Grand Royale Hyde Park

Hotel Description

Honestly, when I first walked up to the Grand Royale Hyde Park on Inverness Terrace, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect – the street’s got this mix of converted Victorian townhouses that could go either way, you know? But stepping inside, there’s this immediate sense that someone actually cares about the place. The lobby’s got that proper British hotel feel without being stuffy about it, and the staff at check-in were genuinely helpful rather than just going through the motions.

What really sold me on this place is the location – I mean, you’re literally a two-minute walk from Hyde Park (hence the name), but more importantly, you’re right there where Bayswater meets Paddington. That might not sound exciting, but it’s actually brilliant. You’ve got Queensway just around the corner with all those late-night restaurants and the ice rink if you’re into that sort of thing, plus you can walk to Lancaster Gate tube station faster than most people can hail a cab. The rooms themselves are what you’d expect from a solid 4-star – nothing groundbreaking, but the beds are comfortable and the bathrooms work properly, which honestly is more than I can say for some pricier places I’ve stayed. The windows are decent at keeping out street noise, though if you’re a really light sleeper, maybe mention it when booking since Inverness Terrace can get a bit lively on weekend nights.

Here’s the thing though – this isn’t one of those hotels where you’ll be posting Instagram photos of your room, and that’s totally fine. It’s the kind of place where you sleep well, grab a proper breakfast, and spend your days actually exploring London instead of hanging around the hotel. The surrounding area’s got character too – there’s a great little Lebanese place about fifty meters down the street, and if you walk five minutes toward Paddington, you’ll hit that stretch of Praed Street with proper curry houses that actually know what they’re doing. During summer, honestly, you couldn’t ask for a better spot – Hyde Park’s right there for morning runs or afternoon wandering, and you’re close enough to central London that you’re not spending half your day on the tube. The hotel gets busy during peak season (July-August, obviously), but even then the service doesn’t really slip. I’d say it’s perfect for people who want to be in the thick of things without paying Mayfair prices – just don’t expect spa treatments or a rooftop bar, because that’s not what this place is about.

Rooms

• Deluxe Single Room with 1 single bed for 1 adult
• Deluxe Double Room with 1 double bed for 2 adults
• Club Double Room with 1 double bed for 2 adults
• Deluxe Twin Room with 2 single beds for 2 adults
• Club Twin Room with 2 single beds for 2 adults
• Superior Double Room with 1 double bed for 2 adults
• Deluxe Triple Room with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults

Facilities