The Westbourne Hyde Park

Very good location for visitors to London. The Paddington Express takes 15-20 minutes from Heathrow, and the hotel is within easy walking distance of Paddington station. It is also very close to HydePark/Kensington Gardens, and a nice walk to Little Venice. The street is quiet, but the area is lively, with lots of restaurants/cafes. The hotel itself is very nice: clean and comfortable rooms, and helpful staff. Of course, being London, prices are higher and the rooms smaller than what one gets in the US>

I was pleased to find that my room was newly renovated. It was not a large room, but was very reasonably sized and I had more than enough space to lay down my suitcase and walk around it, which is rare for most London hotel rooms. The toiletries in the bathroom were of a nice quality. It is an easy walk from Paddington Station, which has many rail and Underground connections, as well as a few minutes from Lancaster Gate station in case you need the Central line. Overall, a nice hotel and one that I would book again the next time I'm in the Paddington area.

The Westbourne Hyde Park hotel was selected based on three factors: proximity to Paddington Train Station, proximity to three Tube lines, and its great reviews. We stayed four nights. Here's what I found exceptional about this hotel and our experience staying there: 1. The Reception Desk staff is unusually, uncommonly attentive, available and helpful. They wanted to help and they cared about helping. It isn't just a job for them. There clearly is pride in their work. 2. The hotel is very convenient to everything. Within two blocks of the hotel are a really nice gastro pub (The Mitre), a fabulous little restaurant to have tea/coffee and breakfast or lunch (Laurants), bodegas to get snacks and sundries. A short 15 minute walk takes one to another really nice gastropub (Victorias), and on the way you'll pass the Central Line Tube which takes one to Notting Hill or Old London. 3. The beds were very comfortable. The shower had excellent water pressure. There was a kitchenette in the room with a little refrigerator so we could bring back food from the excellent restaurants visited. 4. I left behind a brand new pair of shoes that I loved, and even though it took about 20 hours to get back to Los Angeles before I could notify Reception, they found my shoes and they are on their way back to me. I am very grateful the shoes were not thrown out after we checked out of the hotel. 5. The wi-fi was strong. 6. . My husband liked the bar.

A great hotel in a quiet location but very close to Lancaster Gate underground station. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The room was very clean and warm, and with the added bonus of a small kitchenette should it be required. I would highly recommend this hotel for a short or long stay in London at a very reasonable price!

Great location; friendly staff; comfortable room. Great shower!