The Orange

Nos Avis

Tucked away in Pimlico, a hop and a skip from Daylesford, this latest London offering from Cubitt House doesn't fail to impress. Not because it is in itself impressive; rooms aren't huge, they are simple, chic, decorated in lush colours with big beds and bigger headboards. The shower rooms are tiled in strong colours and feature the group's signature, much-loved 100 Acres bath and body products. Heated towel rails are standard, as are big fluffy towels and flannels. The coffee selection includes different brands and strengths, and there is tea too, with a big teapot, though some herbal would be nice. All four rooms are on the second floor, behind beautiful oak doors.

The restaurant is on two floors: the ground floor, next to the bar and the first floor; take your pick. The food is delicious: simple dishes, full of flavour, such as grilled squid with aioli, oysters, and flat iron steak with courgettes. This is the kind of place you arrive for lunch and stay for supper; that is the appeal of the food, service, and aesthetics. Another resounding success from Cubitt House.

Lulu Townsend