The Pride of Paddington

Hotels
8.3 (1295 reviews)
1-3 Craven Road, Paddington , London , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Non-smoking throughout
Board games/puzzles
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful staff
Cons:
Noise from pub
Small rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.96
Most guests found rooms to be clean and modern, but there were mentions of noise problems affecting comfort.
Service
8.43
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.97
Guests praised the central location with easy access to transport and attractions.
Room Quality
7.92
Rooms were comfortable but some complaints about size and suitability for families due to noise.
Amenities
8.45
The pub downstairs and breakfast received positive feedback, but some noted limited dining options due to crowding.
Value for Money
8.21
Overall good value for a hotel in such a central location, though experiences varied by room quality.
Food and Beverage
8.26
Positive comments on food quality but limited seating availability.
Overall Experience
8.23
General sentiment was positive, with high marks for location and service mitigating some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 03:19

Property Description

Central Location near Hyde Park
Experience the vibrant heart of London at The Pride of Paddington, just a short stroll from Hyde Park and Paddington Underground Station.

Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in a culinary journey with breakfast, lunch, and dinner served at our cozy restaurant and bar, offering a variety of delectable dishes to satisfy your cravings.

Convenient Amenities
Relax in comfort with the choice of rooms featuring private bathrooms, and stay connected with complimentary WiFi accessible throughout the property.

Book your stay at The Pride of Paddington now to enjoy easy access to top attractions like Kensington, Notting Hill, and the Royal Albert Hall. Experience the best of London during your visit!

Important information:

The hotel takes a GBP 20 deposit at check-in for linen and keys. At check-out this is fully refunded to the guest with the return of both keys and linen.

All guests must show a valid photo ID upon check-in. Driver’s license, passport or similarly recognized national identity cards are accepted.

Please note that the latest check-in time is 01:00.

If guests need to check out before or after opening hours, they need to inform a member of the hostel team in advance so that check-out and the key deposit refund can be arranged. This is a legal requirement.

All guests must check-out of the room before 10:30 on the departure date. Failure to do so will result in additional fees.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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LHR

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 1295 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.96
Service: 8.43
Location: 8.97
Room Quality: 7.92
Amenities: 8.45
Value for Money: 8.21
Food and Beverage: 8.26
Overall Experience: 8.23
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James Barrie couple gb
10
Pros:

Lovely corner room, staff very friendly and great value.

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Riccardo couple it
10
Non vediamo l’ora di tornarci!
Pros:

La camera spaziosa accogliente e pulita.
La bellezza di dormire sopra un pub è un’esperienza unica che rifaremo. Oltretutto la cucina è veramente ottima quindi per me esperienza perfetta. Torneremo!

Cons:

Sinceramente ci è piaciuto tutto. Anche se ho letto che qualcuno si lamenta dei rumori notturni, gli stessi sono ben attutiti e non danno fastidio. D’altronde chi viene a dormire sopra un pub a Londra cosa pensa di aspettarsi?

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Karen couple gb
9
We love the pride of Paddington and look forward to our next stay.
Pros:

Friendly staff, easy check in process, fantastic location, basic necessities and comfortable accommodations

Cons:

The stairs are tricky with a suitcase, having ear plugs available would be helpful for the train and the heavy doors that sometimes guest accidentally slam.

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Rylance family_with_children gb
8
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Floris family_with_children de
9
Great stay
Pros:

Spacious with nice large rooms and bathrooms, a great view on Paddington station.

Cons:

Although the kitchen was big, there were no pots and pans etc. to cook with.

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Philip couple gb
9
Sheets clean nice night stop over
Pros:

The stairs were step and narrow so if you had big travailing bags this may be difficult.

Cons:

Great welcome

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Yoshiro solo_traveller jp
10
2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Worker couple gb
10
Good experience
Pros:

Helpful, accomodating, clean, comfortable ....

Cons:

Tube niose was a bit annoying butbdid stop ...abd livable with ... was otherwise quite

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Jeffrey solo_traveller us
8
2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple us
9
Pros:

The location is great with its proximity to Paddington station. The room was really nice and had everything we needed. Though the pub was loud we didn't hear it in our room.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Amanda solo_traveller us
7
Pros:

Nice convenient location— such a great place if you need a few nights central or before heading to the airport. Nice decor in the rooms and property. In-room refrigerator and tea. Blow dryer provided.

Kind staff in the pub.

Quiet rooms, nice view from the room on 3rd floor!

Cons:

Lots of narrow stairs as other reviewers have mentioned— this cannot be emphasized enough! No assistance with luggage so pack light or get a nice work out on the way to your room.

Small rooms— tough to open suitcase out and have room to move about comfortably.

I did not receive servicing of my room during my stay. Not sure what went wrong here— I was not occupying the room at all during the day. Quite disappointing to come back late at night to no fresh towels/tea re-supply/etc.

Incredibly small shower with leaky door no matter how you position the shower head. Used up extra towels to prevent slipping on floor (extra disappointing to not have fresh towels for this reason).

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Klant solo_traveller us
10
Cozy
Pros:

I booked the hotel because I had an early train and it was close. I was blown away. It was my favorite hotel of my European trip. I was only disappointed that my stay was a few hours. I would have loved to spend more time.

Cons:

Nothing. It was exceptional.

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Lewis couple gb
9
Very good. Will stay again.
2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Peter couple au
7
Pros:

Great location, nice food , friendly staff

Cons:

Stairs a bit tricky, small room but adequate

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Giulia solo_traveller it
8
Pros:

Struttura a due passi dalla stazione della metro, stanza carina e accogliente

Cons:

Ho trovato un capello sulle lenzuola

2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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Sally family_with_children gb
8
2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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lundtola2 Family
10
Great value for money!
Pros:

This is a pub with 12 rooms, not a fancy hotel. But we stayed at a hotel just down the road a year ago, and POP was just about the same price, but so much more value for our money! The room was larger and much nicer. The bathroom was very nice, with tiles and a shower that did not make the whole room wet. Our windows faced the back yard and there was no outside noise, except for the distant rumble of some passing trains. No noise from neighbours either. Breakfast can be had in the pub or the very nice Italian bakery next door. We hope to come back here!

2026-01-24 via Tripadvisor
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D9908ISmatteom Couples
10
Highly recommended
Pros:

I stayed at this pub for three days. The staff was very friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was average. I was pleasantly surprised by the brand new rooms, which were well-maintained and clean, in classic London style. Highly recommended. The location is incredibly convenient for Paddington Station.

2026-01-21 via Tripadvisor
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Wayne solo_traveller gb
10
2026-01-21 via Nuitee
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Marleen family_with_children de
10
Würde ich immer wieder buchen 👍🏼
Pros:

Die Lage, das Zimmer, das Gesamtkonzept. Einfach toll!

Cons:

Mir fällt nichts ein.
Außer eine kleine Situation.
Ich habe inkl. Frühstück gebucht und wir wurden beim Frühstück dann aber darauf hingewiesen, dass wir das Frühstück bezahlen müssen. Nach kurzer Erklärung war aber alles gut und wir mussten nichts zusätzlich bezahlen.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee