Decadent Opulence
17 Jan 08, 10:48
Beyond expectations
Stunning.
The decor and location in this boutique hotel is the main drawn. The hotel is named Miller's Residence after Richard Miller the well known Antiques dealer and writer. He owns it and is often there. I assume that he lives there although.... Describing its opulence won't do it justice. It has possibly the most welcoming decor of any place that I have stayed in. It's more of a B&B as it offers only a continental breakfast and evening drinks. The sort of place that you'd assume is owned by a slightly mad relative who has an obsession with collecting antiques. If you're familar with Uncle Monty from Withnail and I, you'll get the idea. Its is often used for fashion shoots and filming so it is quite special.
If you're a minimalist you will have seizures and hate this place. This is good since minimalists are by nature dull charachterless control freaks. Otherwise, you'll never want to move from the sofa in the front room again. Especially during winter when the fire is going and your neck deep in a sofa surrounded by bizarre antiques. Rooms named Byron, Keats and Coleridge give you a clue as to the intention of its style. They are stunning. This is bohemian grandeur in spades.
Use it as a base in Notting Hill - the lack of food is intentional as you are surrounded by interesting restaurants. It is pricey - around £150 for a night but its wonderfully romantic. It's snug and chilled ambience encourages interction with other guests, especially before everyone departs for the evening.
Superb for a romantic London break and a huge breath of fresh air in a sector dominated by minimalist chic and bland conformism.
Just fantastically left field.
