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The Hemple

(London)  Ideally situated in a Georgian court between Paddington and Kensington’s Hyde Park, lies luxury 50-room boutique hotel The Hempel. Billed as the “premier designer boutique hotel in London,” it certainly makes a positive first impression. The lobby is sleek and minimalist, with the reception flanked by sunken seating areas accented by tabletop bonsai trees. … Continue reading

Hotel Verta

(Battersea, London) Situated in Bridges Wharf and just a stone’s throw away from the Battersea helipad lies Hotel Verta. Modeled after the golden age of aviation the hotel combines the modern with vintage-inspired beautifully.  Evidence of the motif is everywhere, from the giant bronze map behind the reception desk to various flight-themed sculptures and bric-a-brac scatted … Continue reading

The Langham

(London) Kafka said that there are two sins that all others spring from: Impatience and laziness. The church cites the more established seven, but that’s why it has more of a reputation for being a killjoy than Kafka. Marginally. Anyway, if Kafka is right, what does that say about the human condition and our attitude … Continue reading