Near a canal filled with colorful narrow boats, this lovely town house rests in a quiet, residential area known as "Little Venice." From the Freud suite (Sigmund visited regularly in 1938) to the rooms with four-poster beds or balconies, you'll find rich brocades, velvets, and antiques. It's a former home, so each room is different; some are split-level. Extra touches in each include bathrobes and slippers, bowls of apples, and CD players. The 1920s elevator and the Wedgwood fireplace in the lobby add to the historic style of the place, but the new tapas bar is pleasantly modern. Pros: beautifully decorated; Frette sheets; frequent online sales that can cut the price by £100. Cons: a bit far from popular sights; rooms are quite small.
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