St. David's Hotels Paddington

Hotels
8 (3158 reviews)
14 - 20 Norfolk Square , London , GB

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Non-smoking throughout
Concierge service
Allergy-free room
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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

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 3158 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
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Barbara • solo_traveller • ro
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Louise • solo_traveller • au
6
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Mikulic • solo_traveller • nl
4
mediocro to low
Pros:

location

Cons:

noisy room, construction outside on the facade, coudl hear the neighbours

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Bernardo • solo_traveller • pt
5
Cons:

I normally stay at this hotel every time I am in London. It is a good balance between location, price and comfort. However this time I did not like the fact that the hotel did not inform me that there where repair works to the building going on. This meant that I could not open my window, I had to have the blinds down all the time and in the morning while heading to the shared bathroom I had to go through the protective plastics full of mud. If I had known this I certainly would not have booked here. I think the hotel should either inform before hand or apply a discount to compensate guests for the hassle.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • au
3
Pros:

Nice staff and the location is very handy for Paddington. Bathroom tiles were particularly nice.

Cons:

Scaffolding all up the front and broken window latches meant the room was insecure. No aircon but as the square is noisy all night (it is central London so to be expected) it’s a choice of being too hot or being woken by the noise. No lift (the nice staff did offer to carry bags up) and the doors to the rooms have zero soundproofing (and no soft closers so they slam). Room was big but poorly laid out so it was hard to find somewhere to have my suitcase open somewhere on the floor without it being really in the way. No iron or tea making facilities in the room.
But the biggest annoyance was the toilet roll. It was one of those 1 square at a time dispensers. I don’t know what sort of guests they expect to have but that sort of thing shouldn’t be inflicted on anyone.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Susan • extended_group • us
9
Convenience and tremendous service on every level!
Pros:

Location is terrific. Staff was exceptional. Loved that I could leave my luggage before check in and after check out - super convenient. The front desk staff even carried my large suitcase to my room for me!

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Jodi • solo_traveller • au
8
Great location
Pros:

Fantastic location. Our room had lovely decor and was a reasonable size. It was very clean.

Cons:

You can hear the underground from around 5.45am until late. We didn't mind the noise, but can imagine some noise sensitive people might struggle.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Ivan • couple • rs
7
Pros:

We had a good room on the second floor, though even there, we could feel a slight vibration from the subway. Overall, however, if you’re looking for the experience of a classic English hotel—complete with sash windows and shutters—it’s a fine choice.

Cons:

If you end up with a room on the ground floor or lower, it certainly won't be your best night.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Chrysavgi • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Suzanne • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • solo_traveller • de
3
Nie wieder. Die Nacht war kurz.
Pros:

Kurzer Fußweg zum Bahnhof Paddington.

Cons:

Das Problem an diesem Hotel ist weder das Geschrei vor der eigenen Zimmertür, die steilen Treppen, das ungemütliche Bett, die winzige Dusche, in der man sich nicht drehen kann - nein, all das eignet sich bestens für einen Harry-Potter-Abstellkammer-Memorial-Trip. Das eigentliche Problem ist das Gesindel, das sich in der Umgebung des Hotels bis 4 Uhr morgens anschreit und auf die Schnauze haut. Man hört diese Leute, und sie nerven extrem.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Simon • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Joe • couple • gb
7
Fine for one night but wouldn’t rush back
Pros:

Good location. Room was nicely decorated.

Cons:

Tiny room odd bathroom layout. Difficult to keep cool!

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Elisa • couple • it
10
Piccolo ma super accogliente
Pros:

Ottima la posizione, apprezzata la possibilità di riempire la borraccia. La stanza moderna e attrezzata con il necessario

Cons:

Il letto un po’ piccolo per due persone

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Omar • couple • it
9
Soggiorno perfetto. Tornerò
Pros:

Posizione perfetta, pulizia, condizioni della struttura

Cons:

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2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Sanja • solo_traveller • si
7
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Oksana • couple • ru
1
Pros:

Воры !! Украли золотую цепочку. У нас есть деньги но она была памятной. Торопились утром на самолет, сын в попыхах не надел цепочку с камнем. Вернулись через час , нам предложили перетрясти мусор. Мы не гордые перетрясли . Но мы же понимаем золотая цепочка с большим переливающийся камнем , ну как бы в мусорку нее полетит

Cons:

Уборщики воры

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Deidre • solo_traveller • es
6
Pros:

Location is excellent. I found there was very little noise disturbance. The room was small but clean and perfectly functional.

Cons:

The lack of even a small lift would have been even more of a hassle if my bag was any heavier - there are quite a few very narrow stairs.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Linda • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • au
10
Great
Pros:

Location, close to restaurants, cafes and transport

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee