Hotels, Hotels - Design, London

A Stay at The Nadler Soho, London

July 22, 2014 by

The Nadler Soho is a game-changing boutique hotel that brings affordable luxury to London’s most exciting neighbourhood.

Located on Carlisle Street, The Nadler Soho is just a few steps away from Soho Square and surrounded by an array of buzzing restaurants, terrace cafes, lively bars and renowned theatre.

The Nadler Soho is part of the growing Nadler Hotel Group, which currently has another two hotels in Kensington and Liverpool.  The hotel group’s philosophy is to offer a comfortable urban stay without unnecessary facilities (keeping prices competitive), plus no unexpected extras on the check-out bill.

The hotel features 78 contemporary rooms, from the cosy Soho Single to the Nadler Deluxe and the Carlisle Suite for a truly indulgent stay.  On arrival, we were warmly greeted by the team of ‘Local Ambassadors’, who were fantastic throughout our stay.  They seem like the kind of well-connected people who know exactly where to send you for a great night out in Soho.

Our Superior Room on the first floor was petite yet light and airy with efficient use of space.  It’s designed in chic monochrome with dark wood touches and has clever lighting and a top quality Bose sound system to set the mood.

The focal point of the room is the sumptuous king-size bed with crisp 300-thread count linen, a pillow menu, plenty of cushions and a stylish faux fur throw.  Tech fans will be delighted by the 40-inch LCD Samsung smart TV with free internet, web radio and music library, plus a Wifi/HDMI link to stream content to the TV.

There are also free digital newspapers and magazines – over 2300 publications from 100 countries in 56 languages – which can be viewed on the TV or downloaded to your mobile device.  It’s an environmentally-friendly alternative to providing a selection of print magazines and can be tailored to the guest’s tastes.

A perk of staying at The Nadler Soho is the mini-kitchen, neatly hidden behind a sliding door with sensitive lights that switch on when you approach.  The kitchen includes a microwave, fridge, sink with a Britta tap for filtered drinking water, kettle, Nespresso machine with plenty of capsules and a selection of teas.  Also provided is a draw full of cooking utensils, a full set of china and glassware and handy trays, in case you fancy dining in your room.

The room also features a wardrobe with plenty of hanging space, leather seating, a working desk with a built-in USB and HDMI plug point, an iron and ironing board under the bed, powerful air-conditioning and free unlimited wifi.

The large bathroom is designed in black and silver and includes a walk-in rainfall shower with powerful water pressure, speakers linked to the TV, extra-large towels, bathrobes and slippers and a full set of Gilchrist & Soames bathroom products.  A thoughtful touch is the luxury GHD hairdryer in the room and GHD hair straighteners on request.

The view from our room was mostly of construction workers and office execs in the opposite building, but luckily there were some beachy painted shutters to close for privacy.  The room was also surprisingly quiet, benefiting from double-glazed windows.

A unique feature of Nadler Hotels is that there are none of a four-star hotel’s usual facilities such as a restaurant, spa or gym, but The Nadler Soho is so conveniently-located that they aren’t missed.  However, the lobby lounge is a comfortable space to relax with plush leather sofas, plenty of coffee table books and an iMac with printer for guests to use.  The hotel has also collaborated with Camellia’s Tea House to create The Nadler Soho Bespoke Tea Blend, which guests can sample in the lounge on request.

That evening, we went to an event in Piccadilly, but if you’re dining out in Soho, I highly recommend Pizza Pilgrims (literally opposite the hotel), Russell Norman’s Spuntino and Polpo, dim sum at Yauatcha and Patara for delicious Thai food.

The Nadler Soho also offers breakfast delivered to your room from nearby artisan bakeries Princi and Gail’s.  Refreshingly, there is no hotel mark-up on prices, just a tiny £1 delivery charge – well worth it for a delicious breakfast in bed.  If you fancy a snack, there are vending machines in the lobby with products sold at regular prices.

As if that isn’t enough, the hotel has also arranged discounts for guests at a selection of good local eateries, including an excellent offer on breakfast at nearby Quo Vadis – a Soho institution and perfect for an elegant breakfast.

The Nadler Soho is an ideal hotel for savvy travellers who appreciate luxury but want to get out and explore the city.  It’s a real home from home and one of London’s most forward-thinking, design-led hotels that is sure to impress.

Double rooms at The Nadler Soho start from £195 (inc. VAT).  For more information, visit: www.thenadler.com

Chérie City was invited by The Nadler Soho

All photos by Chérie City

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2 Comments

  • Reply Elle Croft August 11, 2014 at 1:12 pm

    I’ve been curious about the Nadler – its location and price are pretty big drawcards, and I’m impressed by the little kitchenette too. Buying breakfast, lunch and dinner in central London is pricey, so it’s nice to have an option to at least have some of your meals in your room.
    Great review!

    • Reply cheriecity August 11, 2014 at 1:27 pm

      Thanks, I highly recommend visiting The Nadler. The kitchenette makes the stay so much more homely and being in the middle of Soho is perfect. They also have hotels in Kensington and Liverpool and more on the way, I hear.

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