Wilde Aparthotels London Paddington

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Wilde Aparthotels? The moment you walk in, it doesn’t feel like you’re staying in some corporate chain – there’s this genuinely warm, residential vibe that makes you forget you’re technically in a hotel. I mean, the lobby actually feels like someone’s really well-designed living room, complete with those deep leather chairs you’d want to sink into after a long day of walking around London.

The location is honestly brilliant, and I don’t say that lightly. You’re right on North Wharf Road, which puts you maybe three minutes from Paddington Station – not the touristy front entrance everyone uses, but the side where locals actually cut through. That means you can be on the Heathrow Express or heading to Bath for a day trip without dealing with the usual Paddington chaos. Plus, and this is something most people don’t realize, you’re walking distance to Little Venice along the canal towpath. It’s this gorgeous stretch where you’ll see narrowboats moored up and barely any tourists, especially in the mornings when the light hits the water just right.

The aparthotel concept really works here because the suites feel like actual apartments – full kitchens with proper appliances (not those sad mini-fridges), washing machines that actually work, and living spaces where you can spread out your stuff without everything ending up on the bed. The beds themselves are incredibly comfortable, though I’ll be honest, the street-facing rooms can get a bit of traffic noise in the early morning. Not terrible, but worth mentioning if you’re a light sleeper. What I loved was how quiet the building itself is – thick walls, solid doors, none of that hotel hallway echo you get in most places.

The staff deserves a mention too. Check-in was smooth, but more importantly, they actually know the neighborhood. When I asked about good coffee nearby, the front desk guy didn’t just hand me a generic map – he told me about this little place called Ginger & White on Norfolk Crescent that locals use as their office, and honestly, it became my morning ritual. That kind of local knowledge makes such a difference when you’re trying to feel less like a tourist.

Honestly, the 9.1 rating makes complete sense once you’ve stayed here. It’s not trying to be flashy or overly luxurious – it’s just really, really good at being what it is. The kind of place where business travelers extend their stays an extra night because it feels more like home than their actual hotel rooms, and families can actually relax without everyone cramped into one tiny space. If you’re planning to stay more than a couple nights in London, especially if you want easy airport access without being stuck in some soulless business district, this place gets it right in ways that surprised me.

Rooms

• Wilde Studio with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Wilde Studio Twin with 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Wilde Studio Accessible with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Wilde Studio Superior with 2 single beds, 2 × 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• 1 Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• 1 Bedroom Apartment Superior with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Wilde Studio Twin with 2 single beds for 2 adults
• Wilde Studio Accessible with 1 double bed for 2 adults
• Studio with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Superior Studio with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for 2 adults

Facilities