Now here is a hotel. Elegant, sophisticated yet totally free of airs or pretension. Beautiful without being stifling. Owner of a fine restaurant and a truly exceptional cocktail bar. Two minutes walk from a tube station. No wonder Miiro Templeton Garden has proved such a hit with locals and travellers alike.
The hotel only opened in 2025 but it already feels part of the West London furniture. Set across seven Victorian townhouses, its 156 rooms and suites are all individually designed. It is the first UK opening from Miiro, a small but growing hotel brand that prides itself in operating individual properties in vibrant, busy neighbourhoods; there are currently six Miiro hotels spread across Europe, including Paris and Barcelona. So yeah, decent real estate.
As the name suggests, perhaps the single biggest USP is the garden itself, a gigantic grassy rectangle containing outdoor tables, comfy chairs, various games – jenga, bowling – and a terrace if you wish to dine al fresco. Personally, I just enjoyed taking a stroll round the perimeter, gazing at the townhouse and imagining that I owned all I surveyed.
Indoors isn’t too shabby, either. The central lobby is a beautiful space, flooded with natural light – the vibe is both pastel and peaceful. By the front desk you will find the library, which I’d describe as more of a reading nook. Still, there are plenty of books, including a Wisden cricket almanack from the 1960s. Incidentally, the constant flow of arrivals while I worked there the following morning suggests plenty share my fondness for the place.
If you want to stretch your body as well as your brain, the downstairs gym is 24-hours and rather sexy, all wooden panels and gleaming silver equipment. Arrived early? Head to the Refresh Room, a staple of every Miiro hotel equipped with toiletries, changing rooms and even showers, allowing guests to freshen up before they go exploring. (Or simply retreat to the garden with an aperol spritz.)
What to eat and drink?
Pippen's
The hotel is exceptionally well served in both its restaurant and cocktail bar. Let’s start with the former: Pippin’s specialises in seasonal British food, straightforward, unpretentious, high quality.
I imagine it’s hard to mess up your order at Pippin’s. Much of the menu is straight from your local pub, the likes of prawn cocktail, fish and chips, chicken escalope all present and correct. I found it mighty reassuring. The crab omelette with bernaise is worth the extra week on the treadmill you’ll need to work it off. I followed it up with the wagyu steak although the vegetable curry is also very good and perhaps a tad healthier.
Sprout
Meanwhile cocktail bar Sprout has established itself as among the most exciting in London, a destination in its own right. The bar itself is tiny although you can also sit in the lobby or the outside terrace. Sprout operates what it describes as a ‘market stall’ concept, using fresh, local ingredients to create bespoke, innovative serves. There are two menus: Market Stall showcases the signature serves while the Special changes with the seasons.
From the latter I sampled a Tunnel Fruit Margarita, made with a tunnel berry hot sauce and layered with strawberry cordial. Sounds completely insane, tastes utterly delicious. This is a common theme of Sprout, where many of the cocktails read like something you’d chuck together at 3am after a night on the piss. Take the Gochujang Cobbler: Remy Martin VSOP spiced up with peach and Gochujang, clarified with Greek yogurt. Somehow one of the best drinks I’ve sampled all year.
How are the rooms?
The Garden Suite
The 156 rooms range from singles to connected rooms specifically designed for families. Try and bag yourself a Garden Suite, which open directly onto the garden with your own private terrace. These are pretty damn luxurious: the bed is four poster, the shower is rainfall, the rolltop bath is situated in the middle of the room. There may be greater decadences than a long, hot soak, champagne glass within reach, while watching Tropic Thunder but they can’t safely be listed in print.
And the area?
Earl’s Court offers no shortage of activities. Brompton Cemetery is round the corner while the museums of South Kensington are a short and pleasant walk. Hyde Park is a slightly longer walk – 30 minutes – or 15 minutes on the tube. And there are dozens of pubs, cafes and restaurants all a brief stroll from the hotel.
For more information, see Miiro Templeton Garden
