Park Grand Paddington Court

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about the Park Grand Paddington Court? It’s actually tucked away on this quiet residential terrace – Devonshire Terrace – which honestly feels like a bit of a miracle when you’re this close to Paddington Station. I mean, you’re literally a three-minute walk from one of London’s busiest transport hubs, but the street itself has this almost village-y feel with the white Georgian townhouses all lined up. The hotel sits right in the middle of this row, and from the outside it looks like someone just converted a really posh London house (which, let’s be honest, they probably did).

Inside, it’s got that classic London boutique hotel vibe – not trying too hard to be modern, but not stuck in some dusty Victorian time warp either. The lobby’s smallish, which you’d expect given the building, but there’s something quite cozy about checking in somewhere that doesn’t feel like an airport terminal. The staff actually seem to know what they’re talking about when you ask for directions, which is refreshing. My room was on the third floor – fair warning, the lift is one of those tiny European ones where you’re basically hugging your suitcase – but once you’re up there, the rooms are surprisingly spacious for central London. The windows are proper tall Georgian ones, so you get decent light, and if you’re facing the street (which I was), it’s surprisingly quiet considering Paddington Road is just around the corner.

What I really appreciated was how walkable everything is from here. Hyde Park’s literally across the street – and I don’t mean a long street, I mean you walk out the front door, cross Devonshire Terrace, and you’re at the park gates. Perfect for morning runs or just escaping the city chaos for a bit. The Paddington Basin area has totally transformed in recent years too, so you’ve got some decent restaurants and cafes within a five-minute stroll. And honestly, being this close to Paddington Station is a game-changer if you’re doing any day trips – the Heathrow Express, trains to Bath, Oxford, the Cotswolds, everything just becomes so much easier. The only real downside I’d mention is that it’s not the cheapest area for grabbing a quick bite (welcome to Zone 1 London), and the hotel itself doesn’t have a restaurant, just a small breakfast room. But there’s a Tesco Express basically next door, and some proper good gastropubs tucked away on the side streets if you know where to look. For a solid 4-star spot that gives you that “living in London” feel without the tourist trap chaos, it’s honestly pretty hard to beat.

Rooms

• Club Double Room with 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Club Twin Room with 2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child
• Deluxe Twin Room with 2 single beds for 2 adults
• Deluxe Double Room with 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Deluxe Single Room with 1 single bed for 1 adult
• Compact Double Room with 1 double bed for 2 adults
• Deluxe Triple Room with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults, 1 child
• Court Wing – Single with 1 single bed for 1 adult
• Devonshire Wing – Single with 1 single bed for 1 adult
• Court Wing – Cosy Double with 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Court Wing – Deluxe Double with 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Devonshire Wing – Deluxe Double with 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Court Wing – Club Twin with 1 single bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Court Wing – Club Double with 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Devonshire Wing – Club Double with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Court Wing – Deluxe Triple with 3 single beds for 3 adults, 1 child
• Devonshire Wing – Deluxe Triple with 3 single beds for 3 adults, 1 child
• Deluxe Family Room with 3 single beds for 2 adults, 2 children

Facilities