Convenient location near several tube lines and train station
Clean, hip, and functional rooms with choice of amenities
Several rooms with disability access
Mattresses by same supplier of five-pearl hotels
24-hour on-site cafe serves snacks, sandwiches, and Lavazza coffee drinks
Guest computer area in lobby
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
Rooms are small and some don't have windows
Some noise from the tube in lower rooms
This 137-room hotel is a hip and clean budget-friendly find among many expensive options. Located near the Edgware Road and Paddington tube stations as well as London Paddington train station, Point A Hotel, London Paddington fills in the gap between hostels and mid-range value hotels. Guest rooms are compact and geared toward functionality. This value hotel is ideal for budget travelers, young groups, and couples. However, budgets beware: There are not many interesting attractions in the area, so some of your saved money may be spent frequently traveling on the tube. If you want a Point A Hotel in a more walkable neighborhood, check out Point A London Liverpool.
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Scene
Perfect for budget travelers
While many budget London properties are slightly worn or feel a tad cheap, the clean and comfortable Point A Hotel, Paddington looks fresh, hip, and modern. Decor colors consist of bold reds, blacks, and bright whites with an exterior of red and brown brick in public spaces. Rooms tend to have a more serene color palette. The overall vibe is chill, funky, and respectable. Most of the guests are savvy budget travelers, although a few business travelers can be found roaming the halls or sitting in the chic cafe lounge.
Location
Off a quiet street, closest to Edgware Road tube station
Point A Hotel, Paddington is located between the Edgware Road and Paddington station tube stops (although closer to Edgware Rd.), on the quieter side of the otherwise bustling Praed Street. Within walking access to several tube lines (Circle, District, Bakerloo, and Hammersmith & City) all areas of London are easily accessible. Hyde Park is about 10 minutes south by foot. This area, while a fantastic transport hub, doesn't provide much by way of entertainment or tourist interests. Heathrow Airport is less than 30 minutes west by public transport and about 35 minutes away by car. Gatwick Airport is about an hour and 15 minutes south.
Rooms
Clean and contemporary rooms with five-pearl beds and en-suite power showers
Guests at Point A Hotel, London Paddington can expect every one of the 137 rooms to include a high-quality bed, manufactured by the same company that provides five-pearl hotels their mattresses. Also on hand is a private en-suite bathroom with a heated, powerful rainhead shower and keycard entry. Similar to some pod hotel spaces, the units are designed to be functionally compact. Housekeeping will visit every third day, with a more frequent option available for a fee. The cheapest rooms are windowless and rooms on the lower levels pick up subway noise. Wi-Fi is free.
Features
Fee and free features include security measures, guest computers, and 24-hour cafe
As part of a value chain, Point A Hotel, London Paddington's features are basic but presented well. Everything is streamlined and spotless, and seems to be well thought out, from the 24-hour cafe to the entry restrictions after midnight. The cafe is located off the lobby and features a menu of snacks, sandwiches, and Lavazza coffee drinks. Seating areas consist of high top tables, trendy leather sofas, and a few bar stools. Also located in this immediate area are computer stations, where, for a fee (you guessed it), guests can access the Internet. Built-in security features of the hotel include 24-hour CCTV cameras and no entry into the lobby/reception area without a keycard after midnight. Luggage storage is available for a nominal charge, although if you arrive early for check-in you may be required to pay a higher fee for your bags to be held.
