Lime Tree Hotel

We visited the Lime Tree Hotel by chance during a trip to London as it was not part of our itinerary, but we’re so glad we found it.

We fell in love with this hotel, the area and not least the hosts. It’s just such a friendly and hospitable place, plus the building itself is of special architectural/historical interest and has protected status.

The same family have been running the hotel for many years so they have had a lot of practice in developing the art of hospitality. It is now in the safe hands of Charlotte and Matthew. They place a lot of emphasis on interacting with guests and provide no end of suggestions to make the most of this fantastic city. And as this delightful couple state, they believe what most people visiting London want is simple: a clean and friendly environment, a safe, secure and central area, and a reasonable budget.

Following the recent conversion of the Lime Tree’s 25 rooms, tasteful decoration can also be added to the above list.

In terms of the surrounding area, it's pretty central being a stone’s throw away from Victoria Station and notable monuments within walking distance include Buckingham Palace and Harrods.

You can take your pick of Hyde Park and St James Park for a gentle morning stroll or shopping heaven in Oxford Street which is not that far away either.