Liverpool Street are all close, with the Elizabeth line at Liverpool Street.
How do I get from Heathrow to The Ned?
Heathrow is around 18 miles away, roughly 55 to 85 minutes by car. By rail it means the Elizabeth line to Liverpool Street and a short hop; a pre-booked car runs door to door with the fare fixed in advance.
Is there parking or drop-off at The Ned?
The Ned has no public car park and sits in the Congestion Charge zone, on busy City streets. Most guests arrive by car and are set down near the entrance on Poultry, with Bank station moments away.
Is a pre-booked car a good idea for arriving?
Yes. With a fixed fare set in advance, flight tracking and a driver who knows the City's one-way streets and the Poultry entrance, a private hire transfer is an easy, composed way to arrive after a flight or across town.
Can I book a fixed-price transfer to The Ned in advance?
Yes. With Rushxo you can book online or by WhatsApp at any hour, with the fare confirmed before you ride, no surge pricing and 24/7 human support.
Time Matters
Arrive at The Ned the easy way
Fixed-fare private hire to and from The Ned, City of London. Local drivers, flight tracking, no surge — confirmed before you ride.