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Star rating: ★★★★ Address: Hyde & Seek, 1 Lancaster Gate, Paddington W2 3LG. Telephone: 0207 262 5022. Website: hydeandseekhotel.com
Is the hotel a good base for sightseeing?
It’s not exactly central, but I still think it’s in a good location. Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens are just over the road and you can have a nice walk around the Serpentine to the big museums in South Kensington (the Natural History Museum, Science Museum and Victoria & Museum). If you think you’ll enjoy strolling through the park then go for it. And it’s easy to catch a bus to Marble Arch.
How much does it cost to stay at the hotel?
Prices can change from day to day depending on availability, but a rough guide for single rooms is £113, and for double rooms it’s £119 per night.
How many rooms does it have?
Hyde & Seek has 388 rooms.
What facilities does the hotel have?
The hotel has a restaurant and bar.
What facilities are in the rooms?
You get room service, tea & coffee making facilities, a TV, telephone, desk and wi-fi, a personal safe, plus an ensuite bathroom with a hairdryer and iron.
What time is check-in, and check-out?
Check-in is from 3 PM and check-out is by 11 AM.
Which buses go to Hyde & Seek?
Bus routes 8, 26, 35, 42, 47, 48, 78, 135, 149, 205, 242, 344 and 388 all stop close by.
Which is the closest train station?
The nearest station is Lancaster Gate on the Central line. It only takes two minutes to walk to Hyde & Seek.
Does the hotel have its own car park?
There’s no car park at the hotel itself, but here’s a list of car parks in Bayswater.
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The Hyde & Seek has one of those bright white Bayswater facades and practically overlooks Hyde Park (it depends what room you get) so it looks good from the outside, and the inside is a lot bigger than I was expecting it to be. The lobby, reception and restaurant could almost belong in a 5-star hotel. It only hits home that you in a 4-star hotel when you get up to the room because it’s pretty small.
But you get a decent amount of amenities: a kettle and four teabags, four milks, six coffees but no biscuits (boo!) – I’d rather have a biscuit than the personal safe – no minibar either, and I haven’t seen a TV this small since the eighties. But you do get free Wi-Fi so I’ll let them off that. You also get a hairdryer, iron and ironing board, and the bathroom actually has a both in it which is nice.
Photo: londondrum.comIt’s the sort of room that you’ll be perfectly happy with for a few days, but given the tiny size of it you might go stir crazy if you’re stuck in it for a week.
The breakfast room and restaurant is very nice – especially if you can grab yourself a table in the glass conservatory overlooking the park. They do all the usual cold stuff: sliced meats and cheeses, fruit salad, cereal and yoghurt, and they do lots of hot stuff too: beans, bacon, sausages, hash browns and scrambled eggs. It’s all very relaxed and pleasant, which is what you want first thing in the morning.
Photo: londondrum.comThe hotel is located just over the road from the Italian Gardens so the only places that you can really visit on your feet are Kensington Palace, Harrods and the museums in South Kensington. You’ll probably try walking down to Marble Arch on the first day but trust me – once will be enough. After that you’ll be riding the 94 bus down the Bayswater Road or catching the tube from Lancaster Gate.
I’m going to stick this down as one of my favourite 4-star hotels. As long as it has a half-decent location, friendly staff and a proper breakfast then I’m happy.
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Shelley Hello Craig, I’m very impressed with your extensive information and reviews, great website. We plan to stay 6 nights to explore London starting with Banksy exhibition. Is there a recommended hotel larger than Hyde & Seek in same area please? (reply)
↳Craig Hi Shelley. I’ve never stayed there myself, but the largest hotel nearby is the 5-star Royal Lancaster (411 rooms compared to the Hyde & Seek’s 309) – royallancaster.com/ – it’s about 2 mins walk from this one. (reply)
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