Located just above Hyde Park and close to many tube lines
Pleasant, clean rooms in a variety of sizes
Free continental breakfast for all guests
Free Wi-Fi
Budget-friendly rates
Wi-Fi is slow, especially in the rooms
No elevator
Some rooms have shared bathrooms
Outdated decor
Fee for luggage storage
This simple hotel in London's Bayswater neighborhood offers basic conveniences and clean accommodations. Travelers who are looking to save can opt for the rooms with the shared bathroom; both rooms and bathrooms are always well-maintained and clean if dated in design. Amenities are limited to the basics such as Wi-Fi and breakfast, but they're free. And Caring Hotel's location in a chic, residential neighborhood that's accessible by nearby public transport stations makes it a serviceable option for budget-conscious visitors to London.
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Scene
Cosy and comfortable, with a warm welcome
Tucked within a tall Victorian townhouse is a pleasant and modest family-run hotel that excels in cleanliness, comfort, warm hospitality, and good value. The decor is old-fashioned but pleasant, with deep red carpets and some preserved Victorian features in the lobby hall. Even the stairwells are decked with beautiful tall archways and delicate sculpting. Beware the lack of an elevator however -- an inconvenient consequence of a government-listed period building.
Location
On a quiet side street just north of Hyde Park
One of the biggest perks of this hotel is its location. It's close enough to several tube stations for easy access to many of London's famous sights, yet tucked far enough away from London’s manic urban mayhem. The hotel is primarily surrounded by residential flats and other budget hotels, and local conveniences such as restaurants and shops are a bit farther away on foot.
Rooms
Basic, clean, and pleasant, with warm tones
The furnishings in these small-sized rooms may be a bit outdated (think mismatching blue carpets with rose-toned comforters in a vague Aztec pattern), but rooms are generally clean and pleasant, with a good amount of natural light and a peaceful vibe. Bath towels are provided and continental breakfast is included in the rates, but only very basic amenities are in the rooms: modest-sized flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee, and a couple bars of soap. And, again, not every room comes with a private bathroom.
Features
Continental breakfast in a preserved Victorian building
Shades of peach and coral predominate in the breakfast room, where a decent continental breakfast is served and included in the room rate. Because the property is a government-listed period building, there is plenty of old-world charm to the hotel including delicate archways and beautifully sculpted ceilings. This also means that the property is not equipped with more modern features, chief among them, an elevator.
