Beautiful turn-of-the-century Edwardian building
Ornate interior decor and furniture on the ground floor and staircase
Close to Hyde Park, Notting Hill, Kensington, and the tube
Large and decorative meeting spaces and breakfast room
Free Wi-Fi and refreshments in the rooms
Historical theater bar
Small rooms
Located outside Hyde Park in Bayswater, the Grand Royale London Hyde Park is a hotel set in a striking turn-of-the-century Edwardian building. While rooms are on the small side, they are clean and cozy with free Wi-Fi and refreshments. This historic hotel is near many iconic attractions such as Kensington Palace, the Royal Albert Hall, and the Natural History Museum. Several tubes lines (with easy airport access) are nearby.
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Scene
Ornate, historic hotel
The Grand Royale was commissioned by Edward VII in the 1850s and was built by the same architect who built The Ritz Hotel in Mayfair. Much of the woodwork and paintings in the hotel lounge and bars are originals, while some survive from later renovations. The lobby has an opulent feel, with its grand staircase and impressive art. There is also a lounge with big leather couches and lots of dark wood.
Location
In West London, steps from Hyde Park
The Grand Royale is located in Bayswater Village, a small area of tourist shops, restaurants, and apartments that separate Paddington and Notting Hill. The hotel is located just across the street from Hyde Park with easy walking access to Kensington Palace, the Royal Albert Hall, the Natural History and Science museums, as well as Kensington High Street. Just around the corner are Queensway Station (Central Line) and Bayswater Station (Circle + District Lines) that have access to many parts of the city including Paddington Station (for the Heathrow Express train) and Victoria Station (with the Gatwick Express train).
Rooms
Small with a few nice extras
The rooms at the Grand Royale Hotel are former private apartments which have been converted, so there are some small irregularities especially with small room sizes. With that said, the hotel has done a good job at outfitting the rooms with modern decor and appliances such as flat-screen TVs, tech-friendly USB and HDMI inputs, as well as free Wi-Fi, drinks, snacks, and toiletries.
Features
Impressive public spaces and function rooms
The breakfast and dining room is a large, well-adorned area with high ceilings and beautiful crown moldings. The function room next door is equally as impressive, ideal for medium-sized business meetings and presentations. The theater bar on the ground floor was a former Edwardian theater that has been converted into a showpiece drinking establishment, complete with satellite sports coverage. The lobby also, with its leather sofas and free computer and printer access, is available to guests 24-hours a day.
