Rhodes Hotel

Great location for Paddington Station. Easy to reach from Heathrow. Good restaurants and cafes nearby. Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park around the corner. Room was warm (it snowed during our visit), very clean, great linen and towels. Plenty of storage in the bathroom for 3 women. Good to have a small fridge and electric kettle. Hot water pressure was excellent.

I booked this hotel 6 months prior to our vacation in London. One of my must haves is a balcony or terrace on every vacation we have. This lovely hotel is located a few minutes walk from Paddington station, and many restaurants, coffee shops and stores. Our room was clean with a lovely bathroom. A kettle and teas were in the room for those who would need one. We are coffee drinkers so we strolled to the local coffee shops in the area. There’s a mini fridge in the room. We kept our beer ,wine and cheese chilling it. At checkin we were greeted by a very nice gentleman who showed us to our room and explained what we needed to know and gave us a brief history. The bed and pillows were comfortable. An extra blanket is in the closet. The air conditioner worked very well. There is a laundry mat just a couple blocks away. Coming from Scotland after a few days stay, we really appreciated using a laundry mat to wash some clothes. The hotel is very conveniently located to Paddington Station. We walked to many places and used Paddington Station and the many buses that came by. The hop on hop off tour buses also passed by and had stops on the next block. Altho I have no plans to return to London, I would definitely recommend the hotel to anyone who would visit London.

We were initially hesitant after reading previous reviews, but it turned out that none of the concerns mentioned were accurate and our experience far exceeded our expectations. All the facilities worked perfectly—the air conditioning was cool, there was hot water for showering, and they even provided a kettle with plenty of coffee and tea. The bed was extremely comfortable, and most importantly, everything was functioning well and very clean. Additionally, the reception staff were very communicative and helpful, especially the elderly gentleman we met at the beginning and end of our stay. This hotel doesn't have an elevator/lift, so it can be challenging if you have large luggage and you get a room on an upper floor. However, keep in mind that all other hotels in this area are having similar condition and don't have elevators either.

The room was small (as usually in historic houses in London), but comfortable and it had all the necessary facilities (including own bathroom, fridge and kettle, and an European electric socket). Everything was in good order and clean. The location is very convenient thanks to nearby Paddington station for multiple underground lines, as well as nearby Hyde Park/Kensington Gardens and a number of well-known attractions in walking distance. The location was such that I could reach multiple places by walking rather than using the tube! Additionally, the hotel is located in a nice area with picturesque streets, and there are various restaurants nearby. I was in a second house which is located a bit to the side from the main house (where reception is), so it was actually on a quieter street, and my window was overlooking the mews rather than the street, so I also appreciated a nice view and the quiet! Wi-fi was also good.

The staff is very nice and ready to help. The room was small, but I did not expect anything bigger. Everything I needed was there. There is no breakfast. but with Paddington so close by, that is not a problem. There was a little fridge, and a kettle, so basic breakfast was absolutely possible to be done in the room. Also the park is close by. I found the hotel quite perfect for my needs, I will definetly come back if there are vacancies on my next dates.