The Falcon Hotel is a 19-room, budget property around the corner from Paddington Station in a residential neighborhood full of shops and pubs. Rooms range from snug Singles to biggish Family Rooms, and while all have private toilets, some are inconveniently a flight of stairs away. The furnishings may be a bit frayed and out of date, but with its cream and white palette and good lighting, The Falcon radiates a cheery, welcoming atmosphere. A free breakfast at tables with fresh flowers, an outdoor terrace with white-washed brick and planters, and helpful city maps and station timetables in the lobby elevate the Falcon above the typical budget hotel. Travelers looking for more stylish accommodations at low rates could try the Generator Hostel London or Clink78 Hostel, both of which have private rooms with hip decor.
The Falcon Hotel is a 19-room, budget property around the corner from Paddington Station in a residential neighborhood full of shops and pubs. Rooms range from snug Singles to biggish Family Rooms, and while all have private toilets, some are inconveniently a flight of stairs away. The furnishings may be a bit frayed and out of date, but with its cream and white palette and good lighting, The Falcon radiates a cheery, welcoming atmosphere. A free breakfast at tables with fresh flowers, an outdoor terrace with white-washed brick and planters, and helpful city maps and station timetables in the lobby elevate the Falcon above the typical budget hotel. Travelers looking for more stylish accommodations at low rates could try the Generator Hostel London or Clink78 Hostel, both of which have private rooms with hip decor.
The two-pearl Lords Hotel is a hostel-like property located in a quiet neighborhood where most of the competition falls into a much pricier tier. Some of the hotel's 68 guest rooms are located in an annex down the road. All units have twin mattresses, with room sizes ranging from tiny singles to larger group and family rooms that sleep up to six and add wooden bunk beds. There are flat-screen TVs, but units lack AC and kettles, and have cramped bathrooms. Facilities are slim, with a breakfast room where a free continental spread is served, but there's a fee for Wi-Fi, and the hotel doesn't have an elevator. Travelers looking for a step up can consider The Royale Chulan Hyde Park Hotel.
The two-pearl Lords Hotel is a hostel-like property located in a quiet neighborhood where most of the competition falls into a much pricier tier. Some of the hotel's 68 guest rooms are located in an annex down the road. All units have twin mattresses, with room sizes ranging from tiny singles to larger group and family rooms that sleep up to six and add wooden bunk beds. There are flat-screen TVs, but units lack AC and kettles, and have cramped bathrooms. Facilities are slim, with a breakfast room where a free continental spread is served, but there's a fee for Wi-Fi, and the hotel doesn't have an elevator. Travelers looking for a step up can consider The Royale Chulan Hyde Park Hotel.
The 49-room London Elizabeth Hotel is a mid-range property set in an elegant, six-story building across the street from Hyde Park. Many attractions are within a short walk and the Lancaster Gate Underground station is around the corner. The historic building has lots of character and original features like cast iron fireplaces. Traditional rooms have flat-screen TVs, and a few have fireplaces and furnished balconies, though decor may be a bit fussy for some. There’s a good restaurant and bar on site, plus free Wi-Fi throughout as well as a charming garden. The nearby BEST WESTERN Shaftesbury Paddington Court London offers more modern rooms at a similar price point.
The 49-room London Elizabeth Hotel is a mid-range property set in an elegant, six-story building across the street from Hyde Park. Many attractions are within a short walk and the Lancaster Gate Underground station is around the corner. The historic building has lots of character and original features like cast iron fireplaces. Traditional rooms have flat-screen TVs, and a few have fireplaces and furnished balconies, though decor may be a bit fussy for some. There’s a good restaurant and bar on site, plus free Wi-Fi throughout as well as a charming garden. The nearby BEST WESTERN Shaftesbury Paddington Court London offers more modern rooms at a similar price point.
The 64-room Park Grand London Lancaster Gate is a sharp upper-middle-range hotel in London's Bayswater area, a five-minute walk from Hyde Park. Rooms are smart and stylish, with contemporary bathrooms, iPod docks, and flat-screen TVs. A cooked breakfast or continental option is offered, though it's not free with all bookings. The small garden is a plus, as is free Wi-Fi, but lunch and dinner aren't offered, and the hotel lacks a fitness center. Both Paddington train station and the Lancaster Gate underground station are both five minutes away on foot. For a historical hotel that's retained it's character, guests may want to look into Thistle Hyde Park, where rates are only slightly more expensive.
The 64-room Park Grand London Lancaster Gate is a sharp upper-middle-range hotel in London's Bayswater area, a five-minute walk from Hyde Park. Rooms are smart and stylish, with contemporary bathrooms, iPod docks, and flat-screen TVs. A cooked breakfast or continental option is offered, though it's not free with all bookings. The small garden is a plus, as is free Wi-Fi, but lunch and dinner aren't offered, and the hotel lacks a fitness center. Both Paddington train station and the Lancaster Gate underground station are both five minutes away on foot. For a historical hotel that's retained it's character, guests may want to look into Thistle Hyde Park, where rates are only slightly more expensive.
