Modern hotel set in a charming period property
A quick five-minute walk to Hyde Park and lots of popular London attractions
Convenient location a five-minute walk to Bayswater Underground station
Smart rooms in neutral colors with electric kettles and flat-screen TVs
Bright and contemporary bathrooms
Room service is available in the evenings
Elevator building
Wi-Fi is free throughout
No air-conditioning
Rooms can be small and some need a refresh
There's little space for hanging clothes
Few facilities on-site
The 39-room Reem Hotel is a mid-range hotel in Bayswater, a short stroll from Hyde Park and the underground. Most rooms are small and modern, with flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, and stylish, contemporary bathrooms. However, some are no frills and in need of a refresh. There’s no restaurant or bar, but the
hotel offers an excellent free breakfast buffet with organic food and freshly
baked bread. Wi-Fi is free too, and a wide range of dishes can be ordered to
the rooms in the evenings. Travelers in search of more style-minded rooms may want to consider Hotel Indigo London - Paddington, though expect to pay more.
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Scene
Basic mid-range hotel with a contemporary look
The three-pearl Reem Hotel is located in a charming period building and is run by the
Crystal hotel group that also owns four West London hotels. The
lobby of the hotel is bright and modern, with white floors and walls and a
dramatic red carpet on the stairs. It has two dark wooden podiums which serve
as reception check-in points, and elegant potted orchids by the large sash
window. The breakfast room is light, bright, and modern, with pale wood
paneling on the walls, and light wooden flooring and furniture. The hotel
mainly attracts leisure travelers, drawn by the Hyde Park location.
Location
In a peaceful corner of bustling Bayswater, near Hyde Park
Set in the quiet and leafy Prince's Square in the Bayswater area of
London, this hotel is just a five-minute walk away from Hyde Park. Kensington
Palace and Gardens, and the Princess Diana Memorial Playground, are a 10-minute walk away, while the Serpentine Gallery is 20 minutes away on foot. There are also numerous shops, dining, and entertainment
options just five minutes away, in and around the Whiteley’s mall on
Queensway and Porchester Gardens. For getting farther afield, Bayswater Underground
station is a five-minute walk from the hotel. Heathrow Airport takes around 30 minutes on the
underground or 40 minutes by taxi, though this depends on traffic.
Rooms
Rooms are on the small side but modern and clean, with contemporary bathrooms
Rooms are available in Single, Double, or Triple configurations. They are smartly
decorated in neutral colors and have free Wi-Fi, an electric kettle, a phone, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, desk, and flat-screen
TV with satellite channels. Rooms are not air-conditioned. There are warm wood tones throughout, and attractive red-and-beige patterned curtains. Some previous guests have commented that the rooms
are very small, but this is not unusual in London. Bathrooms are spotless, with contemporary fixtures and fittings, and white tiling broken up
with strips of mosaic tilework. There are fairly spacious shower units but no tubs. Space to hang clothes is limited. Renovation are expected to be complete by the end of 2015, and at the time of writing, not all rooms were refurbished and lacked the smart update.
Features
Free breakfast and Wi-Fi, plus evening room service
The Reem Hotel offers a free breakfast buffet to all guests, and the
breakfast options are fresh, plentiful, and healthy. There are organic and
vegetarian options, lots of fresh fruit, as well as rustic freshly baked bread -- a rarity for hotel's in this category in London.
The restaurant closes after breakfast and does not offer any other meals,
however, room service is available in the evenings and the extensive menu
includes a variety of dishes from curry to pasta and stir fry. There’s no bar
on-site, but coffee, tea, and soft drinks are available in reception. Wi-Fi is
free throughout the hotel. The hotel also has deals on tours and public transportation cards.
