With its revitalized neighborhoods and from places to eat to where to stay and what to do, here is Paper’s guide to London.
Stay:
The Orange
A small, four-room hotel that strives to achieve maximum comfort for its guests through friendly service and staff to make you feel at home. The building has been refurbished, maintaining its unique, rustic style with an accent on wood and natural colours.
37-39 Pimlico Rd
Belgravia, London SW1W 8NE
+44 20 7881 9844
theorange.co.uk
My Chelsea
The 54 rooms of My Chelsea boast a very welcoming simple, neutral and unpretentious style. All rooms offer special views of the part of the city that gives the hotel its name: Chelsea. The bathroom toiletries are provided by the eco-friendly brand Anyah.
35 Ixworth Pl
London SW3 3QX
+44 20 7225 7500
myhotels.com/chelsea
The Franklin Hotel
Set in the heart of Knightsbridge, the rooms offer stunning views of Egerton Gardens and the red brick houses typical of the area. The interiors are elegant and opulent, with mirrors and metal details on a background of silk and velvet in a range of grey tones.
24 Egerton Gardens
Chelsea, London SW3 2DB
United Kingdom
+44 20 7584 5533
starhotelscollezione.com//the-franklin-london/
Taste:
The Ivy Tower Bridge
In the shadow of the iconic Tower Bridge, The Ivy is a brasserie where you can enjoy classic cuisine, both British and international, at any time of the day, from breakfast to supper, not forgetting afternoon tea. The tiled floor, the brass mirrors, the upholstered chairs and the colour scheme with its bright oranges is a subtle nod to Art Deco.
1 Tower Bridge
London SE1 2AA
+44 20 3146 7722
theivytowerbridge.com
Bluebird Chelsea
Bluebird Chelsea is on the famous King’s Road in the heart of Chelsea. Following the current profusion of foodie multi-spaces, Bluebird includes a restaurant-bar, cafe-inner courtyard, gourmet shop and bakery. Contemporary décor in a rich palette of intense reds and dark browns set the scene.
350 King’s Rd, Chelsea
London SW3 5UU, UK
+44 20 7559 1000
bluebird-restaurant.co.uk
The Modern Pantry
In the impressive Alphabeta Building, the restaurant makes the most of the high ceilings and large windows, which combine perfectly with the walnut and leather furnishings to create an elegant, relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant has a very clear philosophy: it aims to pleasure and excite the palate with its fusion of everyday cuisine and modern ingredients.
14 Finsbury Square
London EC2A 1AH
+44 020 3696 6565
themodernpantry.co.uk
Shop
Petersham Nurseries
Petersham Nurseries, in Richmond Park, is a greenhouse, restaurant, cafe and decoration store all rolled into one in the outskirts of the park. A greenhouse with all the varieties of plants that you can imagine, including those rare species so hard to find. It is also the place where you can find all sorts of garden toys, books…
Church Lane, Petersham Road
Richmond TW10 7AB
+44 20 8940 5230
petershamnurseries.com
Mint
In the centre of London, this store has been offering some of the best designer furniture since 1998. Mint is known for mixing pieces by internationally famous contemporary designers with other designs by emerging artists.
2 North Terrace
London SW3 2BA
+44 20 7225 2228
mintshop.co.uk
La Fromagerie
Cured cheese, soft cheese, with delicate or more intense flavours… Whatever type of cheese you’re looking for you’ll find it in La Fromagerie. The shelves are full of dozens of types of cheeses organised by country of origin, as well as homemade jams, wine, cold meats, crackers and freshly baked bread so that you can create delicious cheese platters.
