A genuine hidden gem in Mitcham
I stayed here while attending a nearby wedding, and it proved to be an excellent choice. It was the closest accommodation to the venue and around 30% cheaper than the familiar budget hotel chains.
The room was clean, tidy and comfortable, with a very good shower, making it ideal for an overnight stop. The tram stop is only about 150 metres away, so getting around is straightforward.
The visit to the bar and restaurant was completely unplanned, but I am very glad i went. The seafood soup and sweet and sour chicken were both superb, and a pint of Madri was a very reasonable £5.70, especially for London.
There is no lift, but the walk upstairs helped burn off a few of the calories from dinner!
Would I stay again? Definitely. Clean, convenient, great value, friendly and with surprisingly good food. The Casuarina Tree is a genuine hidden gem.