The Alma

Have a night at the inn
Word to the wise: The Garden Room is away from the pub noise for light sleepers.

Noteworthy for: Chelsea is right over the river, but there are more local delights on your doorstep such as the boutiques of Northcote Road and restaurants of Clapham Old Town.
There was a time when the only accommodation available to travellers was the pub inn. They would rest their weary legs at the bar, eat their grub and then head upstairs to the rooms. The concept may be old-fashioned, but that's the only thing out-of-date at the Alma.

The 23 bedrooms found above this Wandsworth pub are modern, clean and bright with Osborne & Little textured wallpaper, Missoni-style fabrics and bespoke furniture, as well as universal phone chargers and iPod docks on the spacious desks. The White Company toiletries and monsoon shower make bath time a joy.

The large Victorian Alma is typical of a modern English neighbourhood pub; nicely refurbished, with a good selection of ales, football on big screens and gastro fare on offer in the adjoining restaurant. Staying here will definitely give you a glimpse of real British life.