Overview
First Impressions
Walking up to 25 Paddington Hotel on Craven Road, you’ll notice it’s one of those classic Victorian townhouse conversions that Westminster Borough does so well. The building has that familiar London cream-colored facade, and honestly, it blends right into the neighborhood — which is actually a good thing here. It’s not trying to be flashy, just solid and dependable in that particularly British way.
The Location Game
Here’s what I love about this spot — you’re literally a three-minute walk from Paddington Station, which means you can stumble out of bed and catch the Heathrow Express without breaking a sweat. London can be brutal for airport connections, so this is huge. Plus, you’ve got Hyde Park right there, and I mean right there — perfect for those early morning runs when jet lag has you up anyway.
The Room Reality
Look, this is a three-star hotel, so manage expectations accordingly. The room I stayed in was compact but cleverly designed — they’ve made the most of every inch without making it feel cramped. The bed was surprisingly comfortable (always a gamble with smaller hotels), and the shower had decent pressure, which honestly made my day. The decor is clean and modern, nothing fancy, but you won’t be embarrassed to video call from here.
Neighborhood Vibes
Craven Road itself is pretty quiet for central London, lined with similar hotels and the occasional corner shop. What’s great is you’re sandwiched between Little Venice to the north — seriously underrated area for canal walks — and the chaos of Oxford Street to the south. The Tube connections here are fantastic; Paddington gives you access to multiple lines, so you can get anywhere without the usual London transport headaches.
Why Guests Actually Choose It
This place works because it gets the basics right without any pretense. The staff genuinely seem to care — they’ll actually remember your name and help with directions that make sense. There’s no fancy restaurant or spa, but there’s a decent breakfast spread, and you’ve got everything from Lebanese to proper gastropubs within walking distance. It’s the kind of place where business travelers and tourists mix naturally, everyone just trying to get on with their London plans efficiently.
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Guest reviews
"Excellent, good value accommodation in an ideal situation."
In general I have been very happy with the facilities and position of all the London Nox Hotels in which I have stayed. This one is no exception. I was particularly impressed by the friendly and helpful reception staff (24 hours) who carried my case to the next door building and carefully placed it in a special room for safe keeping after check out. The bed was comfortable, the shower room clean and efficient and the wifi excellent. Also both the Lancaster Gate and Paddington hotels are very convenient for transport.
What could be improved: There was no bedside light or chair in the room.
6 September 2025
"Just over night transit"
Clean and good facilities for price
What could be improved: AC although looked fairly new was not working adequately, may need servicing?
21 August 2025
"Great location near Paddington station. Very good front office staff."
Great location, only 5 minutes walk from Paddington station. Great front office staff.
What could be improved: There was no lift - which is not unusual for these period properties.
14 June 2025
"Excellent price and perfect for a short stay near Paddington station"
Clean, hot shower, air con, tv, coffee maker. Friendly staff
9 June 2025
"Suited our needs, good location very close to Paddington underground station"
Great location, clean and comfortable bed, peaceful and quiet at night even though it’s on a busy road
What could be improved: Tv too small with few Chanels and bad reception, no kettle and coffee machine wasn’t great, iron didn’t work well
29 April 2025
"Very nice staff very clean great location"
Great location, mins walk from Paddington station
What could be improved: Corridors and stairs are very tight for manoeuvring luggage
28 April 2025
"Great value , would stay again ."
Location , cleanliness , friendly staff
What could be improved: Noisy , understandably so
11 January 2025
"I will definitely consider staying here again. It’s older but clean and staff were very nice"
I actually really liked staying here. The location was spot on. The room was clean and was about the right size for London. The bathroom was clean and modern and had great water pressure. The only downfall was no elevator but the young man carried my bag up the stairs. I would consider staying here again. As Paddington was right across the street
What could be improved: Please have real milk not powdered milk for tea.
21 November 2024
"Very good"
Staff is lovely, location great and lots of great restaurants in the area.
14 November 2024
"Great location with friendly staff, a nice too. For the price I paid."
The location is great and the room I had was large and the shower was a good size too. The staff were very friendly and polite.
What could be improved: No lift is a bit of an issue if you have heavy luggage. The mattress wasn't great.
30 August 2024
