I stayed in London's best boutique hotel – this is why it's better than all the rest
And the Sun Travel team's other favourite hotels in the UK
SO SUITE I stayed in London's best boutique hotel – this is why it's better than all the rest
THE best boutique hotel in London have been revealed - and I stayed at the winner.
Artist Residence in Pimlico was named the best by Muddy Stilettos in this year's London Awards.
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Artist Residence in London has been name the top boutique hotel in the city
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I was lucky enough to stay and the restaurant food was enough to sell me on the hotel
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Along with hotels in Bristol, Oxfordshire, Brighton and Cornwall, the London hotel was the first I'd stayed in.
My biggest bugbear with a hotel is when the rooms feel too sterile and uniform, making it feel not very cosy.
Yet Artist Residence are made to feel like you are staying at your eccentric auntie's house, who loves trinkets and unique artwork.
The London hotel has just 10 rooms, and is around five minutes from Victoria Station so is extremely centrally located.
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The most basic room is the Small Room which still have king size beds and rainfall shower bathrooms, as well as space for an armchair and writing desks.
I stayed in the Club Suite, the second largest in the hotel with a grand Super King bed with velvet scalloped headboard.
Not only does it have amazing views over Cambridge Street, but it has a beautiful roll top bath.
However, it is tucked down a quiet side-street so don't expect much noise at night.
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When walking inside, it is full of brightly coloured curated artwork,
This includes free breakfast as well as a bottle of rose in the room.
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The Cambridge Street restaurant is one of the best hotel restaurants I've been to, and even rivals some top London restaurants as well.
The breakfast has all of the classics, from Full English to pastries but the chili fried egg and bacon brioche is a stela option to choose.
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But the dinner shines with everything with the insanely delicious asparagus and pea gnocchi for vegetarians or the Med-inspired Sumac roast chicken .
I'm also still dreaming of their rich chocolate mousse, complete with fresh English strawberries and whipped cream.
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The rooms are made to feel like a cosy family home
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Even the smaller rooms have vintage furniture and curated artwork
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The cocktail list is just as extensive, with the Artist No. 15's lychee and elderflower my favourite.
It's not just me saying that - one woman wrote on Tripadvisor that is was one of "the most delicious meals of our trip," with a second adding: "Best kept secret (restaurant) in London."
Another said the hotel feels like their "second home" and another wrote: "Felt more like staying at a friends stylish home than in a hotel".
To celebrate the win, Artist Residence is offering a free "two-night treat" for anyone who books a stay up to June 5.
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Other events coming up include Sip & Paint night which costs £35 on June 16.
Rooms start from £250 a night.
We've rounded up some of our favourite UK hotels to visit this year.
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