Paddington London, United Kingdom
Renovated
2017
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Classic LuxeOutside the door
Mid-century parkside showpiece
A glazed entrance opens onto a sweeping white marble staircase braced in bronze, set against the perimeter of Hyde Park.
What it’s good at
Notable
Studio Proof reimagined the mid-century tower with brass detailing, pale horsehair walls, and a sweeping marble staircase.
Notable
A Hyde Park fixture since 1967, hosting generations of civic banquets across its grand ballrooms.
Listed
White Carrara marble bathrooms, The White Company amenities, Spinneybeck leather, and silk throws set an elevated tone.
What they say
Also in Wallpaper*.
Studio Proof capitalises on the hotel’s coveted location on the edge of Hyde Park by turning the furnishings in each of the 411 rooms…
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Lancaster Gate station sits right beside the entrance, placing Hyde Park's Italian Gardens opposite and Paddington Station a short walk north.
The rooms
Mid-century furnishings in sage green orient toward the park canopy, complemented by heated Carrara marble bathroom floors.
The spa & gym
- Spa
- In-room spa and beauty treatments available upon request.
- Gym
- 24-hour gym equipped with cardio machines, resistance machines, and free weights.
Dogs stay too.
Park Restaurant
Tables sit beside double-height windows overlooking Hyde Park, where breakfast is served with honey from the rooftop hives.
At the table
Nipa Thai serves traditional dishes in a teak-paneled room, and Hyde Café pours coffee beneath sculptural brass chandeliers.
How it began
Opened in 1967, the modernist tower hosted The Beatles' Yellow Submarine after-party and served as a location for The Italian Job.
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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.