42 Craven Hill Gardens, Westminster Borough, London, W2 3EA, United Kingdom
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CHARMING APARTMENT By HYDE PARK Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to CHARMING APARTMENT By HYDE PARK, you’ll notice it sits on one of those quintessentially London garden squares that feels worlds away from the tourist chaos. Craven Hill Gardens is actually a quiet residential street in Bayswater, and honestly, that’s part of what makes this four-star property so appealing. The building itself has that classic white stucco facade you see all over this part of Westminster Borough — nothing flashy, but it fits right into the neighborhood’s elegant Victorian character.

Location & Neighborhood

Here’s what I love about the location — you’re literally a two-minute walk from Hyde Park’s northeastern corner, which means easy access to Speaker’s Corner and the Marble Arch area. Paddington Station is close enough that you can wheel your luggage there without breaking a sweat, making airport transfers pretty straightforward. The Lancaster Gate and Paddington tube stations give you solid connections across London, and you know what? The walk to Oxford Street takes maybe fifteen minutes if you cut through the park. Couples seem to really appreciate this setup — there’s something romantic about having Hyde Park as your backyard while still being properly connected to everything else.

The Apartment Experience

This isn’t your typical hotel room situation — CHARMING APARTMENT By HYDE PARK offers actual apartment-style accommodations, which means you get proper living space and usually a kitchen setup. I mean, after staying in cramped London hotel rooms, having space to spread out feels like such a win. The apartments maintain that residential feel while giving you the service standards you’d expect from a four-star property. Recent guests have been rating the location at 8.9, and honestly, once you experience the freedom of having your own space in this part of London, you’ll understand why.

Exploring from Here

What really works about staying here is how it positions you for both tourist activities and local experiences. Hyde Park Corner and all the major museums are easily walkable — the Serpentine Gallery, Diana Memorial, even Kensington Palace if you’re into that sort of thing. But you’re also in proper London residential territory, so you can grab groceries at the local shops on Praed Street or find a decent pub that isn’t completely overrun with tourists. The area around Lancaster Gate has some surprisingly good Middle Eastern restaurants too, which you might not expect but definitely shouldn’t miss.

Why Guests Love It

The combination of space, location, and that residential London feeling seems to hit the sweet spot for most visitors. You get the independence of having your own apartment while being steps from one of London’s most famous parks and well-connected to the rest of the city. Couples particularly seem drawn to the romantic potential of the location — I get it, there’s something special about morning walks in Hyde Park before the crowds arrive, then coming back to your own space rather than a cramped hotel room. The 8.4 overall rating reflects what you’d expect: solid accommodations in an genuinely excellent location that lets you experience London like a temporary local rather than just another tourist.

CHARMING APARTMENT By HYDE PARK Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Three-Bedroom Apartment3 × 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 8 adults
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Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous:

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Italian

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Lockers

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
  • Detached
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House Rules at CHARMING APARTMENT By HYDE PARK

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15.00 to 00.00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 08.00 to 11.00

No age restriction:

  • There is no age requirement for check-in

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

8.9

Comfort:

8.6

Location:

9.5

Free WiFi:

2.5

Facilities:

8.5

Cleanliness:

8.9

Value for money:

8.2