Hotel Bosco

Hotel Bosco is a boutique hotel on St Mark’s Hill in Surbiton, part of Kingston upon Thames. Surbiton Rail Station is a few metres away, with trains to central London in about 15 minutes.

The air-conditioned rooms have goose-down pillows and quilts, a large flat-screen TV and a modern bathroom, and some have their own terrace. WiFi is free. There is a restaurant, a bar and meeting space, and the Lounge opens from 5pm Wednesday to Saturday for small plates and cocktails.

Guests can use a nearby private health club free of charge. Hampton Court Palace is roughly 10 minutes by car, suiting business trips and sightseeing alike.