London, United KingdomPaddington
Grand Hotel Bellevue London
Eccentric townhouse lodgings
Paddington London, United Kingdom
Opened
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
Eccentric townhouse lodgings
Guests ring the doorbell to enter an intimate drawing-room lobby curated with Emily Bode touches, antique settees, and Persian rugs.
“The hotel’s reception area sets the tone for the overall aesthetic with a mix of bespoke furniture and antique finds...”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Fabrizio Casiraghi interiors pair dark lacquered boiserie and pumpkin-orange walls with custom textile tapestries.
Notable
A listed 1830s Victorian townhouse conversion overlooking the mature plane trees of Norfolk Square gardens.
Listed
The ground-floor Pondicherry Bar serves Indian-spiced cocktails and Loire Valley wines in a clubby lounge set in turmeric velvet.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Wallpaper*.
designed in a style that puts a worldly spin on the classic Victorian townhouse.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set on a quiet garden square, the townhouse provides a calm base within strolling distance of Little Venice and Hyde Park.
The rooms
Accommodations range from snug, nautical Cabin Rooms to high-ceilinged suites with bespoke dark-wood cabinetry and glossy, brightly tiled bathrooms.
The gym
The basement fitness studio is fitted with chequerboard tiles and handcrafted wood-and-leather NOHrD machines.
The Pondicherry Bar
Custom Bode tapestries line the paprika walls, where bartenders shake cardamom-infused drinks and pour Loire Valley wines.
At the table
The Green Room serves fresh French pastries and madeleines beneath olive-toned paneling and shell-shaped sconces.
How it began
Converted from listed 1830s Victorian townhouses, the property marks the British debut for French family-owned group Lignée Hôtels.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.