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Novotel London Paddington

Name: Novotel London Paddington
Address: 3 Kingdom Street, Sheldon Square, London, GB

★★★★·8.7/ 10Recommended

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📍3 Kingdom Street, Sheldon Square · London ↗

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206 rooms· Check-in 03:00 PM / out 12:00 PM

Fitness facilities (surcharge)Swimming poolFamily roomsLift / ElevatorLuggage storageExpress check-in/check-outAll 55 facilities +

Review

Property information · Hotelbeds

Discover the very best that the capital has to offer at our Novotel London Paddington hotel. With contemporary stylings, a fitness centre and a heated swimming pool, this is the perfect base for guests travelling alone or as a family. With four major tube lines and National Rail services situated nearby, guests can move around the city with ease or stay local with a family day out at London Zoo. We are delighted to announce that Novotel London Paddington will undergo a full renovation of the exterior façade, with works commencing from January until November 2024. During this time, structural works will take place to accommodate the new designfrom Monday - Friday, 09:00 am to 17:00 pm.

Guest scores & sentiment

From 377 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-07

Guests praise the excellent location near Paddington and friendly staff. Common complaints include outdated rooms, carpet stains, lack of USB sockets, disruptive construction noise, limited pool hours requiring booking, and repetitive breakfast menus.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Service8.9

Surroundings8.8

Cleanliness8.5

Location8.2

Rooms8.2

Facilities8.1

Value8.0

＋ PraisedExcellent location near station · Abundant and tasty breakfast · Spacious and comfortable rooms · Helpful and polite staff

－ ComplaintsInconvenient separated toilet/bathroom · Aged facilities and insufficient sockets · Occasional cleaning oversights · Some rude staff behavior

KEYSuitable for travelers prioritizing transport. Avoid construction periods, verify room amenities, and book pool slots early.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationIs the hotel location convenient?＋

Yes, it is 200m from Paddington Station with excellent transport links (score 8.2). Guests praise its proximity to Heathrow and Hyde Park.

serviceHow is the staff service?＋

Service is highly rated (8.9). Guests find staff friendly and efficient, especially with families, contributing to a 99% recommendation rate.

diningAre breakfast and dining options varied?＋

The Elements restaurant serves international cuisine with praised breakfast, though some note repetitive menus. 24-hour room service is available.

familyIs this hotel suitable for families?＋

Highly suitable. Families love the pool/sauna and child care. Official perks include free stays for up to 2 children and baby equipment.

roomWhat are the shortcomings of the rooms?＋

Common issues include dated decor, carpet stains, and lack of USB sockets. Some report poor AC or bathroom design, so verify upon arrival.

facilityAre there restrictions on using the pool?＋

The pool requires booking and has limited hours; water temperature may be low. Sauna and fitness suite are also available.

Guest reports describe individual stays. Confirm important facilities, benefits and arrival arrangements with the hotel.

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Room types · 13

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RoomSuite

Suite

1 × Sofa bed50 ㎡up to 3

This suite includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The suite offers a mini-bar, a coffee machine, a seating area, a safe deposit box and a TV with satellite channels. The unit has 2 beds.

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Suite

1 × Sofa bed50 ㎡up to 3

This suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and bathrobes. The suite provides a mini-bar, a seating area, a safe deposit box, a sofa and a TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 2 beds.

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RoomSuite

Suite

1 × Queen bed50 ㎡up to 3

This suite features 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The suite features a mini-bar, a coffee machine, a seating area, a safe deposit box, as well as a TV with satellite channels. The unit has 2 beds.

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RoomSuite

Suite

1 × Sofa bed40 ㎡up to 3

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RoomExecutive Queen Room with Sofa

Executive Queen Room with Sofa

1 × Double bed / 1 × Sofa bed25 ㎡up to 3

This room features free Wi-Fi and complimentary local telephone calls. The room also offers an iPod docking station and Nespresso coffee machine. The private bathroom benefits from complimentary toiletries, a bathrobe, hairdryer, and slippers.

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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

1 × Queen Bed / 1 × Sofa bed25 ㎡up to 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed269-sq-foot room with city views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV, satellite channels, and MP3 dockFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), 24-hour room service, and free bottled waterSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Day bed, double sofa bed, and laptop-compatible safe; cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and daily housekeepingEco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, energy-saving switches, and recycling binNeed to Know - Housekeeping on requestNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

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Queen Room with Sofa Bed

1 × Sofa bed / 1 × Queen bed25 ㎡up to 3

Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The triple room features soundproof walls, a minibar, a coffee machine, a seating area, as well as a TV with satellite channels. The unit has 2 beds.

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RoomSuperior Queen Room with Double Sofa Bed

Superior Queen Room with Double Sofa Bed

1 × Double bed / 1 × Sofa bed25 ㎡up to 4

Offering free toiletries, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The quadruple room offers a mini-bar, a seating area, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle and a TV with satellite channels. The unit has 2 beds.

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Superior Queen Room with Sofa

1 × Sofa bed / 1 × Queen bed25 ㎡up to 3

This modern room features free Wi-Fi and a queen-size bed. The room with attached bathroom also features a sofa bed, a large work desk, and a 26-inch flat-screen TV with pay movies and internet access. This room can accommodate up to 3 people.

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

1 × Queen Bed / 1 × Sofa bed25 ㎡up to 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed269-sq-foot room with city views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), and 24-hour room serviceSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Day bed, double sofa bed, and laptop-compatible safe; cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and daily housekeepingEco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, energy-saving switches, and recycling binNeed to Know - Housekeeping on requestNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

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Superior Twin Room

2 × Twin bed25 ㎡up to 2

This room features free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen LCD TV, and a work area. The en suite shower room benefits from a hairdryer.

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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

1 × Queen Bed / 1 × Sofa bed24 ㎡up to 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed258 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), and 24-hour room serviceSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Day bed, double sofa bed, and laptop-compatible safe; cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and daily housekeepingEco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, energy-saving switches, and recycling binNeed to Know - Housekeeping on requestNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

1 × Queen Bed / 1 × Sofa bedup to 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa BedSoundproofed room Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), and 24-hour room serviceSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Day bed, laptop-compatible safe, and iron/ironing board; cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and daily housekeepingEco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, energy-saving switches, and recycling binNeed to Know - Housekeeping on requestNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

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DiningSights

The Ledbury

Modern Cuisine · ★★★ Michelin

££££

Among The Ledbury's many strengths has always been Brett Graham's close relationship with his suppliers. In some cases that supplier is himself, with pigs raised on his farm and the restaurant housing its own mushroom cabinet. These stunning ingredients are amplified by beautifully balanced combinations and the kitchen's ability to deliver multiple layers of flavour without overcomplicating things, such as in the hay-aged pigeon with girolles, vadouvan, cherry and sauerkraut. The service team are refreshingly approachable and have an impressive knack for putting everyone at ease.

1.3km

CORE by Clare Smyth

Modern British · ★★★ Michelin

££££

From the charming welcome to the last of the delicious petit fours, Clare Smyth's elegant Notting Hill restaurant offers a superb experience. Start with a drink in the delightful Whiskey & Seaweed bar, before choosing between an à la carte or two tasting menus. 'Core Seasons' features more recent seasonal creations, while 'Core Classics' includes Smyth signatures like 'Potato and Roe' and 'Lamb Carrot'. Throughout, the eye-catching dishes take outstanding ingredients and fashion them into beautifully balanced, skilfully composed dishes with supreme depth of flavour.

1.6km

Caractère

European Contemporary, European · ★ Michelin

££££

'Never judge a book by its cover' certainly rings true here, as within this former pub sits a convivial and really quite stylish restaurant, where sophisticated cooking combines with efficient, unstuffy service. Alongside an à la carte, you have the option to ‘build your own’ 5 course tasting menu by selecting one dish from each of their ‘character’ profiles; these range from 'Subtle' (such as Acquerello risotto) to 'Robust' (roast lamb, perhaps) and finish with 'Greedy' for dessert. Top-notch ingredients and strong classical technique run throughout.

1.3km

Dorian

Modern British · ★ Michelin

££££

Terse menu descriptions belie the quality of the cooking at this energisingly busy neighbourhood brasserie in Notting Hill. Excellent primary ingredients are at the core, which are lovingly treated by the kitchen team, with highly skilled wood-fired grilling a feature of the menu; grab a seat at the counter to get a view of the chefs in action. Dishes vary from single-bite snacks such as creamy liver parfait toast to shared main courses like deliciously filling Limousin veal chop with vin jaune. First-timers should follow the friendly service team's advice on what – and how much – to order.

1.3km

AngloThai

Thai · ★ Michelin

££££

‘Rooted in Thailand, Uniquely British’ is the tagline of this joyfully run restaurant from John and Desiree Chantarasak – John is half-Thai, half-British, a duality that informs his cuisine. The exemplary ingredients – from crab to venison – are sourced from across the UK, including from Desiree’s family’s farm, but you can certainly expect more than British ingredients simply married with Thai flavours. There are reimagined and innovative dishes aplenty here too, such as Brixham crab with caviar and coconut ash cracker. Clever sourcing also extends to the furniture, with the tables made from

1.5km

Bonheur by Matt Abé

Modern Cuisine · ★★ Michelin

££££

After many years working with Gordon Ramsay, Matt Abé finally put his name above the door with this restaurant inside the space which was once Le Gavroche – the famous basement dining room is now decked out with neutral tones and curved lines. The menu showcases Abé’s own style of cooking, blending classical dishes like celeriac royale with well-judged modernity. Throughout, his command of flavour – particularly in sauces – is exceptional, exemplified by a perfectly cooked scallop with a rich, buttery sauce and an array of citrus, all working together in total harmony.

2.1km

KOL

Mexican, Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin

££££

‘Mexican soul, British ingredients’ is the tagline of this big, bold restaurant, and it proves an exhilarating combination. The kitchen adds creativity and impressive modern technique to hyper-seasonal recipes rooted in tradition, resulting in wonderful flavour contrasts and imagination in outstanding dishes like the signature langoustine taco with smoked chilli and sea buckthorn. The interesting wine list focuses on lesser-known choices from Central and Eastern Europe, while the final part of the tasting menu is served in the downstairs Mezcaleria, which is well-stocked with Mexican spirits.

1.8km

Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester

French · ★★★ Michelin

££££

As soon as you are welcomed with warmth and charisma by the outstanding service team, you know you're in for a special experience at this jewel of a restaurant. The chefs achieve a perfect blend of modernity and classicism, combining seasonal dishes that embrace Alain Ducasse's beloved 'naturalité' with a roster of his signature recipes – such as the peerless rum baba, a dessert that consistently delivers culinary ecstasy. Underpinning it all are outstanding ingredients, technical mastery and miraculous balance in dishes that can be at once intense and fresh, both rich and delicate.

2.4km

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Novotel London Paddington

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 13

Suite

Suite

Suite

Suite

Executive Queen Room with Sofa

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Queen Room with Sofa Bed

Superior Queen Room with Double Sofa Bed

Superior Queen Room with Sofa

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Superior Twin Room

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Facilities · 55

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