Hotel Elysee Hyde Park, at 25-26 Craven Terrace, is a 3-star hotel with air conditioning and 24-hour reception. It is a good fit if you want rooms with a desk and a safe halfway between Paddington and Hyde Park.
Location and getting around
Paddington station is about a 5-minute walk and Marble Arch about 20 minutes, crossing the park. The Natural History Museum is around 30 minutes on foot. For Buckingham Palace or Victoria, about 3 km away, the Tube is better.
According to the hotel, there are three stations within 10 minutes: Lancaster Gate, Paddington and Queensway. The Mitre pub is opposite.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have a contemporary style and offer:
- Air conditioning and a desk.
- Flat-screen TV, safe and tea and coffee facilities.
- Private bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries.
- Free wifi.
Breakfast is continental and reception never closes, so you can arrive at any hour of the day or night. It is not stated that there is a restaurant or bar on site.
Who it suits
- Practical if you travel in summer and want air conditioning in the room.
- A good fit if you are going to Portobello Road or shopping on Oxford Street.
- Suitable if you travel for work and need a desk and a safe.
Good to know
You can check in from 14:00 and check out until 11:00. Remember to bring photo ID and a credit card to register. There are other hotels on Craven Terrace: check the number before you arrive. More places to stay are in the London hotel guide.