Paddington’s Selection Of Hotels

Paddington has a hotel for everyone

Whether you’re looking for a budget, boutique, or large chain hotel, Paddington has a reasonably priced hotel for you, most of them elegant modernised Victorian buildings in the Georgian and Regency style.

There are dozens of hotels around the Paddington area, all of which are situated near Paddington Station, so if you plan on using the London Underground (otherwise known as “The Tube”) to get around to the tourist attractions (which I highly recommend), you’ll never be more than a 5 or 6 minute walk from the station.

The Paddington Hilton (shown below) is located literally above Paddington Station, so you can literally step off your train from Heathrow and take an escalator to the hotel.

In addition on emphasizing the wide variety of hotels in this article, I think it’s important to discuss 3 areas of Paddington you can choose to stay in, all areas which I can recommend for different reasons.

Southwest of Paddington Station – Quintessential London

If you want a hotel in a quieter area, not around the busy station area, you don’t have to go far to find one. Look to the area southwest of the station in the direction of Hyde Park and Bayswater, where there are hotels located in along Craven Road and Chilworth Streets. This is a wonderful area to take a stroll in the evening. There are a handful of shops and restaurants in the area and a fantastic pub called The Mitre. Many film scenes have been filmed here. Pictured below is The Brunel Hotel, which was the hotel I stayed at during my first visit to London. The picture below nicely shows this area in relation to Paddington Station which can be seen to the right near to the red buses.

Norfolk Square – A Most Exquisite Setting

Located just 2 minutes walk from Paddington Station, Norfolk Square is a lovely little park lined on 2 sides with around a dozen or so hotels. It offers not only a quiet setting, but a beautiful one as well while still being close to the station and many wonderful restaurants and pubs. For me, this is the ideal place to stay. There are many hotels located along the square, 2 of which I not only highly recommend, but also where I stay. Learn more about them by clicking HERE.

Sussex Gardens – Paddington’s Gateway To Hyde Park

Sussex Gardens is a main thoroughfare which defines the southeast border of Paddington with dozens of not-too-expensive hotels on both sides. This street has its own off-street sidewalk and is attractively tree-lined especially in the springtime when it’s a riot of colour from the beautiful blossom. At the bottom of the street you’re a stone’s throw from Hyde Park – Henry the Eighth’s former private hunting ground. Stay along Sussex Gardens and you’re close to Paddington’s many restaurants and shops.

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