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Hotel Overview and Details

8-16 Princes Square, London, United Kingdom, W2 4NT

Park Avenue Bayswater Inn Hyde Park - Historic Victorian hotel near Hyde Park

Located in Westminster Borough, less than 5 minutes walk from Hyde Park. Built in the 1900s, the hotel overlooks Princes Gardens. 4-minute walk to Bayswater Station (District and Circle Lines), 7-minute walk to Queensway Station (Central Line), 10-minute walk to Notting Hill Station, and 15-minute walk to Paddington Station. Oxford Street is 3 stops away via Central Line. Nearby attractions include Kensington Palace, Kensington Gardens, Diana Memorial Playground, Westbourne Grove (0.5 km), Holland Park (2 km), Victoria and Albert Museum (2 km), Science Museum (2 km), Madame Tussauds (2.5 km), and Buckingham Palace (3.5 km). Fresh bread delivered daily from local bakery. Hot food menu available including eggs, sausage, and beans.

Additional perks of the hotel

On-site restaurant

Complimentary WiFi

10-minute tube journey to Oxford Street shopping

Access to Kensington Palace Gardens with ticket (Wednesdays-Sundays)

Short walk to Royal Albert Hall

Direct transport links to western suburbs, Devon, Cornwall, Bristol and Wales via Paddington Station

Room Options

Double rooms feature private bathrooms with shower and hairdryer, tea and coffee makers, wardrobes, safe deposit boxes, flat-screen TVs, and carpeted floors. Junior Suite includes one bedroom and bathroom with shower and free toiletries. A fan is provided in standard rooms. Air conditioning available in select rooms. All rooms equipped with heating, electric kettle, and AM/FM alarm clock.

Other conveniences

Free toiletries in all bathrooms

TV in every room

Tea and coffee facilities

Safe deposit box

Wardrobe storage

Electric kettle

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Choose Your Room Category

The hotel offers a range of accommodations including doubles, family rooms, and suites—plus breakfast, free cancellation, and special rates.
Double Room
2 persons
13 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Twin Room
2 persons
14 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Triple Room
2 persons
16 m² 
1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
Shower
Heating
4-Bed Room
2 persons
24 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Available Transport Modes List

City Centre
London 4.6 km
Airports
London City (LCY) 19.9 km
London Heathrow (LHR) 24.3 km
Train
Paddington Station 1.2 km
Underground
Bayswater Tube Station400 m
Bus
Bus stop400 m

Facilities

This hotel provides premium amenities for a memorable and relaxed stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Special diet menus

Children

  • Cots

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Hotel Location

8-16 Princes Square, London, United Kingdom, W2 4NT
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8-16 Princes Square, London, United Kingdom, W2 4NT
Nearby
Palace
Kensington Palace
440 m
Kensington Gardens
Elfin Oak
520 m
Shopping Area
Whiteleys
320 m
Queensway Bayswater
Kensington Market
350 m
Restaurants
The Prince Edward
90 m
73 Princes Square
Selesa Restaurant Hyde Park
190 m
42 Princes Square Bayswater
Phoenix
230 m
51 Moscow Road
Hafez Restaurant
200 m
5 Hereford Road
Kings Head Pub
280 m
33 Moscow Road Bayswater
Santorini Restaurant
350 m
10 Moscow Rd
Hereford Road
200 m
3 Hereford Road
Aphrodite Taverna
230 m
15 Hereford Road
Cafe Aphrodite
260 m
13 Hereford Road
Maharaja Indian Restaurant
480 m
50 Queensway

Guest Reviews and Hotel Ratings

Honest Guest Feedback Based on Real Stays
66%
Guests loved the hotel and would gladly return
6.6/10
Nice
Rooms
5.9
Location
9.1
Service
8.2
Dining
7.1
Guest reviews
6.6/10
based on 10 reviews
2.5/5 based on 2613 reviews
6.9
6.9/10 based on 9481 reviews
#1025  based on Tripadvisor
Riley
United Kingdom, January  2025
5.0/10

Great location, but room quality was disappointing. Needs a bit of a refresh.

Rooms
5.0
My initial basement room was dreadful, hot, and smelled strongly of air freshener. The replacement room was better, but still lacked attention to detail.
Service
6.0
Reception staff were helpful in moving me to a different room after I complained about the initial one.
Location
9.0
The location is great, close to Hyde Park and many shops and restaurants.
Dining
5.0
I only ate breakfast once, and it was okay, but not amazing.
Facilities
5.0
Overall facilities were basic, and some aspects of the room (shower, sink) felt dated and needed repair.
Michelle
United States, November  2024
9.0/10

This hotel was a wonderful experience, with a great location, helpful staff and good breakfast. The refurbished rooms are beautiful and well-equipped, making the stay even more enjoyable.

Rooms
9.0
My room was refurbished and spotless. The air conditioning was a lifesaver!
Service
10.0
The staff were friendly and accommodating, always ready to assist with any request. They even gave me extra towels after a soggy run in Hyde Park!
Location
10.0
The location was fantastic, such a lovely area surrounded by great restaurants and transport links, close to Hyde Park and easy access to tbe tube.
Dining
9.0
Breakfast was great, lots of choice both cooked and continental with a selection of drinks and pastries. The scrambled eggs were particularly good.
Facilities
8.0
The Wi-Fi was fast and reliable, and having a tea/coffee kettle in the room was a nice touch.
Daphne
United Kingdom, October  2024
7.0/10

A mixed bag: excellent location and friendly staff, but room quality inconsistent.

Rooms
6.0
Some rooms are great, others need some TLC. Mine was clean but a little dated.
Service
10.0
The staff were amazing, especially when I had trouble with my SatNav and they guided me over the phone.
Location
10.0
The location is superb - near Kensington Gardens, tube stations, and lots of shops and restaurants.
Dining
8.0
Breakfast was delicious - a wide variety of choices to satisfy everyone.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offers good amenities, including free Wi-Fi, a buffet breakfast, and proximity to public transportation.
Ricky
United States, October  2024
6.0/10

Decent place to stay for a short trip. Could use some improvements, but overall pretty good value for money considering the location.

Rooms
5.0
My room was small and the shower was more of a trickle instead of a real jet of water, but it was clean enough and the bed was comfy.
Service
7.0
Staff were nice and friendly and took reports of problems with room seriously.
Location
7.0
is okay. Surrounded by great restaurants and transport links, and easy to get around London from there.
Dining
6.0
Breakfast was decent, buffet style with quite a bit on offer although I went for just coffee and toast.
Facilities
7.0
The bag storage facility was really useful.
Charles
United Kingdom, September  2024
6.0/10

Pleasant enough stay; location was a real plus.

Rooms
6.0
The room was small, but clean and comfortable enough for a short stay.
Service
7.0
The staff were helpful and friendly, always ready with a smile.
Location
8.0
The location was perfect for exploring London, close to tube stations and many shops and restaurants.
Dining
5.0
I didn't have breakfast at the hotel but there were plenty of options nearby.
Facilities
6.0
The Wi-Fi was reliable and the air conditioning worked well.
Herman
United States, July  2024
8.0/10

Great location, friendly staff! Made my trip so easy.

Rooms
7.0
My double room was fine, nothing special.
Service
9.0
The service was great, welcome and helpful. They were also very quick to locate a jacket that was left behind in the room when checking out.
Location
10.0
It's located very close to public transport, eateries and more which is great! was fantastic such a lovely area surrounded by great restaurants and transport links. Easy to navigate to Kensington Gardens and surrounding areas.
Dining
5.0
I didn't have breakfast at the hotel.
Facilities
8.0
Luggage storage before and after check-in/out was a great touch.
Evelyn
United Kingdom, June  2024
7.0/10

A decent stay, the location and helpful staff really shone.

Rooms
5.0
My room was a bit cramped wth dated camp beds and ageing furniture, but it was clean.
Service
8.0
The staff were friendly and accommodating, always ready to help.
Location
9.0
The hotel is excellent, only a few minutes walk to Hyde park, shops and restaurants.
Dining
7.0
Breakfast was a good spread; lots of variety.
Facilities
6.0
Wi-fi was reliable and the air conditioning worked well.
Isabella
United Kingdom, April  2024
8.0/10

I had a wonderful time. The location was perfect, close to everything. The staff were amazing, so helpful and friendly! Breakfast was delicious, too!

Rooms
7.0
My room was very small but modern, clean and had everything we needed, very cosy and warm.
Service
9.0
The staff were friendly and helpful, always willing to assist. One staff member even gave us directions over the phone when I got lost!
Location
10.0
The hotel's location is great, very easy to get on the underground at Bayswater, also loads of pubs, restaurants and supermarkets well within walking distance.
Dining
9.0
The breakfast buffet was scrumptious with a huge variety of choices.
Facilities
6.0
The rooms are tiny but clean and tidy to stay.
Arthur
United States, April  2024
7.0/10

A really good base for exploring London! The location was perfect, and while the room itself was a bit small, the staff were superb and made up for it.

Rooms
6.0
My junior suite was extremely small with only just enough room to move around the double bed. But hey, you're in London, not spending all your time in the room!
Service
9.0
Some of the staff were very helpful and went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable. They even held our bags whilst we were out and had n't checked in yet, and after our check out. That was a lifesaver!
Location
10.0
The area is quite nice around the hotel and it's very accessible from the tube and bus stations. It's also surrounded by supermarkets and restaurants. Fantastic for getting around!
Dining
5.0
Didn't eat at the hotel, but there were plenty of restaurants nearby.
Facilities
7.0
Bag storage was a really handy facility.
Jay
United States, August  2023
6.0/10

A good location, but the room was a bit of a let down. The positives definitely outweighed the negatives, though.

Rooms
5.0
My single room was on the lower ground floor and felt like a dungeon in the basement was very small could n't stand in bathroom to brush teeth. It was a bit cramped.
Service
7.0
The reception staff were nicely cute when I first arrived.
Location
8.0
The hotel isn't that far from Bayswater Underground. It's in a nice area, close to lots of shops and restaurants.
Dining
6.0
I only had coffee and toast for breakfast, but it was okay.
Facilities
6.0
The lift was convenient, but there were also stairs available.
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