I admit, my initial reaction was one of somewhat guarded scepticism. Yes, the Raido brothers have somehow managed to create The Church Street Hotel, an extraordinarily romantic, fun and attractive Spanish-Americana-themed boutique hotel a few paces away from Camberwell Green. But could they work the same magic with their long-projected restaurant/tapas bar? And if so, would visitors and fellow Londoners perhaps unfamiliar with the intricacies of the South London bus system be adventurous enough to make their way to Camberwell to give it the support it deserves?
The answer is a …

Valentine’s Day marks a special day for Best Loved Hotels. On 14 February 1994, the first edition of Best Loved Hotels was printed. Intended to help travel professionals identify interesting places to stay for their clients in the United Kingdom and Ireland, the Best Loved guide was an immediate success. Over the past 17 years, Best Loved Hotels has become one of the most important sources for anyone seeking a unique place to stay in the beautiful British Isles.
The underlying premise of Best Loved Hotels was a compilation not of …

Is it hard to open a new hotel? Ask any veteran hotelier, and they will tell you it certainly is. Add to the mix, renovating a historic and listed building and the complex becomes sublime.