Address
21-23 Craven RoadLondon
W2 3BU
Tel: +44 (0)20 7402 3267
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The hotel enjoys a prime located close to Paddington station, the hotel is a budget no frills establishment offering good value for money for guests. The hotel is housed inside a period building offering plenty of character, the hotel offers a good budget alternative to larger more expensive chain hotels.
The hotel is close by to a number of local attractions and places of interest in the capital. Local transport links in the area include Paddington train station located a short walk away with access to regular services across London and the surrounding areas and there is good access to local bus and major roads. The closest Underground (Tube) station is located a few minutes walk away at Paddington and Lancaster Gate tube station is located less than half a mile away, both stations offer quick access across London.
The hotel offers visitors a warm welcome, high levels of service and attention to detail. The hotel is located in the Paddington area of London where visitors can find easy access to local amenities. The Paddington area offers visitors with a choice of shops, boutiques, cafes and restaurants. The closest train stations are located at Paddington, Marylebone, Paddington and Kilburn High Street. The Heathrow Express is available from Paddington station with services to and from Heathrow Airport in 15 minutes.
Facilities
There are a total of 27 guest bedrooms at the hotel, the rooms offer en-suite facilities and guests can choose from either, single, double, twin and triple rooms. Room facilities include shower, television, telephone, radio, alarm clock and tea, in room safe and coffee making facilities. Ironing facilities and hairdryers are available upon request.
There is internet access available at the hotel and is free of charge, there are no on site car parking facilities for guests, the closest NCP car park is located at Porchester Terrace in Bayswater.
Dining
There is a Continental breakfast served each morning in the breakfast room, which is included in the price.
There is no hotel bar or restaurant however the area offers guests with a wide range of bars, cafes, eateries and restaurants. There are restaurants serving British cuisine, European, Chinese, Indian, Japanese and International cuisine offering something for everyone.
Local Attractions
The hotel provides a good base from which to explore a number of attractions in London and local places of interest.
The hotel is situated in the Paddington area of central London offering a great location from which to see the various sights and attractions of one of the world’s great cities. London offers something for everyone there are a huge range of local shops specialising in local arts and crafts along with larger department stores and a variety of bars, restaurants and entertainment facilities.
There are a number of local attractions and places of interest close by to the hotel, including Marble Arch and the famous shopping streets of Oxford Street, Regent Street and Bond Street located within 2 miles of the hotel. The Whiteleys Shopping Centre and Queensway in near by Bayswater offer a range of shopping facilities, cafes and restaurants. St Johns Wood is home to Lord’s Cricket Ground located 1.5 miles away with Regent’s Park close by.
The West End and Theatreland is located within 3 miles, the London Eye, Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament and Big Ben are all within 4 miles of the hotel via a short taxi ride or the tube.
The World Heritage Site at Maritime Greenwich is located 10 miles away and includes a number of famous attractions such as the Royal Observatory and the National Maritime Museum.
The world famous Hyde Park is located a few minutes walk away, the park offers a wonderful landscape in central London covering and area of 350 acres offering a great place to enjoy a number of walks, take part in boating, enjoy horse riding, rollerblading and eating out. Famous sights such as Marble Arch are within walking distance from Hyde Park.
Shopping in London offers visitors a huge choice of shopping facilities, the capital is home to some of the most famous shopping streets in the world including Oxford Street and Regent Street. Here visitors can find a wide range of stores to suit a range of budgets including famous department stores such as Selfridges, Marks & Spencer and House of Fraser.
London is a large city with many distinct areas offering a range of attractions. To the north of London visitors can find fashionable Camden famous for its markets and alternative style. Regents Park is one of London’s top attractions offering open green spaces perfect for enjoying walks and wildlife, open air theatre, London Zoo and a range of cafes and restaurants.
South London and the surrounding areas offer attractions such as Hampton Court Palace. Clapham is known for its choice of bars and restaurants and Croydon offers one of the largest shopping centres outside of central London. Wimbledon is located in South West London and is home to the world’s most famous tennis tournament, there is also a tennis museum to see.
To the east of London is the Docklands area including the Canary Wharf area containing some of the tallest buildings in London. Other areas of interest include Whitechapel famous for its outdoor market and Tower Hill where you can find the famous Tower Bridge and historic Tower of London. East London is also the site for the 2012 London Olympics with main site in Stratford.
West London and surrounding areas offers Windsor Castle, an official residence of the Queen and Eton College, one of the oldest and most prestigious schools in the UK. The world renowned Kew Gardens, one of the world’s leading botanic gardens containing a huge range of plants and fungi. Twickenham is home to the rugby stadium and fascinating Museum of Rugby. Kensington Palace is a firm favourite among visitors well known as the home of the late Diana, Princess of Wales.
Central London contains some of the world’s best known districts; Covent Garden, Soho, Mayfair, Piccadilly and Westminster are all located relatively close to each other. The area is also a shopper’s paradise with Oxford Street, Regent Street and Bond Street among others to explore. Close by is fashionable Carnaby Street that came to symbolise the swinging sixties. London contains many markets including famous ones such as Covent Garden Market and Portobello Road Market to many smaller ones offering visitors with plenty of choice.
The city of London square mile area is home to many financial institutions based in London. There is an extraordinary concentration of banks from all over the world, insurance firms and all types of financial institutions.
There are a number of fine historical buildings here such as Westminster Abbey located in central London. There is also Buckingham Palace in the area, possibly the most famous palace in the world, visitors can go on guided tours so see inside the palace.
The hotel provides a convenient place from which to discover a range of attractions in the surrounding areas both in central London and the outer suburbs. Visitors can use a variety of modes of transport to get around ranging from using taxis to public transport with buses, trains, Underground (Tube) and cycling with cycling hire stations available across the capital.
The hotel is well located for exploring a range of London’s attractions and the attractions in neighbouring areas. In Kent attractions include historic Leeds Castle, Chartwell House and the World Heritage Sites in Canterbury. Surrey is home to Hampton Court Palace, Wisley Gardens and the towns of Richmond known for Richmond Park and Guildford known for its royal castle. East Sussex is known for the south coast with the city of Brighton located one hour from London.
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Transport Links
Closest Train Stations:
Paddington: 0.2 Miles
Marylebone: 1.9 Miles
Kilburn High Road: 1.7 Miles
Closest Underground (Tube) Stations:
Paddington: 0.1 Miles
Lancaster Gate: 0.4 Miles
Closest Airports:
The closest airport is located at London City Airport to the east located approx 12 miles away by road via the A501, A1203 and A1020. Heathrow Airport is located 16 miles away to the west via the A4 and M4 by road.
London City Airport: 12 Miles
Heathrow Airport: 16 Miles
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