Hotels for Jack White

A Jack White gig runs on unpredictability more than setlists. He's known for tearing up arrangements on the night, swapping guitars mid-song and pulling songs from across his catalogue without warning, so nobody in the room quite knows what they're getting until it happens. Midweek evening shows like this tend to draw a more settled crowd, there for the guitar work rather than a big night out. Expect raw blues-rock energy, minimal stage chat, and a band built to follow him wherever he goes.

A beautifully preserved art-deco theatre in Hammersmith, the Eventim Apollo is one of London's best-loved mid-size music venues, hosting touring bands, comedy and one-off gigs. The surrounding west London district blends riverside pubs along the Thames with the bustle of the Broadway's shops and cafés.

Hammersmith station, served by the District, Piccadilly and other lines, sits almost opposite the entrance. Booking a room nearby means you can spill out after the show straight into the neighbourhood's late bars and easy transport.