I have never seen anything like this indescribably extraordinary hotel Miller's Residence. A bright red door on a side street off Westbourne Grove and a small brass plate gives you no clue as what to expect once you’re inside.
Imagine an old antique shop filled with valuable odds and ends, beautiful old pieces of carved and ornamented furniture, chandeliers, leather bound books, paintings on the walls – and you’ve got a vague idea what Miller’s Residence looks like.
Martin Miller is an inspired collector, and most people would have stopped years ago when the place was filled to the bursting point. But he will always find room to fit in more.
The rooms are decorated in warm burnt nuances and antiques have been generously scattered all over. If you’re into old stuff and you’re the nostalgic and romantic kind of person, you will not find a better place than this cave. But it’s definitely not for claustrophobics who find peace of mind between white walls.
A simple breakfast is served on a long table in the dining room, and an unusual detail is the bar, which is free of access and charge to the guests. This way the place doesn’t need a liquor license and the guests are received with a great deal of trust.
Miller’s Residence, 111a Westbourne Grove, W2 4UW.
Extract from Karin Graabaek's book LONDON my love!, published by Gyldendal.
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