Pride of Paddington (Hotel)
2-star hotel · Paddington, London
Long Weekend score
GoodNo serious reports. in 268 reviews
Guests rate nearly every hotel highly: half the hotels in London are rated 8.2 out of 10 or more. So our score shows how a hotel compares with the rest, not how luxurious it is.
- Rated higher than 50% of London hotels
- 89% of guest comments are praise
- 97% of guest photos show no damage
How this score is made
- Rated higher than 50% of London hotels. Compared with 5,640 hotels in London. Counts for 50% of the score.
- 89% of guest comments are praise. 631 praise, 80 complain. Counts for 30% of the score.
- 97% of guest photos show no damage. 58 of 60 photos. Counts for 20% of the score.
- Serious reports are never counted in. They are flagged beside the score, because one matters even when everything else is good.
- $226 a nighttypical for two, before tax · from $147
- 1 min walkto Paddington (Bakerloo, Circle and District lines) station
- 268 guest reviewsfrom the last 2 years
- 60 guest photostheirs, not the hotel's
At a glance
For
- A station within walking distancePaddington (Bakerloo, Circle and District lines) is 94 m away
- Location187 praise · 1 complain
- Staff150 praise · 5 complain
- Cleanliness66 praise · 6 complain
- Breakfast57 praise · 3 complain
Against
- On a main road: Craven Road15 m from the building
- Quiet at night42 complain · 20 praise
- The lift16 of 268 guests
- Hard for less mobile guests15 of 268 guests
What guests reported
What guests say
268 reviews from the last 2 years. Most praised: location (187 guests). Weakest: quiet at night, where 42 of the 62 who mention it complain.
Location1871Strength
Location opposite Paddington Station is perfect for a tired traveller arriving in London.
Booking network, June 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Very convenient location to Paddington Station.
Google, September 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
While the location is convenient for transport, it’s a bit far from central attractions, so we had to rely on the Underground frequently.
Booking network, March 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
Food501Strength
Food and service downstairs in the bar were excellent.
Booking network, January 2026, rated 7/10 by this guest
The food and atmosphere in the pub was great.
Google, January 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Food options for Indians especially veg is non-existent.
Google, January 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
Staff1505Strength
The Pride of Paddington is a very nice pub with friendly staff.
Google, December 2025, rated 5/5 by this guest
The staff were very helpful.
Booking network, July 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
In fact they were pretty rude.
Booking network, May 2026, rated 7/10 by this guest
Beds241Strength
The mattress was so comfortable, probably the best I've had at a hotel.
Google, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Bed was comfy, shower was good.
Booking network, January 2026, rated 3/10 by this guest
The room we were in could use a fresh coat of paint and better pillows on the bed.
Booking network, July 2026, rated 7/10 by this guest
Breakfast573Strength
Breakfast was amazing fresh prepared and the staff was very ready to satisfy every customer.
Booking network, July 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
The breakfast is delicious with good options.
Google, September 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
When the food arrived I’m afraid my wife’s ‘dippy eggs’ were now hard boiled.
Tripadvisor, August 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
Value312Strength
Great value and location!
Booking network, March 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
The crew, the location, the cute pub/restaurant, the price.
Booking network, August 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
Cleanliness666Strength
Great location and a nice, clean room, meeting the usual standards of the Young’s hotel chain.
Google, February 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
LOVE the location, staff, downstairs restaurant and amenities - very clean and perfect
Booking network, September 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Rooms, while quite clean (apart from a very gross carpet), are up a narrow steep series of staircases, difficult to get up and down with suitcases
Booking network, June 2026, rated 2/10 by this guest
Room size2912Mostly good
The location was supurb and the room was very big.
Booking network, July 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
The room was large for British standards - nice towels and shower too.
Tripadvisor, May 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
Very small room, typical of London.
Booking network, March 2026, rated 7/10 by this guest
Room condition177Mostly good
Apartment was fantastic and very modern with lots of additional complimentary extras we were not expecting.
Booking network, July 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Amazing locatiien, 1 minute walk from the paddington station/subway, very cosy atmosphere, great food in the pub and a very nice, clean and retro modern room.
Google, January 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Lots of stairs to our room but that was expected from such an old building
Booking network, July 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
Quiet at night2042Weak spot
It is a bit noisy with the sounds of the pub and Underground at night but nothing a pair of earplugs couldn't remedy!
Google, February 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Nothing really it’s a pub so a bit noisy but we loved our stay
Booking network, April 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Also you can hear the trains from 5am.
Google, May 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
Too few mentions to judge: views.
Who stays, and their score out of 10
From every review of the last two years that gives a score and says who travelled, including those with no words.
All 3,947 Google ratings
Problems guests raised
Raised most: the lift, in 16 of 268 reviews.
The lift16 of 2681 in 17 reviews
No elevator but staff will help with luggage if you ask.
Booking network, September 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
No lifts so ensure you are okay carrying bags up and down two flights of stairs.
Booking network, April 2026, rated 7/10 by this guest
Hard for less mobile guests15 of 2681 in 18 reviews
There are many stairs - ok for us but could be hard for some
Booking network, May 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
I wrongly thought there was only one floor of accommodation, which I could manage with no lift access, but my room was on the second floor and the stairs were steep and narrow.
Booking network, May 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
Heating and air conditioning9 of 2681 in 30 reviews
Air con was not working properly and the room was hot.
Booking network, January 2026, rated 5/10 by this guest
Could’ve had something to do with the fact we could not figure out the air con!
Booking network, June 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
Not as shown or booked5 of 2681 in 54 reviews
A postcard on the desk showed a beautifully designed room, my room had no pictures, no headboard, a stool instead of a chair.
Tripadvisor, May 2026, rated 3/5 by this guest
This was emphatically not true for the penthouse apartment.
Google, May 2026, rated 2/5 by this guest
Problems in the bathroom4 of 2681 in 67 reviews
Stupid thing but the taps were missing the central hub in the middle.
Booking network, May 2026, rated 6/10 by this guest
Toilet seat and door handle needed to be changed.
Booking network, March 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
Serious reports
None found in 268 reviews.
Photos, checked
2 of the 60 guest photos we checked show damage or dirt (3%).
Guests’ photos confirm: restaurant (3), bar (3).
The hotel says it has no swimming pool, spa, gym or hot tub.
Price, place and rooms
Price
$226 is a typical night, from 280 dates checked in the coming year.
Weekends cost 23% more than weekdays
A typical night, month by month
Cheapest month: Jan 2027, $164Dearest month: Jul 2027, $275
Prices on booking sites, the day we checked
What each seller advertised on the one day we checked, so these sit outside the year-wide figures above and can fall below the typical price.
- upperbooking.com$278
- Super.com$294
- trivago.co.uk$304
- Trip.com$305
- travelmyth.co.uk$305
- Booking.com$306
- Priceline$306
Lowest advertised nightly rate for two adults; taxes and local fees are not included. Shown in US dollars.
Nearby
Paddington (Bakerloo, Circle and District lines) station is 94 m away by road, about 1 minute on foot. There are 8 bars or clubs within 200 metres.
- Nearest main road: Craven Road15 m
- Nearest shop: Continental Food1 min walk89 m by road
- Nearest station: Paddington (Bakerloo, Circle and District lines)1 min walk94 m by road
- Buckingham Palace3.5 km
- The British Museum4.0 km
- Big Ben4.6 km
- Tower Bridge8.3 km
The lines are 5, 10 and 15 minutes on foot.
Distances follow the streets, not straight lines.
Rooms
11 room types, from 6 to 8 m².
- Large Double Room6 m²Sleeps 2
- Deluxe Double Room6 m²Sleeps 3
- Standard Double Room6 m²Sleeps 2
- Single Room6 m²Sleeps 1
- Large Double Or Twin Room6 m²Sleeps 2
- Deluxe Twin Room6 m²Sleeps 4
The other 5 room types
- Two-Bedroom Apartment8 m²Sleeps 6
- Comfort Double RoomNot statedSleeps 2
- Classic Double RoomNot statedSleeps 2
- Comfort Twin RoomNot statedSleeps 2
- ApartmentNot statedSleeps 61 Double bed + 2 Twin bed + 1 Sofa bed
From the hotel's own room descriptions, checked against each room's photos.
How it compares
How it ranks
Guests who booked rate it 8.3 out of 10. 50% of the 5,640 hotels in London are rated lower, and a typical one is rated 8.2.
Every review site, out of 100
11 Google reviewers ticked "Quiet", yet 42 guests complain about noise, and Craven Road runs 15 m away.
If quiet at night matters to you
Here, 42 of the 62 guests who mention quiet at night complain. These nearby hotels do better on it.
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How we know
268 reviews counted · 100 photos checked · updated 10 October 2026
- We collected this hotel's 863 most recent reviews from Google, Tripadvisor and the Booking network. 268 of them describe a stay in the last 2 years and are the ones counted here; the rest were 240 older, 91 in other languages, 233 with a score but no words and 31 about the restaurant rather than a stay.
- The hotel replied to 200 of its 200 newest Google reviews.
- 4 in every 100 reviews thank a staff member by name.
- 4 reviews mention a free upgrade, a cake or a gift.
- We looked at 100 photos: the first 40 of the hotel's own and the 60 newest from guests.
- Every number on this page is counted, not estimated. Anything in quotation marks is a guest's own words.