London Bridge Hotel

Having discovered that the hotel is no more than a two-minute saunter from the tube and, more importantly, the culinary smorgasbord that is Borough Market, we were well up for our capital getaway. And enthusiasm was not diminished on reaching our fourth-floor accommodation.

Now the standard rooms are, shall we say, somewhat on the cosy side, dominated by a king-sized and inordinately comfy bed. I doubt if guest enjoyment would be impaired by the removal of one of the chairs and maybe the table on which a varied range of reading material - from Cosmopolitan to The Economist - was displayed.

Other than the free "high-speed internet" not quite matching the description, we found everything to be efficiency personified.

Cream coloured walls and drawers contrast with features such as the writing desk opposite the bed. Under its glass top was an updated sheet of exhibits and attractions within easy commute of the hotel. Although tourist-oriented, the information is useful for Londoners on a break from the usual routine. Above the desk was a wall-mounted TV, with Sky Sports channels, if not its movie range, among the viewing options. And you can watch while enjoying a cup of the complimentary Fairtrade tea or coffee. There was ample drawer space and the wardrobe illuminated on opening.