L’Oscar
The owners of L’Oscar poured huge sums into refurbishing the once-abandoned seat of the Edwardian-era Baptist church, and the expenditure shows in sumptuousness: beds stuffed with Icelandic eiderdown, whimsical Arts and Crafts paintings, recessed carpeting that averts tripping, iridescent fabrics in rich purples and gold, and nearly 500 crystal bird sculptures scattered throughout. Hidden in back, the former chapel under an octagonal dome is now a magisterial setting for food and cocktails. Windows are triple-glazed against London traffic, creating silent private domains. All that said, the energy is cordial and not stuffy, in the best boutique style—with only 39 rooms to oversee, staff won’t neglect you. As is often the case in government-protected buildings like this one, each room is differently shaped (the ones on lower floors, in former offices, are the most lavish, with elaborate architectural carvings and details), but almost all have king beds. Superior category ones, at the still-very-comfortable bottom rung of the price ladder, only have a shower and not a tub. A top candidate for honeymoons and marriage proposal vacations.
The owners of L’Oscar poured huge sums into refurbishing the once-abandoned seat of the Edwardian-era Baptist church, and the expenditure shows in sumptuousness: beds stuffed with Icelandic eiderdown, whimsical Arts and Crafts paintings, recessed carpeting that averts tripping, iridescent fabrics in rich purples and gold, and nearly 500 crystal bird sculptures scattered throughout. Hidden in back, the former chapel under an octagonal dome is now a magisterial setting for food and cocktails. Windows are triple-glazed against London traffic, creating silent private domains. All that said, the energy is cordial and not stuffy, in the best boutique style—with only 39 rooms to oversee, staff won’t neglect you. As is often the case in government-protected buildings like this one, each room is differently shaped (the ones on lower floors, in former offices, are the most lavish, with elaborate architectural carvings and details), but almost all have king beds. Superior category ones, at the still-very-comfortable bottom rung of the price ladder, only have a shower and not a tub. A top candidate for honeymoons and marriage proposal vacations.
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