You’ll be hard pressed to find better value in the centre of town. The Lime Tree – two elegant Georgian townhouses – stands less than a mile from Buckingham Palace, with Westminster, Sloane Square and Piccadilly all a short stroll. Add warm interiors, kind owners and a smart gastropub waiting round the corner and you’ve unearthed a London gem. The airy dining room serves a mean breakfast and is soon to turn into a café, with light meals served throughout the day. Rooms are just the ticket: smart without being lavish, all with mod cons. Expect warm colours, crisp linen, attractive wallpaper and excellent bathrooms (most have big showers). One on the ground floor has doors onto the garden; others on first floor have high ceilings; those at the top (a few stairs!) are cosy in the eaves; rooms at the back are the quietest. The helpful staff are hands-on and will point you in the right direction, while there’s a tiny sitting room for guide books and a computer for guests to use. The Thomas Cubitt pub – 50 paces from the front door – serves great food. A very handy base for the Chelsea Flower Show.
We had a fantastic stay at the Lime Tree. I thought how lovely it looked as we approached it (bonus it was near a tube station). Our room was lovely & bright & airy; with a lovely view of the garden. It was great that my friends & I could share a room, & just keep nattering constantly!! The bathroom was lovely & I really liked that there was conditioner in the shower as well as shampoo. After we checked in we went down to the Buttery & a delicious lunch & a cheeky cocktail. Thank you for a lovely stay, I've told all my work colleagues about your lovely hotel & hope to visit again soon. Charis