Hotel Commodore is in a refurbished Victorian house at 50 Lancaster Gate, facing a residential square near Hyde Park. It is a 3-star hotel with wifi and breakfast, for anyone who wants to sleep a stroll from the park and Notting Hill.
Location and getting around
Paddington station is about a 10-minute walk away. Marble Arch is around 25 minutes on foot and the Natural History Museum about 30. For Buckingham Palace or Victoria, about 3 km away, use public transport.
According to the hotel, a bus takes you to Oxford Street and Marble Arch in about 10 minutes, and Notting Hill and Portobello Market are also close.
Rooms and facilities
The building was recently refurbished, according to the hotel. There is free wifi in all areas.
Breakfast is continental or a full English, a good way to start if you will spend the morning walking in the park. There are no further details about the room equipment or whether there is a lift.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you want to go to Portobello Market on a Saturday.
- Ideal if you prefer to stay on a residential square, as the hotel describes it, rather than on a shopping avenue.
- Handy if you arrive on the Heathrow Express at Paddington.
Good to know
Check-in is from 14:00 to 00:00 and check-out from 7:00 to 11:00. You will need photo ID and a credit card on arrival. As details about the bathroom and the lift are missing, ask before you pay. More options are in the London hotel guide.