Convenient Bayswater location
Classic
rooms with stylish tan tile bathrooms with heated towel racks
Free breakfast
of croissants, meats, cheeses, cereal, fruit, and yogurt
Room
and concierge services plus 24/7 front desk
Comfortable
lounge areas with antique style, murals, and Lord Byron-inspired art pieces
Free
coffee, tea, and water in lobby
Free
Wi-Fi throughout
No
business center or parking
Some
rooms get loud exterior noise
Some rooms
and bathrooms are small
The Byron Hotel is a budget property with Lord Byron artwork throughout. The 45 traditional rooms have coffeemakers, flat-screen TVs, and lovely tan tile bathrooms with heated towel racks, but there have been complaints of thin walls and street noise. The included breakfast receives good reviews and the hotel offers concierge services and room service. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel, but there are limited additional amenities. For serviced apartments Chelsea Cloisters has similar rates and full kitchens.
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Scene
Traditional hotel with antique finishes and Lord Byron art pieces throughout
Comprising what was once a pair of Victorian homes, the Byron Hotel is a small, family-run property with a beautiful exterior featuring columns, potted plants, and windows with carved trim. The traditional lobby has red patterned carpet and large windows for natural light as well as a flat-screen TV and a granite-topped front desk. Free water, coffee, and tea are provided. The breakfast room is cozy and has wooden floors, chairs and tables, colorful artwork, and stained glass windows. The Mezzanine Lounge has white tile floors, green patterned furniture, and arched windows along with cupid murals and a Lord Byron bust. There's also a Resident’s Lounge with an antique fireplace and the staircases have gorgeous vintage metal spindles.
Location
Central location with attractions, public transportation, restaurants, and shops a 15-minute walk away
The Byron Hotel is on a quiet residential street within a five-minute walk of the Bayswater Station, Queensway Station, Kensington Gardens, and Whiteleys Shopping Centre. Kensington Palace is a 10-minute walk from the hotel, while Paddington Station and Hyde Park are about a 15-minute walk away. Buckingham Palace is a 10-minute taxi ride from the hotel, while Big Ben and Westminster Abbey take 15 minutes to reach. Heathrow Airport is a half-hour drive away, traffic permitting.
Rooms
Classic rooms with crown molding and contemporary tan-tile bathrooms
The Byron offers a range of room sizes, from small Singles to large Family Rooms. Units have a classic style with neutral carpet, red bed runners and cushions, cream damask-print wallpaper, and crown molding. All rooms have air-conditioning along with trouser presses, coffeemakers, and wall-mounted flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms have shower/tub combos or walk-in showers and basic toiletries are provided. Some rooms and bathrooms are small, and guests have complained of thin walls and street noise.
Features
Included breakfast spread plus room service, concierge services, and free Wi-Fi
Amenities at the Byron are limited, and there's no gym, business center, or on-site parking lot. A breakfast of croissants, juice, yogurt, cereal, fruit, meats, and cheeses is included in room rates and gets good reviews from guests. Room service is also available and concierge services are offered at the front desk, which is open around the clock. Wi-Fi is also free throughout the hotel.
