Artist Residence London

Despite what its name may suggest, you don’t have to be a virtuoso or old master to score a room at the Artist Residence in London. Smack bam in the middle of Central London, this little boutique hotel is your passport to affordable (by London standards), retro rooms, cool cocktails and one of the city’s most chilled dining experiences run by Elliot Miller. The Artist Residence is your quirky hideaway from the hecticity of London living; with it’s famous comfy beds, powerful rainfall showers and eclectic decor you’ll feel less like a tourist and more like a guest in your eccentric uncle’s cosy home.

Top Tips
• There aren’t too many rooms or suites to pick from at the Artist Residence. In fact, there are only 10 (including 2 suites); there is the Small, Small Plus, Medium, Medium Twin, The Loft, the Club Suite, and the Grand Suite. While all rooms come with their very own unique style and sense of whimsy, previous guests have recommended going for the Loft for two reasons; one: it’s one of the larger rooms tucked away in the eaves on the third floor with pitch ceiling and two: it’s the perfect rooftop-gazing nest. For those looking for more luxury and have the cash to splash, previous guests have mentioned that the the Grand Suite’s emerald sofas and four-poster add an air of vintage romance unmatched by other rooms in the hotel.
• If you or anyone you are travelling with has mobility issues, it is worth noting that the hotel is not wheelchair accessible. And with steep stairs (in true London fashion) that lead to all of the rooms and with no lift in sight, it may not be the best place for those who have problems with mobility.
• While the hotel is more geared towards couples, little ones are more than welcome to stay. Keep them entertained with the in-room TV or let them beat you at a round of ping-pong. When you need to distract them during kid-friendly meals, the café has colouring books on top of a kids menu that includes tabbouleh salad, mini burgers, and fish and chips. You’ll also be happy to hear that cots can be provided for free for kids under the age of three.
• It is imperative that during your stay you take the time to enjoy a cocktail or two in the hotel’s basement bar. As a hotel known for its artwork, it is no wonder that drinks at the bar are named after some of the greats; Edvard Munch, Andy Warhol, George Seurat just to name a few. Munch's The Scream is a zingy cocktail laced with mezcal and lime, Seurat's dashing dots inspire a sophisticated gin, lemon and tea concoction, and Warhol's soup is a brilliant Bloody Mary, with bacon bourbon and horseradish tincture. Do yourself a favour and drink your way through these greats.
• The piece de resistance of the Artist Residence has to be its location. While you’re away from the touristy parts of town (and its hoards of people), you’re still close enough to walk to the action. Thanks to the hotel, you’re in a 3km radius of some of London’s finest including Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, London Eye, Trafalgar Square, Houses of Parliament, Piccadilly Circus and Hyde Park just to name a few.

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