A hidden gem
An almost entirely excellent hotel. In many ways it’s a bit like the Pierre in NY: an elegant reception is set well back from the road (good for security), reception staff are pleasant and helpful, rooms though compact are well designed. The rooms are smartly furnished - think the Mark but less gaudy. Even the bathroom sink plugs work and you get a proper bar of soap! The knocks are that although the room is well sound-insulated from the corridor, insulation between rooms is not so good; north facing rooms are cold in winter because of the hotel’s green policy of limiting the aircon temperatur