three years ago when i started dariadaria i would have never thought that after such a short time i would have been so lucky to travel the globe as a blogger. i have stayed in many hotels over the past year, all of them very impressive in their own way. but this time in london i have had an experience that was very special to me. the nadler soho hasn’t only been my shelter for five nights, but also a little home.

the hotel is in the middle of soho and with rooms starting from 145£ definitely “affordable luxury”. what i loved about it? it’s such a smart hotel! there’s USB plugs, GHD hair dryers, tables that can be transformed into dinner tables and every room has a small kitchen with a coffee machine, fridge and water filter. rather than running a restaurant the hotel supports local businesses and gives advices on where to eat in the area and there’s the possibility to order pastries from a local bakery directly to the room. i love this idea as i never get to fully enjoy the included breakfast in most hotels and it’s still included in the price.

but what impressed me the most about this place is the home-like feel i got. meeting robert nadler, CEO of the nadler hotels, i realized this wasn’t a money making machinery, it’s a family run business made with a lot of love. the hotel supports artist such as hew locke (who did the beautiful sculpture over the entry) or ron diennet. if you’re looking for a stylish, cozy hotel, with great service in a great are – go for the nadler.