Inhabit Queen’s Gardens, a Member of Design Hotels

Hotel Description

So here’s the thing about Inhabit Queen’s Gardens – it’s tucked away on this gorgeous little garden square in Bayswater that most tourists completely miss, which is honestly part of its charm. I mean, you’re literally a three-minute walk from Hyde Park (the actual park, not just “near” it like so many places claim), and you can pop over to Paddington Station in about five minutes if you’re hauling luggage. The building itself is this elegant Victorian townhouse that they’ve completely reimagined with this whole wellness-focused design concept that actually works, not just Instagram nonsense.

What really got me was how they’ve thought about every detail without making it feel precious or overwrought. The rooms have this calming, almost spa-like quality with natural materials everywhere – lots of wood, stone textures, and these huge windows that flood everything with light. You know what surprised me? The air actually feels different in there, like they’ve got some serious filtration system going on (turns out they do, it’s part of their whole health-conscious thing). The beds are genuinely excellent – I’m talking proper sleep quality, not just fluffy pillows – and the bathrooms have these rain showers that’ll make you not want to leave. There’s this lovely little restaurant downstairs called Yeotown Kitchen that does plant-forward food that’s actually satisfying, not rabbit food masquerading as wellness cuisine.

Here’s what you should know practically speaking: the neighborhood gets pretty quiet after 9 PM, which is perfect if you want to sleep but maybe not ideal if you’re looking to stumble home from late-night pubs. Lancaster Gate tube station is right there, so you’re connected to everything, and honestly the walk along the garden squares to get anywhere is half the pleasure. During summer the whole area comes alive with people using the park, but it never feels touristy-chaotic like areas closer to Oxford Street. The staff seems to genuinely know London well – not just the obvious stuff – so they’re worth chatting with about where to go. I’d say it’s perfect for people who want that luxury hotel experience but prefer something with personality over generic five-star polish. The 8.3 rating feels about right – it’s really well-executed and thoughtful, though you’re definitely paying for the location and concept.

Rooms

• Superior Double Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• King Room with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Superior Twin Room with 2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child
• Queen Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Comfort Triple Room with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Queen Suite with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults
• Superior Single Room with 1 large double bed for 1 adult
• Family Room with 2 double beds for 2 adults, 2 children

Facilities