St. David's Hotels Paddington

Hotels
8 (2962 reviews)
14 - 20 Norfolk Square , London , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Non-smoking throughout
Concierge service
Allergy-free room
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Cleanliness
Friendly Service
Cons:
Small Rooms
Noise Issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Generally positive comments regarding cleanliness.
Service
9
The staff was mentioned positively for being helpful and friendly.
Location
9
Location is highlighted as a major advantage, close to Paddington Station.
Room Quality
7.5
Small rooms and noise issues were noted, impacting the rating.
Amenities
7.5
Some amenities were missing, and noise issues were reported.
Value for Money
7
Guests noted that the price does not always match the quality.
Food and Beverage
8
No breakfast offered was noted as a downside.
Overall Experience
8
Mixed sentiments but overall a satisfactory stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 23:47

Property Description

Convenient Location near Transport Hubs

Situated just a minute's walk from Paddington Station, our hotel offers easy access to the Heathrow Express service, ensuring a seamless 15-minute journey to and from the airport. Additionally, the proximity to the new Elizabeth Line provides swift connections to The West End and Liverpool Street Station.

Historic Charm in Norfolk Square Gardens

Nestled in the picturesque Norfolk Square Gardens in London, our hotel's historic townhouses boast a plethora of original features, creating a unique and charming ambiance for guests to enjoy.

Stylish Rooms with Modern Amenities

Choose from our selection of standard and newly renovated stylish rooms, each thoughtfully equipped with a flat screen TV and complimentary High-Speed WiFi, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of convenience, history, and modern comfort at our hotel in London.

Important information:

Please note that visitors are not permitted to access guest's rooms.

The hotel's close proximity to the nearby underground station together with the building's single glazed windows often results in noise/vibration disturbance.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property is located in a busy area so guests might experience some noise.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £5 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 2962 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 8
G
Gillian couple au
8
Overall a terrific place to stay in London. Close to train and underground, clean and comfortable. We will return.
Pros:

Our room was clean and fresh and comfortable.

Cons:

The room was small and didn’t have tea making facilities in our room, but tea making facilities were very close outside our room.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Vincent solo_traveller ch
9
Würden wir wieder buchen :)
Pros:

das frische wasser bei der rezeption.
das bett war bequem.
klein aber alles da (fein) :)
top tapete!
24/7 jemand an der rezeption.
kostenlose gepäckaufbewahrung mit nummernsystem.
duschbrause mit genügend druck.
lage war unglaublich gut, nahe bei paddington bahnhof, circle, district, hammersmith & city sowie bakerloo alles innerhalb von 5-10 min erreichbar.

Cons:

die tür von dem badezimmer. konnte man nur von aussen ganz schliessen.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Arijit solo_traveller de
8
Very nice and efficient hotel
Pros:

For a week long stay I would say that the room area for any luggage is less, but for couple of days the stay and room area of a double bed is great! Clean place (sometimes the building shake due to the underground rail but that’s expected!) and best staff in my opinion. I stay in London for 3days every 2weeks and it’s really best place to stay.

Cons:

Room area if possible can be setup to serve week long stays if possible.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Silvia couple gb
8
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Sheena extended_group us
9
We stayed for 14 days - a mixture of 60-87 degrees Fahrenheit (15-30 Celsius) - oscillating fan was crucial on the hotte
Pros:

Cannot beat the location. Right in the heart of Central London, two minutes from Paddington rail and underground stations. Access to several tube lines that can easily take you to anywhere you want to go in Central London, The City, or Greater London. Easy to get to/from airports and any trains that take you to other areas of the UK. Also great location to get buses to different areas in London. We had an extended stay so convenient to have a laundromat close by.

It is a boutique hotel, and housed in a grade II listed Victorian townhouse (or several Victorian houses that have been connected), so smaller in size, no on premises dining, no elevator. There are several floors, so if you have heavy luggage you will have to carry it up/down stairs if located on the upper floors, & up/down stairs at the entrance of the building. The stairs would be problematic for anyone with a physical disability.
Of note: rooms do not have air conditioning. Fans are provided, but may not be adequate on days when the temperature is mid-70s (mid-20s Celsius) and higher (depends on your heat/humidity tolerance).

We knew before we booked there was no air conditioning and no elevators, so no surprises there.

Staff were excellent, extremely helpful if we had questions. Housekeeping was excellent, they came every day to change towels, to clean room & make bed/change linens. Room sizes were good for our needs (superior double and superior twin for two kids late teens/early twenties).
Of note: they do not provide face/wash cloths, so bring your own.

They provide complimentary chilled spring water & chilled sparkling water in lobby - you will need a water bottle for this. There is also a small snack vending machine just off the lobby on the ground floor.

We were able to store our bags before check-in.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Sandra solo_traveller sg
8
Small room with good location
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No lift, had to carry our luggage 4 floors up. Room too small.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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TIELLY solo_traveller br
6
Alarming
Pros:

The closeness to Paddington Station. The nice and helpful receptionists.

Cons:

My room looked nothing like the pictures on Booking.com. There was constant noises coming from the other rooms and from the street. Deformed matress on my bed (very uncomfortable). There was no "do not disturb" sign for the doors and I was surprised with my door opened when I went back to my room at the end of the day. All my things could have been stolen.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Carolina couple pt
7
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Polly solo_traveller gb
8
This is a comfortable and well-located place to stay with excellent transport links and plenty of nearby amenities. Whil
Pros:

The room was cosy and compact but had just enough space to open a large suitcase comfortably. The bed was comfortable, with power sockets conveniently located nearby, and the shower, although small, had plenty of hot water. The room overlooked a small courtyard area, and having the sink in the room rather than the bathroom worked well.

The location is excellent, with Tube and train stations only a short walk away and a great selection of restaurants, shops, and pubs nearby. The staff were friendly, luggage storage was available, and the TV, lighting, and on-site vending machines with coffee and water were useful extras.

Cons:

The steps to my room (1613) were narrow and quite dark, making them awkward to manage with a large suitcase. Guests are also required to hand in their room key when leaving the property, which may not be convenient for everyone.

Train noise can be heard from the room, so light sleepers may find it disruptive, although services stop for a few hours during the early morning.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Barbara couple be
9
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Anna couple gb
8
Pros:

Clean and modern

Cons:

Stairs only

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Laura couple au
10
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Kennouda solo_traveller nl
8
100% recommend for one or two nights
Pros:

Amazing location, not so much noise despite being behind paddington station. Clean rooms, lovely staff and for a shared bathroom it was extremely clean ! Felt like my own bathroom

Cons:

NA

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Timothy solo_traveller au
8
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Erika solo_traveller pe
9
Lindo y cómodo
Pros:

Me gustó que la zona era muy bonita, la habitación muy limpia y cómoda y el personal muy amable

Cons:

Que no tenía ascensor

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Satoshi couple jp
4
There was an empty plastic bottle that didn't belong to us in the trash can
Pros:

Lovely room. Friendly reception.

Cons:

A cleaning staff member entered our room without knocking. Even though I had already told them that no cleaning was needed, they entered without knocking once again. Furthermore, when we returned to the room, there was an empty plastic bottle that didn't belong to us in the trash can, which was very frightening. I don't think the security can be trusted.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Sabine solo_traveller de
10
Pros:

Wunderschönes Interieur, das Zimmer war sehr gemütlich.
Die Lage ist perfekt, Cafés, Restaurants, Bushaltestelle sowie Padddington Station in wenigen Minuten erreichbar. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich & hilfsbereit. Komme gerne wieder.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Sarah solo_traveller gb
8
Great value, quiet and comfortable near Paddington
Pros:

Just round the corner from Paddington but on a little square so it was quiet even with the window ajar overnight. Had a fairly comfy bed and own bathroom for pretty low cost compared to other places I looked.

Cons:

Not in their control to change but my room was at the top of a lot of stairs!

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Todor couple bg
10
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Martina couple it
9
Il soggiorno è stato piacevole, è una struttura che consiglio vivamente e nella quale tornerò sicuramente in un prossimo
Pros:

Struttura molto carina, pulita e accogliente. Si trovano in una posizione perfetta a due passi dalla metro. Staffa gentile e disponibile.

Cons:

Forse l’unica scomodità è che non c’è l’ascensore, ma per il resto nulla da dire.

2026-06-07 via Nuitee