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The Nadler Victoria is model new. It opened on January 1 and is the most recent version from a bunch that aspires to show price range lodging on its head.
Robert Nadler’s first providing was Base2Stay in Earls Courtroom, now beneath the Nadler title.
There’s an idea: no restaurant, no bar, no fitness center or spa. Only a snug design-led room with its personal mini-kitchen that includes a microwave, Nespresso machine, Brita water filter and fridge. Lead-in worth is £120.
Spectacular: Rooms characteristic taupe partitions, slinky lighting, a correct desk and a big walk-in bathe
This one is not far away from Buckingham Palace within the previous Lady Guides constructing (Nadler says ‘Victoria is the brand new Knightsbridge’, clearly). There are 73 rooms.
It’s like arriving at a sensible workplace constructing, albeit one the place the 2 members of employees on reception are boundlessly heat and pleasant. I’m even proven to my room — and have been upgraded two classes as a result of so few folks have checked in.
Taupe partitions, slinky lighting, correct desk, giant walk-in bathe, pocket-sprung mattress. Every little thing pristine. All info is on the TV, which is annoying — reminiscent of that the ironing board is saved beneath the mattress.
‘5-star service at four-star costs’ is one other of Nadler’s mantras. I wouldn’t argue with that.
Prime location: The Nadler Victoria is situated close to Buckingham Palace, in an former Lady Guides constructing
What I do surprise is whether or not guests to London really fancy the concept of utilizing a microwave. Wouldn’t they like some human contact at breakfast?
‘There’s an incredible Italian espresso store not far away,’ says the receptionist. And he’s proper.
One characteristic that actually works is the rolling Pathe Information display within the foyer, exhibiting royal occasions going again many years. And the lodge is reverse the brand new St James Theatre. So that you’re hardly going to really feel remoted.
There’s stiff competitors within the price range market in London however the Nadlers are proper up there within the lead pack.
