So Paddington Hotel London, London ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

6-8 Norfolk Square, London, United Kingdom, W2 1RS

So Paddington Hotel is a charming property established in 1982, located in Westminster Borough, London. It provides easy access to Hyde Park and the world-renowned West End theatres. The hotel offers modern amenities in a central and quiet location, appealing to both leisure and business travelers.

Location

So Paddington Hotel is situated just 0.1 miles from Paddington Station, providing quick access to London's transport network. It is a 5-minute walk to Hyde Park and less than 10 minutes on foot to Oxford Street. The hotel is conveniently located to reach Heathrow Airport within 15 minutes.

Rooms

The hotel features clean and comfortable ensuite rooms with a private bathroom that includes a shower and free toiletries. Each room is equipped with modern conveniences such as a flat-screen LCD TV, free WiFi, and coffee/tea makers. Guests can enjoy thick duvets and complimentary local calls for added comfort.

Eat & Drink

A continental breakfast facility is available each morning, allowing guests to start their day conveniently. For other meals, several local and international restaurants are located nearby, providing a variety of delicious dishes and welcoming atmospheres. Lovely cafes and bars are also within walking distance, perfect for evening relaxation.

Leisure & Business

The smoke-free hotel offers several recreational opportunities along with a 24-hour front desk and concierge services. Business travelers can benefit from amenities like laundry facilities and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel can accommodate group events, including pre-wedding parties.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

17 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Standard Room with 1 Single Bed

Max:

1 person

10 m²

Bed options:

1 Single bed

Shower

Heating

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Standard Double Room

Max:

2 persons

15 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Getting around

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City Center

London 2.1 mi

Airports

London City (LCY) 11.7 mi

London Heathrow (LHR) 16.2 mi

Train

Paddington Station700 ft

Metro stations

Paddington (Circle & Bakerloo) Tube700 ft

Bus

Bus stop4000 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Comfortable Stay

“The bed in my room was surprisingly comfortable, allowing me to have a restful night's sleep throughout my stay.” view full review

Refreshing Showers

“The shower had excellent pressure and hot water, making it a rejuvenating experience every morning.” view full review

Cozy Space

“The living area provided a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring.” view full review

Convenient Amenities

“The self-catering facilities were well-equipped, which allowed me to prepare some meals and enjoy a little home-cooked comfort.” view full review

General

Non-smoking property
Free Wi-Fi
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out

Services

Laundry

Dining

Paid breakfast

Children

Babysitting/Child services

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
Cable/ Satellite television
Telephone

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

6-8 Norfolk Square, London, United Kingdom, W2 1RS

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6-8 Norfolk Square, London, United Kingdom, W2 1RS

City landmarks

Parks

Hyde Park

4800 ft

Museums

The British Museum

2.0 mi

Garden

Buckingham Palace

1.7 mi

Museums

Victoria and Albert Museum

1.3 mi

Museums

Science Museum

1.4 mi

Museums

Natural History Museum

1.4 mi

Marylebone Rd

Madame Tussauds London

1.7 mi

Gallery

Wallace Collection

1.1 mi

Parks

Kensington Gardens

4300 ft

Square

Trafalgar Square

2.1 mi

Westminster Bridge Road Riverside Building

Coca-Cola London Eye

2.5 mi

Oxford Street

1.3 mi

Museums

National Gallery

2.0 mi

Great Central House

Marylebone Tube

1.3 mi

Palace

Kensington Palace

5000 ft

87-135 Brompton Rd

Harrods

1.6 mi

Art object

Sherlock Holmes Museum

1.7 mi

Mosque

Regent's Park

1.4 mi

Park Lane

Marble Arch Tube

4700 ft

Museums

Apsley House

1.3 mi

Events

Royal Albert Hall

1.2 mi

Monuments and Landmarks

Peter Pan Statue

2700 ft

Gallery

Lisson Gallery

4100 ft

Monuments and Landmarks

The Albert Memorial

1.1 mi

Square

Piccadilly Circus

1.7 mi

Fountains

Princess Diana Memorial Fountain

5200 ft

400 Oxford St

Selfridges London

1.2 mi

Nearby

Praed St

Paddington Tube

800 ft

LondonEngland

Bayswater Tube

2000 ft

Restaurants

Mimos Cafe Bar

500 ft

19 London Street Paddington

Lite Bite

300 ft

7 London Street Paddington

Paramount Lebanese Kitchen Paddington

200 ft

26 London Street

Sussex Fish Bar

500 ft

20 London Street Paddington

La Tazza Cafe

600 ft

143 Praed Street Paddington

Le Gourmet

400 ft

157 Praed Street

Kfc

500 ft

380 Edgware Road 9 The Hyde

Wasabi Bento & Sushi

400 ft

Bridge Street Unit 12

Chicken Cottage

700 ft

135 Praed Street

Bagel Factory

700 ft

Unit 2B Marylebone Station Melcombe Place Melcombe Place

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

68%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Convenient location

Cozy rooms

Limited dining options

Basic facilities

6.8/10

Nice

Rooms

7.0

Location

8.6

Service

7.4

Dining

6.0

Pamela

United Kingdom, March 2024

7.0/10

The hotel is conveniently situated next to Paddington station and offers easy access to the tube station. Although some discrepancies were noticed between the website description and the actual location, overall, it provides a decent stay at a reasonable price. The dining options are somewhat limited, but the service makes up for it with efficient laundry service available.

Rooms

7.0

The double bedroom with a balcony, although the central heating wasn't working properly, was still accessible through the window. The broken heating was a minor inconvenience but did not significantly impact the overall comfort. The value for money was acceptable.

Service

7.0

The laundry service was efficient and convenient, adding value to the overall stay. Although not exceptional, the service met the basic requirements for a comfortable experience.

Location

8.0

The hotel's proximity to Paddington station and the metro station offers great convenience for travelers. Despite discrepancies from the website, the location is still advantageous for exploring the city easily.

Dining

6.0

The dining options were somewhat limited, with room for improvement in variety. However, the included offerings were satisfactory. The overall dining experience could be better with a wider selection.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel provides basic amenities and facilities for a comfortable stay. While not luxurious, they fulfill the essential needs of guests at a reasonable price.

Deborah

United States of America, January 2024

6.6/10

The hotel boasts a convenient location close to Paddington station and the City Centre. The rooms offer preferred facilities but could use better toilet cleanliness. The service includes laundry but lacks in promptness. The dining options are limited but the included breakfast bars are satisfactory. Overall, the value for money is acceptable with some ups and downs.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms come with our preferred facilities, though the toilet cleanliness could be improved.

Service

6.0

The service offers laundry facilities, but responses could be quicker.

Location

8.0

The hotel is conveniently located next to Paddington station and near the City Centre.

Dining

6.0

The dining options are limited, yet the served breakfast bars are decent.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities meet basic needs but are not exceptional.

Robert

United Kingdom, September 2023

7.2/10

The hotel offers rooms without air conditioning or a proper fan, with less modern facilities, a balcony accessed through the window, and a private bathroom with the room's toilet. The service includes laundry. It is conveniently located next to Paddington station, within walking distance of everything, not far from local tube stations, close to the tube, and near some restaurants. Dining is served with very limited selections, although it includes local fruits. The facilities are basic.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms are simple but clean and cozy, with a small balcony accessible through a window.

Service

8.0

The laundry service was efficient and helpful.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location next to Paddington station is incredibly convenient for exploring the city, and there are several dining options nearby.

Dining

6.0

The dining options are limited but sufficient, and I appreciated the inclusion of local fruits.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities are basic but functional for a short stay.

Convenient location

Limited dining options

John

United Kingdom, September 2023

7.0/10

The hotel has a great location, close to Paddington station, and is near the tube for convenience. The rooms are well-maintained and come with private bathrooms, but the heating was not working properly during my stay. The service was good, including laundry facilities. However, the dining options were limited to pre-packaged products. The price was reasonable given the location, but some facilities could use improvement.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms had private bathrooms, but the heating was broken during my stay.

Service

8.0

The service was good, and they offered convenient laundry facilities.

Location

9.0

The hotel is very close to Paddington station and the tube for easy access.

Dining

5.0

The dining options were limited with pre-packaged products.

Facilities

6.0

Some facilities could use improvement.

Dan

United Kingdom, July 2023

7.4/10

The hotel is conveniently located next to Paddington station, making it very easy to get around. The rooms were comfortable with our preferred facilities, but could use some modern updates. The dining options were limited, but the Neapolitan pizza was delicious. The service was prompt and friendly, and the laundry service was handy. Although the facilities were basic, they were sufficient for my needs.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were comfortable and had our preferred facilities, but they could benefit from modern updates.

Service

8.0

The service was prompt and the laundry service was handy.

Location

9.0

The hotel is very near Paddington station and right next to the underground station, which is super convenient for transportation.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were limited, but the Neapolitan pizza was delicious.