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.
A great place to stay-- pleasant and helpful people, good breakfasts and a comfortable bed. A compact but tastefully decorated room and even a back garden for when the weather is warm. A good find.