LONDON
COMBINING CHILDHOOD CHARM , BRITISH NOSTALGIA , ICONIC VIEWS , AND INCREDIBLE DINING - SAMANTHA READY NESTS IN AT :
TREEHOUSE , LONDON
Treehouse London reminds me of your childhood playhouses of old - with an added edge of urban luxe , naturally . Primely situated literally steps from the thriving West End ’ s Regent and Bond Streets , the exterior , like your wonky , pieced-together , made-from-scratch childhood den , albeit this time in the form of grey former-office block ‘ chic ’ - doesn ’ t do justice to what lies inside - and here really is the stuff of dreams .
Entry to the hotel is through the ground floor ’ s , open to the public coffee house , where the smell of freshly ground beans and freshly baked pastries compete for your check-in attention . To the left are the lifts , not only primed to swiftly dispatch hotel guests to the upper floors , but also waiting to escort a mix of sophisticatedly styled and in the know evening visitors , who wait impatiently to ascend directly to the it ' s-so-goodit ’ s wait-list-only , top floor drinking and dining spaces - the other feather in the Treehouse ’ s nest .
Treehouse rooms are all perched high in the city skyline . Cleverly designed to make the most of the iconic vistas - ours had a wonderful window nook complete with colorful pillows and incredible London views , which depending on your room ’ s location can include Marylebone ’ s architectural wonders or The Shard .
The rooms are simple , yet cosy , welcoming and playful . Ceilings are exposed concrete , colour comes in the form of playful cushions and guests often find a Paddington Bear hidden in plain sight . There is of course lots of wood . From stripped floorboards and rustic desks , to bedside panelling to offset the quirky and purposely mismatched bedside lighting , to the open concept wardrobe-come-luggage rack . Then there is the more eccentrically decorated bathroom . Be under no mistake , this is a clean-lined , inspired design dream of crittal-style shower ( with the cheeky addition of a curtain separating this from the main bedroom space ), white subway tiles , floating shelves , and sleek vanity unit ... but juxtaposed with floor to ceiling stripped-back tree trunks and a cuckoo clock .
Stuck for what to do next ? Simply consult the hotel ’ s ‘ fun finders ’ who will share London ’ s best kept secrets and their favourite spots to dine , drink , shop , and explore . But of course you don ’ t have to look further than the lift for your notto-be-missed night out .
It was time to join the top floor cool club . We headed first to The Nest , Treehouse ’ s incredible rooftop bar . By day , the lightbulb and greenery strung wooden beamed interior , is a laid-back , bohemian brunch bolthole , think avocado sourdough , mismatched sofas and chairs , bright cushions , and sunlit city views . By night , the lights go down , the great and the good go up , the tunes are pumping and ( now small ) groups vie for an outside space to sup cocktails and fizz to the backdrop of uninterrupted , 360-degree views of the Capital ’ s night skyline .
Pre-drinks finished and insta-worthy pictures taken , we descended one floor to Madera . The little sister to Los-Angeles-based Toca Madera , the restaurant brings an instant air of laid-back LA luxe to the London dining scene . Again the chameleon-esqness of The Nest is evident . By day , sunlit breakfasts and lunch are a hive of flavour and atmosphere , but by night the sun sets across the dining room , the lights dim , the South-American beats crank up a notch , and with the tequila starting to flow you become part of a memory-making dining experience .
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