WHAT Dolphin House, London.

New US owners have embarked on an ambitious program of refurbishment since acquiring the square in 2006. First fruits include the self-contained accommodation wing (Dolphin House), offering a range of studios and spacious apartments. With their contemporary colour schemes, well-chosen sofas and desks, galley kitchens and luxurious bathrooms, these apartments are a million miles from the normal London hotel room. My one-bedroom flat came with its own entrance hall, walk-in robe and central heating system. Linen, towels and toiletries are of the highest quality – as was the Hypnos king-size bed.

ADDED BONUS Another legacy of Dolphin Square’s post-war affluence is the in-house shopping arcade, which now includes a bottle shop, modest supermarket, pharmacy, florist’s shop, newsagent and dry-cleaners. With its 1930s design and chatty shopkeepers, the arcade is a pleasant antidote to London’s often abrasive big-store experience.
DETAILS Dolphin House, Dolphin Square, London SW1V 3LX. Phone: +44 (0)20 7798 8000, see www.dolphinsquare.co.uk.

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