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This Futuristic London Hotel Is Controlled Entirely By Tablets

This Futuristic London Hotel Is Controlled Entirely By Tablets

This is the checkin desk at CitizenM Hotel in Bankside, London.

This Futuristic London Hotel Is Controlled Entirely By Tablets

When you turn left, there are desks and chairs where people can work. It's a popular spot because the WiFi is quick and free, even for non-guests.

When you turn left, there are desks and chairs where people can work. It

There's also a bar and a kitchen with food that's served until all hours, from breakfast buffet through dinner.

There

As you walk toward the bar, there's an outdoor courtyard on your right. It was a little too cold to sit outside, but the patio will undoubtedly be packed this summer.

As you walk toward the bar, there

To the right of the kitchen there are long dining tables and more work space.

To the right of the kitchen there are long dining tables and more work space.

If you forego the kitchen and bar, you can head straight back to the elevator bank. It's decorated like a bookshelf with odd trinkets and a photo of a man hiding behind blue sequin underwear.

If you forego the kitchen and bar, you can head straight back to the elevator bank. It

For a healthier alternative, you can make your way up the winding staircase to the first floor.

For a healthier alternative, you can make your way up the winding staircase to the first floor.

These funky black lights will guide your way.

These funky black lights will guide your way.

The first floor is full of beautifully decorated meeting rooms. Here's one you can book.

The first floor is full of beautifully decorated meeting rooms. Here

The hallways are dark, with black and white photos that line the walls.

The hallways are dark, with black and white photos that line the walls.

It's dimly lit with spotlights on strange art at each end.

Here's the other side.

Here

Even though the halls are dark, the rooms are full of light. Our room was on the third of five floors. The center of the hotel is the courtyard, so every room has one large window for a wall.

Even though the halls are dark, the rooms are full of light. Our room was on the third of five floors. The center of the hotel is the courtyard, so every room has one large window for a wall.

Each room is long and skinny but the furniture is laid out perfectly to maximize the space.

Each room is long and skinny but the furniture is laid out perfectly to maximize the space.

A sink and dresser were pushed against a wall opposite the bathroom.

A sink and dresser were pushed against a wall opposite the bathroom.

The shower was in the same room as the toilet, separated by a curtain.

The shower was in the same room as the toilet, separated by a curtain.

Here's a view from the shower.

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The hotel is full of clever signs and messages. Here's one on the hand soap.

The hotel is full of clever signs and messages. Here

And here are messages on the shampoo (there's one for AM and PM with different scents).

And here are messages on the shampoo (there

Another warns you about the hairdryer.

Another warns you about the hairdryer.

The bed takes up one-third of the room. On it is a big fluffy comforter, two pillows and no sheets. A TV is mounted on one of the walls. There is a strange stuffed animal too.

The bed takes up one-third of the room. On it is a big fluffy comforter, two pillows and no sheets. A TV is mounted on one of the walls. There is a strange stuffed animal too.

On its tag, it reads: "Mobile citizens of the world come in all shapes and sizes. Meet one of them: this is Malik, party citizen.

On its tag, it reads: "Mobile citizens of the world come in all shapes and sizes. Meet one of them: this is Malik, party citizen.

Next to the bed, there's a nightstand. On it is a Samsung Galaxy tablet that greets you by name.

Next to the bed, there

The computer you check-in on notifies the device in your assigned room so it's waiting when you walk in.

The computer you check-in on notifies the device in your assigned room so it

You can select your language on the tablet.

You can select your language on the tablet.

The Galaxy can also be controlled by tilting the device. Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare, Google+ and YouTube can all be accessed from the tablet with a single click.

The Galaxy can also be controlled by tilting the device. Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare, Google+ and YouTube can all be accessed from the tablet with a single click.

You can control everything in the room, from the temperature to the TV to the lights, on the tablet. You can also set the alarm and have the room wake you up "gently" (with a count down clock and lights gradually turning on), "gradually" (with a ping-pong ball noise and lights that gradually turn on), "wildly' or "loudly." We were too wimpy to try the last two.

You can control everything in the room, from the temperature to the TV to the lights, on the tablet. You can also set the alarm and have the room wake you up "gently" (with a count down clock and lights gradually turning on), "gradually" (with a ping-pong ball noise and lights that gradually turn on), "wildly

You can make the blinds and the curtains go up or down by pressing a button on the tablet screen.

You can make the blinds and the curtains go up or down by pressing a button on the tablet screen.

You can also turn the lights on or off, up or down, and change their color. My room didn't stay purple for long. I switched it from red, to blue, to yellow to green.

You can also turn the lights on or off, up or down, and change their color. My room didn

The TV and tablet are in sync, so you can switch from music to TV to movies on the Galaxy.

The TV and tablet are in sync, so you can switch from music to TV to movies on the Galaxy.

The tablet also lets you decide what mood you want the room to be. Moods can range from "party," which display a psychedelic screen and techno music...

The tablet also lets you decide what mood you want the room to be. Moods can range from "party," which display a psychedelic screen and techno music...

...to "relax" with a cartoon landscape and soothing tunes.

...to "relax" with a cartoon landscape and soothing tunes.

Free Netflix movies are available for your viewing pleasure in the room. When you select "Movie" on the Galaxy, the blinds are instantly drawn and the TV screen changes.

Free Netflix movies are available for your viewing pleasure in the room. When you select "Movie" on the Galaxy, the blinds are instantly drawn and the TV screen changes.

Here are some of the movies that were available.

Here are some of the movies that were available.

While it wasn't close to London's most popular attractions (Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the Eye, etc), the room was convenient, comfortable, and it really felt like home. We can't wait for CitizenM to open in NYC.

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