London, United KingdomDartmouth Park
The Bull and Last
Victorian coaching inn
Victorian coaching inn
Seven bedrooms sit above a bustling public house, reviving the tradition of travellers lodging over pints and hearty roasts.
What it’s good at
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Hampstead Heath sits across the road, and Parliament Hill is a short walk away for panoramic London views.
The rooms
Vintage desks and framed artwork fill the bedrooms, while concealed doors open into bathrooms with freestanding soaking tubs.
At the table
Mounted bull heads hang above the ground-floor bar, and the dining room serves seasonal British cooking beside a carved fireplace.
How it began
The name comes from stagecoach drivers calling out their final stop before heading north out of London.
London
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.