Best Western Shaftesbury Paddington Court (London, United Kingdom)

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The hotel, made up of four Victorian townhouses, is three blocks from London's Hyde Park and one mile from Harrods, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and Madame Tussauds. Show more

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Housed in a former home of novelist Charles Dickens, the hotel features a restaurant and high-ceilinged Victorian parlor with complimentary high-speed Internet access.

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Best Western Shaftesbury Paddington Court's 200 guestrooms have prints of Victorian England, windows that open, televisions, coffee/tea makers, and tiled bathrooms with complimentary toiletries. Hide

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Pets not allowed
Check-out time is noon
Check-in time starts at 2 PM

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Best Western Shaftesbury Paddington Court's high-ceilinged Victorian drawing room two steps up from reception has matching dark wood furniture, velvet-upholstered chairs, cream and green William Morris wallpaper, candelabras, several palms, and a large gilt-edged mirror facing three bay windows. Two desks face the floor-to-ceiling windows, one of which offers high speed Internet access (surcharge).

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Limo or Town Car service available
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Total number of rooms - 200
Number of suites - 32
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Smoke-free property
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Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
Wired (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
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Best Western Shaftesbury Paddington Court, London, offers 200 guestrooms, 32 of which are located in an annex. These larger than average air-conditioned Executive Rooms (Suites) occupy two adjoining Victorian townhouses. Front-facing, first-floor Executive Rooms have balconies. All feature king beds, brushed steel equipped kitchenettes, parquet flooring, mosaic bathrooms with make-up mirrors, heated towel rails, tubs or showers, and marble vanity units. Amenities include irons and ironing boards, hair dryers, satellite TVs, complimentary high-speed Internet access, and multi-line phones.

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High-speed Internet access
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Air conditioning
Voice mail
Internet access (complimentary)
Television Internet access
Coffee/tea maker
Wake-up calls
Private bathroom
Complimentary toiletries
Iron/ironing board
Non-smoking only

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Free local calls
Window opens
Clock radio
Desk
Hair dryer (on request)
Satellite television service
Cribs (infant beds) available
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Grosvenor Restaurant - The air-conditioned lower ground floor restaurant has cream and green William Morris wallpaper and mahogany upholstered chairs. A Continental buffet breakfast is served 7 AM - 10 AM with a cooked breakfast available to order. At night a capacity of 60 guests can be served with dishes such as chili con carne and lamb cutlets. Vegetarian options are available and the wine list offers a good selection of world wines. Dinner is served 6 PM - 10:30 PM daily.

Grosvenor Sports Bar - Adjacent to the restaurant, the snug bar has 10 round tables and a wood-topped bar. Licensed until 11 PM and until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, it serves alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, and snacks.

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A Traveler from New York, NY

4.0

out of 5

“Very convenient location”

Great location, especially if you fly into Heathrow. Easy to get around city from Paddington.

Must see

Icebar London!!

A Traveler from NJ

2.0

out of 5

“S/A”

S/A

A Traveler from Germany

3.0

out of 5

“Not exactly what I was hoping for”

I am somewhat conflicted about my overall experience at this hotel. The staff was friendly, but most of them were not proficient in the English language, which was unexpected for me in an English speaking country. I did not expect that my hotel room would be across the street from the main hotel. The corridor to get to my room was extremely narrow, which made it difficult to get out with luggage the morning of check out when the cleaning staff had dirty laundry and their cleaning equipment along the hallway. The location was not bad: about 4 blocks from Paddington train station, but, depending on what sights you want to see, it required quite a few transfers. There was nothing really to see nearby that was a direct link from Paddington. Still, there were quite a few places to eat nearby to the Paddington station. Surrounding neighborhood was definitely quiet, if you are seeking a quiter spot. Lastly, the room was the size of a closet, which wasn't too bad, since I didn't expect to spend too much time in the room, but the problem was the miniature sink in the bathroom--it was so small, I couldn't even brush my teeth or wash my face without water spilling all over the floor (my face was longer than the sink, and I am not a large person). Overall, for the price, I would consider staying there again, but would probably look for alternative, available options first.

Onur E from Istanbul, Turkey

4.0

out of 5

“Good for the price”

If the hotel had been an expensive one, my review would be less positive, but I did not have too high expectations. This does not necessarily mean the hotel was a bad one, on the contrary, it was clean and comfortable. We had a little issue about one of the hotel bellboys' breaking our luggage handle, but the hotel management was kind enough to compansate our damage after a thorough inspection. So overall the experience is more than satisfactory.

Dining

We strongly recommend Gaucho's Steakhouse on Regent's Street

A Traveler from Seoul

2.0

out of 5

“Service TERRIBLE!!”

The location is quite good. It takes only 7 minutes on foot. Bathroom was clean. But, the service was terrible. Third person's(as a registered guest) linen was not prepared and after ordering we must wait more than one hour with 5 more calls. Only one person who would not ask anymore(including breakfast;very expensive) can stay this hotel considering the location.

A Traveler from Denver, CO

3.0

out of 5

“Great Location”

The hotel room was very small, but I guess common in London. The bathroom would have been fine except for the shower stall doors didn't open very wide. Not everyone that travels to London is a size 2. The a/c was not working when we checked in but they got it going within an hour. The television also did not work and we were not able to watch tv for 3 out of the 4 days we were there. Overall, it was ok.

Area recommendations

This exact location in Paddington because it was near the main tourist attractions.

Getting around

Good location for public transportation and an excellent choice of restaurants and shops.

Sally M from Doha

3.0

out of 5

“not that good,but not that bad”

-The location of the hotel made us ignore alot of bad things,like the size of the suite,it was extremly small ,although it was double bed it was too small for 2 people. -The weather was very cold and the room was not heated enough to that coldness,we complained many times but no maintenance was done. -The covers of the bed were not changed regulerly ,although we spilled tea on the cover they made the bed but didnt change it till couples of days later. -The service at the reception was not bad,they do help,but no smiles..the really friendly people were the guys who carry the suitecases and open the doors. -The food was good. Overall the hotel was good and I would check in again for the location and the rate I got .

Area recommendations

-Oxford Circus is the best,all the shopping stores and cafes and very crowded and live. -Picadelly Circus is so much fun,where there is china town,fun areas,clubs and near soho. paddington is a nice neighborhood..there is underground station,restaurants,supermarkets,and 3 min a taxi from edware road and oxford st.

When to go

Sale season,to get all the good bargins and it will be so crowded with tourists it will make you forget the cold weather.

H M from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

4.0

out of 5

“It's ok, but you got to ask for what you may need.”

The hotel is reasonably good considering it is in London & it is about four blocks from Paddington train station. Restaurants & grocaries are near by. The price is reasonable for what & where it is. I don't mind going back there again.

Area recommendations

Paddington, Knights Bridge or Mayfair. These are active areas with transportations, shopping, theaters & restaurants near by.

Getting there

In my recent travels to London I have been sellecting hotels in the Paddington areas since it is convenient to take the express train from Heathrow. Once you are in Paddington area, you can find most of what you may need not to far. Travel & transportation to many places are accessable right there.

A Traveler from Moscow

3.0

out of 5

“Not impressed”

Every day something broke down.

Angel F from Miami, FL

2.0

out of 5

“A tight squeeze & cold service”

The hotel employees (esp. at the front desk) were pretty much in their own world. They just seemed cold & unapproachable & would not even give a kind greeting when I would come or go in the hotel. I found that very strange because I've never encountered that cold indifference from hotel staff. The room itself was the worst part.. I booked a single twin because it was only me for a few days. The room looked like it was meant for a lil kid. Everything was tiny. The bed reached the wall so you literally had to climb over the bed to get to the other side of the room to use the telephone or open the window. The desk was tiny enough to fit only my laptop & I had to squeeze into the chair that barely pulled out because it would hit the bed; so most of the time I would have to pry out the chair & use the laptop standing because their only internet was by wire, not wi-fi. The absolute worst thing was the bathroom! When using the bathroom, you'd find yourself with your legs halfway outside of the bathroom door. The shower was so tiny that I literally had to squeeze into it sideways & barely had room to bath; not to mention that the drain would clog & the bottom would fill up with water past your ankles after 2 minutes. The only thing really good about this hotel is the location; central, close to train & underground.

Traveler's tip

If you know you're going to stay there for a few days & sightsee.. Buy a 'day ticket' or 'week ticket' for the tube(underground.) You'll save money & have the convenience of jumping on a bus or train at any time.

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Nearby Points of Interest

Whitely Shopping Center - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Kensington Gardens - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Hyde Park - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Kensington Palace - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Hyde Park Speakers' Corner - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Albert Memorial - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Royal Albert Hall - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Marble Arch - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Imperial College London - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Electric Cinema - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Lord's Cricket Ground - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Portobello Road Market - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Selfridges - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Linley Sambourne House - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Harrod's - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi

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In city center

The closest major airports to Best Western Shaftesbury Paddington Court are:

London (LCY-London City) - 15.9 km / 9.9 mi

London (LHR-Heathrow) - 19.3 km / 12 mi

London (LGW-Gatwick) - 39.8 km / 24.7 mi

The preferred airport for Best Western Shaftesbury Paddington Court is London (LHR-Heathrow).

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Bayswater - Paddington, London, England, United Kingdom: This lively, multicultural, residential and business area borders Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens and offers a good choice of mid-price and budget accommodation and restaurants. Plentiful shopping opportunities exist at Queensway and Oxford Street. The major South Kensington museums lie across Kensington Gardens. Paddington Station provides a gateway to towns in the west of England, including Oxford, Windsor, Bath and Bristol.

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