Limetree Hotel

Ssshhhh! I honestly don't want to tell anyone about the Lime Tree Hotel - it's only 26 rooms and probably the best kept secret in this very posh area of London!! But for you, Yelp, I'll spill the reasons why you should stay here on your next visit to London...
1) The Location is awesome. You know the three rules of real-estate, right??? location, Location, LOCATION! Lime Tree (hence-forth, LT) is located in a very posh area of London. I saw McLarens and Rolls-Royces parked ON THE STREET where the hotel is located. Who parks a USD$200K+ car ON THE STREET?!?
It is short walk to the Victoria Coach Station(s), Trains and Underground (Tube).
There are plenty of pubs, restaurants, grocery stores and shops around.
Our room overlooked the Peggy Porschen Bakery, which I kid you not, is Instagramed during all hours by "influencers". I only hope they get as much busy as they get featured in pics on the Internet!
Also, down the street is Philip Treacy, Milner to Royalty!
Again, LOCATION!
2) I would be remiss if I did not mention The Service at LT. There is an eight-hour shift rotation of lovely front desk people that check you in, collect your key when you leave (yes, there is a physical key to your room door and they ask that you leave it at the front desk everytime you leave). I am goingto butcher their name spellings (probably), but during our 8 night stay here, we came to know Simone, Martine, Maggy and Laura very well and all were charming, helpful and total professionals. My mother has stayed here several times before and was hoping to speak to the owner, Matt and Charlotte, but they were off on holiday, but I hear they are as hard-working and amiable as the Wondrous Women of the Front Desk (henceforth known as WWFD)
3) The Buttery - the SMALL breakfast/lunch restaurant in the LT (but you can't charge your meals to your room in the LT). The Word is out on on this place - there were just as many Locals eating here as there were guests at the hotel. RESERVATIONS are HIGHLY recommended (they are on OpenTable). I wrote a seperate review on The Buttery, so do a Yelp search and find that, but you honestly can't go wrong here. We ate 4 of the 8 days. TomTom across the street is also a one-location (at this time) gem and is packed after 9am. Early bird gets the good breakfast!
Much love to the Lime Tree! I'll be back someday

If you're an occasional traveler wanting to use the money you save on accommodation to spend at Harrod's, the Limetree Hotel is a fine spot.

My stay in room number one, however, reminded me in size and comfort of a university dorm room. Its smallness incited claustrophobia and the sink inside the room (as opposed to the bathroom) was logistically nightmarish. Don't get me started on the shelf mounted on the wall above the bed to hold a tea kettle... Since room number one's on the first floor of the B&B, every single guest must pass by it to get to or from their rooms so forget any sleep past 7:00 or so in the morning.

Oh, and check out time is 10:00AM.

Looking for a quaint, family run bed and breakfast close to everything London has to offer? Well look no further that the Limetree hotel.

This hotel is conveniently located to all the sights of London and is only a few blocks from the Victoria Station tube stop.

While once run by David and Marilyn Davies- they have recently passed the reins over to their daughter Charlotte and her husband to keep the tradition of fine service going.

There are 28 rooms spread throughout the 4 stories of this historic inn. Ask when you make your reservation as while each has it's own bathroom- some come with tubs only so if you want a shower you need to request it. There is also no elevator so if stairs are not your thing- ask for a room on one of the lower floors. The room rates vary on the size of the room you get and during slow times you are likely to be able to negotiate a better rate.

My favorite part of this hotel is the breakfast room. Come down in the morning for your choice of a warm English breakfast or more of a continental style but whatever you choose- you can bet that you will be warmly welcomed by Charlotte and her husband. And on a rare day- if David isn't off golfing- you're in for a real treat as here is a man who likes to tell stories about the people he's met and will quickly point them out on the photographs on the walls.

There is a small garden out back and they also provide a computer to check your email on if the need arises. The neighborhood is also full of little shops and restaurants that are just begging to be tried.

Not fancy- but if you are looking for a neighborhood place to stay while in London, the Limetree is a great choice. Oh, and tell Charlotte I said hi!

Great find. Thank you Rick Steves. We loved the neighborhood. The rooms were adequately appointed, the staff was helpful and friendly, and the breakfast was tasty. We had two rooms, one a queen and one two twins. Super easy to hail a cab and just a short block to Victoria Station. A lovely walk to many area sights. So glad we had a chance to stay here.

Absolutely amazing, homey, and welcoming hotel. Close to great restaurants and stores and in walking to the touristy places. Terrific breakfast every morning. All of the staff is so nice and welcoming!

My husband and I stayed at the Lime Tree Hotel April 2008; we had a room booked via Internet at a place not too far from the Lime Tree;

The place was not as advertised. Basically it looked like a lot of shady things went down at this other hotel; It was late; But there was no way we would sleep in our room;

Walking round London early in the morning with luggage is not fun..

Right when we had thought all hope was lost; we came accross the Lime Tree; well lit; CLEAN; and taking a peek through their glass window; looked like a comfortable and welcoming B&B..

The staff here are amazing; they took us in right away and made us feel at home. No hassle at all..

They helped us into our room and said that if we needed anything give them a shout..


Our room was on the bottom floor ; window overlooked a small rear garden filled with rose's..I loved having my early morning lay in waking up to this view..

Our rooms were clean; spacious; and bright.There is a safe if you need to leave anything of importance at your room; There's always someone at the front entrance;internet available for a small fee; as well as postcards if you wish to get in touch with friends and family..

The B&B is close to Victoria Coach station; so if you need to catch an early flight back home; this location is not only convenient; but it's close to most tourist attractions; but far enough where you are able to have a restful night in..

The breakfast here; lets just say they don't skimp on portions or quality as well as choice!

This is now our to go to place when visiting family & friends in London...

Oh and check out the restaurant next-door; it might look expensive; but it's really reasonable and quite good!

Love this place. It's so nice & cozy. It's in a great neighborhood & convenient location to get around the city. The rooms are nice and quaint. The breakfast is great. They give you a choice and it's a great meal. The staff who work there are incredibly friendly and help with any questions you might have. Definitely recommend this hotel!

The perfect little B&B, you feel more like you're staying with a good friend then at a hotel. The staff is very helpful and really sweet. Also the Lime tree is in a wonderful location, you are in a neighborhood with cute little shops and a few blocks from a number of London's biggest attractions and Victoria Coach station.
It is also true what they say about the Breakfasts- I always started my day full and happy. The Hot Chocolate on the cold mornings was perfect as well (Stayed in early December).
This is my hotel of choice whenever I am in London.

Very disappointed. The Belgravia location was close to Victoria Station which was handy.
Rooms were so small I had to climb over the bed to use the sink and there was no place to set my suitcase; and I like small rooms.
Decor was dreary and worn and tasteless which made it worse.
Female staff were sloppily dressed and not very solicitous when we asked for help with dinner reservations and one of our bags (no lift and we were on the 4th floor). Male staff were much better.
The impression I have is that no one cares. They do have a good location and the price is low (£95).

We (Mom, Dad and 28 year-old daughter) stayed at the Lime Tree Hotel for 6 nights the first week of June, and found it to be an amazing experience. The location is perfect: 3 minute walk from Victoria Coach station (National Express from Heathrow) and within a 10 minute walk of the Victoria Underground, which provides easy access to many London attractions. The neighborhood is quiet and has several family owned restaurants within 5 minutes walking distance.

We were in Room 4, with 3 single beds, 2nd floor and a lovely garden view. The room is a good size for a European hotel with two end tables and a chest of drawers for storage. The bathroom is small (shower, toilet and sink) but understand that this is an average size for Europe. There is no counter space in the bathroom but mom and daughter took over the top of the chest for creams, makeup, etc. Remember to bring your own wash cloth. We learned that Europeans do not provide them and have 3 brightly colored ones we travel with. Be forewarned: the bathroom sink in this room is on an elevated tile base. A couple of stubbed toes will get you to be careful approaching the sink! We kept the bath mat rolled over the edge after the first whack.

Another warning for those who pack heavily: there is no lift (elevator in American). The stairs are steep and narrow which can make it difficult to get large heavy luggage up to and down from the room. Don't be afraid to ask for help from the staff; they'll be more than happy to lend a hand.

Speaking of the staff, they are extremely friendly, kind and helpful. Clearly, their goal is to make your trip as wonderful as possible. They will make reservations, supply maps and directions and welcome you back from a day of sightseeing with a cheery smile. Same goes for the dining room folks who serve up a hearty breakfast (included in the price) with a smile every morning.

Bottom line: if we ever return to London, we would not hesitate to stay again at the Lime Tree Hotel. You should consider it too.