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Scottish Sun
03-06-2025
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- Scottish Sun
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. Advertisement 4 Artist Residence in London has been name the top boutique hotel in the city Credit: Artist Residence 4 I was lucky enough to stay and the restaurant food was enough to sell me on the hotel Credit: Artist Residence 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. Advertisement 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. Advertisement 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. Trendy English seaside town has rooftop bar that 'feels like the Med' 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. Advertisement 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. 4 The rooms are made to feel like a cosy family home Credit: Artist Residence 4 Even the smaller rooms have vintage furniture and curated artwork Credit: Artist Residence Advertisement 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. Advertisement 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. And here are some of our other hotel reviews.
The Irish Sun
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
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. 4 Artist Residence in London has been name the top boutique hotel in the city Credit: Artist Residence 4 I was lucky enough to stay and the restaurant food was enough to sell me on the hotel Credit: Artist Residence Along with hotels in 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. Read more on hotels 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. Most read in News Travel 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. Trendy English seaside town has rooftop bar that 'feels like the Med' 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. 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. 4 The rooms are made to feel like a cosy family home Credit: Artist Residence 4 Even the smaller rooms have vintage furniture and curated artwork Credit: Artist Residence 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. 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 And here are some of our other hotel reviews.
The Sun
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
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. 4 4 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. 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. 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. Trendy English seaside town has rooftop bar that 'feels like the Med' 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. 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. 4 4 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. Other events coming up include Sip & Paint night which costs £35 on June 16. Rooms start from £250 a night.
Irish Post
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Post
The Pirates, and Pollocks, of Penzance
DON'T let the name bother you. You don't need to know your Picassos from your Pollocks to stay at the Artist Residence. You're not obliged to doodle a masterpiece on the napkin. There will be no humiliating quiz at checkout. Nonetheless, those of a creative spirit will love this place. Tucked away in the historic quarter of Penzance, in a tall Georgian house with narrow stairs, this is the kind of retreat that the phrase 'boutique hotel' was coined for, and makes the ideal base for discovering the ancient Cornish town. You won't find many pirates left in Penzance, contrary to expectations raised by the Jolly Roger fluttering from the 17th-century Admiral Benbow directly opposite. This inn was the fictional home of Jim Hawkins in Treasure Island, but spare the staff your best Long John Silver impression, 'Aahaar Jim lad'; they'll have heard it before. Impeccable smokehouse fare at Artists Residence Cornwall Sleeping quarters at the Residence are decorated in quirky, coastal style. Slate and bleached wood abound. Tea chests serve as tables; raw planks for shelves. Roberts radios are plugged in, and tuned to Radio 3 for your tasteful listening pleasure. Downstairs, The Cornish Barn smokehouse is usually packed with residents and locals alike, attracted by the superior BBQ-style cooking and the big lit-up signs. We snaffled a bowl of maple and chilli-roasted nuts and fennel salt pork scratchings before getting stuck into parsnip rösti with caramelised onion and goat cheese, chicken wings with apricot and soy, served by the kind of friendly, attractive staff that Cornwall does so well. Excellent breakfasts are served here too; alternatively, you can have a hamper stuffed with Danish pastries delivered to your room. This is the sort of place where you want the weather report to say, 'Deep frontal system moving in, ahead of an even deeper depression. The Met Office advises the public to make no unnecessary journeys.' The Admiral Benbow - flying the flag for pirates for over 400 years Even if your day has been planned around as little activity as possible, at some point you'll want to get out and explore. The Residence lies on Chapel Street, which runs from the centre of town down to the harbour; this is Penzance's former main street, and along this thoroughfare have marched (or crept) smugglers, soldiers, sailors, pilgrims, and – yes! – pirates. The now defunct Georgian theatre on the street is said to be where the first public announcement of Nelson's victory at Trafalgar took place. Elsewhere in town are art galleries, booksellers and the usual sprinkling of antique and charity shops – reputed to contain rich pickings for bling and bric-a-brac aficionados. Admittedly, the delights of Penzance itself are limited, but this narrow end of the peninsula is the perfect jumping-off point for all the starry beaches and historic little fishing towns so beloved by the guidebooks. Ease yourself in with a walk along nearby Mount's Bay, overlooking the fairytale pile of St Michael's Mount, then head west, taking in the adorable fishing port in Mousehole en route. Remember to call it 'Muzzle', or the locals will laugh at you. Eventually, you'll hit Land's End. It's one of those places you have to tick off your list, bucket or otherwise; a modest enough headland, with some kind of holiday complex thing which you'll probably want to body-swerve, But it's still impressive enough, topographically; paths wend their way above cliffs carved out by the waves of the mighty Atlantic Ocean, while seabirds, basking sharks, seals and dolphins regularly put in an appearance. Looking south - next landfall northern Spain You also need to stick Porthcurno on the list. A sheltered sandy cove, the waters here are among the warmest waters in these islands, thanks to the Gulf Stream, and somehow manage to look as turquoise as the Caribbean on even a grey November day. If sunbathing is off the cards, the coastal path winds round the cove, with great viewing points to watch out for passing cetaceans. It also passes by the Minack, Cornwall's extraordinary open-air amphitheatre, constructed above a gully with a rocky granite outcrop jutting into the sea. The cast will perform in any weather, so don't expect your money back if it rains. See below for a run down on what's coming up at the Minack. A day at the theatre, then back to Penzance, maybe for a drink at the Turk's Head in the heart of the town. Reputed to date from 1233, it takes its name from the 'Turks' — that is, pirates operating from North Africa who were active in the waters round Penzance about that time. The Turk's Head was later a haven for pirates and smugglers, who made use of a tunnel running from the pub to the harbour—still visible from the courtyard today. The Cornish Barn smokehouse at the Artist Residence History of Penzance Penzance, on the western tip of Cornwall, has been shaped by its maritime heritage — through trade and indeed military matters, its strategic position near Land's End has been crucial. The town's name is derived from the Cornish language a Celtic tongue that is now more or less extinct. Pen Sans in Cornish means 'holy headland,' referencing a chapel that once stood on the site of the present-day harbour. A settlement has existed here since at least the Bronze Age, but Penzance rose to prominence in the medieval period as a market town and fishing port. It was frequently targeted by pirates and foreign fleets; in 1595, it was infamously raided and burned by Spanish forces—one of the last foreign attacks on English soil. The 18th and 19th centuries brought prosperity through tin mining, pilchard fishing, and shipping. The arrival of the railway in 1852 linked Penzance to London, transforming it into a popular destination for Victorian holidaymakers. The town is closely associated with Cornish identity and heritage, including links to the arts and folklore. It's also famously referenced in Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera The Pirates of Penzance. Fact file In a nutshell the Artist Residence combines eclectic luxury with a homely, intimate ambience. The Artists Residence, 20 Chapel Street, Penzance TR18 4AW; 01736 365664; Prices from around £230 per night The Minack Theatre Northanger Abbey: Jane Austen's classic novel is brought to life from April 30 to May 15, with multiple performances. Minack Theatre HOWL Vocal Ensemble: This UK-based vocal group performs on May 9. Music from The Penguin Cafe: Experience their unique sound on May 16. Seth Lakeman: The acclaimed folk singer-songwriter takes the stage on May 19 and 20. Songkick Les Misérables: Let the People Sing: A special community production celebrating the musical's 40th anniversary, running from May 25 to 30. Minack Theatre Journey to the Stars: A family-friendly show by Squashbox Theatre, exploring the wonders of the universe, from May 26 to 28 See More: Artist Residence, Cornwall, Penzance
