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A seven-minute walk from upscale shopping at Sloane Square, this refined, contemporary boutique hotel in a modern building is a mile from Buckingham Palace. Sleek rooms with hardwood floors, marble bathrooms, and free Wi-Fi feature custom-made bed linens, Ralph Lauren mirrors, iPod docks, and desks with ergonomic chairs. There's a chic restaurant and a cosy lounge, and a modern bar offers cigars, terrace seating, and a retractable roof. Other amenities include a library and a fitness centre.