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Gloucester Terrace, 42-44, London, United Kingdom, W2 3DA

Prince William Hotel - Period-listed hotel near Kensington High Street

Located in Westminster Borough, Prince William Hotel occupies an 18th-century corner building in Paddington. The hotel is a short walk from Kensington High Street, home to major music industry offices and retail stores. Guests have access to free WiFi, a continental breakfast served daily, and proximity to Hyde Park (1.5 km) and Kensington Palace (1 km). The Science Museum (2 km), Natural History Museum (2 km), and Victoria and Albert Museum (2.5 km) are nearby.

Additional perks of the hotel

- Continental breakfast served between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM (8 AM to 10 AM on weekends and bank holidays) - Family-friendly environment with helpful amenities - Close to public transport, including Underground stops for easy access to the West End, Soho, and Covent Garden - Walking distance to Chelsea Physic Garden and Stamford Bridge (home of Chelsea FC)

Rooms

The hotel offers compact single en-suite rooms and double rooms, some without windows for complete darkness. All rooms include a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, toiletries, and a private bathroom. Free WiFi is available throughout. Rooms are configured with single beds, double beds, or a combination, subject to availability.

Other conveniences

- Electric kettle and AM/FM alarm clock in all rooms - Hairdryer available on request - Carpeted floors and heating - Flat-screen TV with standard channels

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Single Room

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1 person

80 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Single bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Double Room

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2 persons

100 sq. feet

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1 Double bed

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Twin Room

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2 persons

100 sq. feet

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Transportation Tips

Transportation Options

City Centre

London 2.3 mi

Airports

London City (LCY) 11.6 mi

London Heathrow (LHR) 15.9 mi

Train

Paddington Station1400 ft

Underground

London Paddington1000 ft

Amenities

Thoughtful hotel amenities for a comfortable stay

Wi-Fi

Parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
No parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots

Room features

Heating
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Hotel Location

Gloucester Terrace, 42-44, London, United Kingdom, W2 3DA

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Gloucester Terrace, 42-44, London, United Kingdom, W2 3DA

City landmarks

Park

Hyde Park

5100 ft

Garden

Buckingham Palace

1.8 mi

Museum

Victoria and Albert Museum

1.4 mi

Museum

Science Museum

1.2 mi

Museum

Natural History Museum

1.4 mi

Palace

Kensington Palace

3600 ft

Marylebone Rd

Madame Tussauds London

1.9 mi

Park

Kensington Gardens

3300 ft

Westminster Bridge Road Riverside Building

Coca-Cola London Eye

2.6 mi

Oxford Street

1.4 mi

87-135 Brompton Rd

Harrods

1.4 mi

Great Central House

Marylebone

1.3 mi

Museum

The British Museum

2.2 mi

Event hall

Royal Albert Hall

1.0 mi

Gallery

Wallace Collection

1.2 mi

Monument

The Albert Memorial

4900 ft

Park Lane

Marble Arch

5000 ft

Museum

Apsley House

1.4 mi

Museum

Design Museum

1.3 mi

Westbourne Grove

5100 ft

Monument

Peter Pan Statue

2100 ft

Art object

Sherlock Holmes Museum

1.9 mi

Park

Holland Park

1.3 mi

Kensington Gardens

Elfin Oak

2900 ft

Fountain

Princess Diana Memorial Fountain

4200 ft

Gallery

Lisson Gallery

4900 ft

Square

Piccadilly Circus

1.9 mi

Nearby

Praed St

Paddington

1200 ft

LondonEngland

Bayswater

600 ft

Restaurants

Raffles Cafe Restaurant

600 ft

13 Craven Road Paddington

Craven Cafe

600 ft

15 Craven Terrace Paddington

La Meena Cafe

500 ft

9 Craven Terrace

Sheila's Cafe

800 ft

24A Craven Terrace Lancester Gate

Sandro Sandwich Bar

900 ft

22 Spring Street

Mimos Cafe Bar

1500 ft

19 London Street Paddington

Warisan Cafe

1300 ft

190 Sussex Gardens Paddington

Bathurst Deli

2300 ft

3 Bathurst Street No .3

Barburrito Paddington

1300 ft

Macmillan House Paddington Station Paddington

Guest Reviews & Ratings

What Guests Are Saying?

78%

loved it & would return

7.8/10

Very good

Rooms

6.0

Location

8.6

Service

6.1

Dining

5.9

2.5/5 based on 685 reviews

#924 of 1,084 hotels in London based on Tripadvisor

Justin

United Kingdom, February 2024

6.2/10

The hotel had tiny rooms where I felt a bit claustrophobic, but overall, it wasn't bad. The illumination was good, but the room size made it impossible to fully open the door due to the double bed blocking it, and the view of a brick wall wasn't great. The room was uncomfortably warm at times, yet my stay was pleasant.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms were small, but the illumination was good. However, the space was limited, and the view was disappointing.

Service

5.0

The service was efficient, but the staff weren't friendly. They seemed to lack knowledge about London tourist spots.

Location

8.0

The location was brilliant for our needs and very convenient with proximity to Paddington Station. However, getting into the bathroom was a bit tricky due to the door stop.

Dining

5.0

The dining was very basic for the price charged with mostly continental options. The quality was average, and the coffee and tea were not fresh.

Facilities

6.0

The bathroom wasn't ideal for London standards, and the noise from the traffic at night was disturbing. However, the proximity to Heathrow Express was a plus.

Clarence

United States, January 2024

6.6/10

My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The location was superb, overlooking both Craven Road and Gloucester Terrace, with Hyde Park and Paddington Station just a 5-minute walk away. However, the rooms were not clean and were very small, making it more suitable for one person than two. The dining experience had some positives with fresh pastries but lacked a real English breakfast option.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were not clean and very small, making it more suitable for one person rather than two. They also had a bad smell of sewage and were hot with only a fan for cooling.

Service

7.0

The service was polite and quick to solve problems. They even took into account all our requirements, although I did have to put my bags myself and leave a note at the reception to address an issue.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location was the only positive aspect, with easy access to both Hyde Park and Paddington Station within a 5-minute walk.

Dining

5.0

The dining was a bit of a letdown, as the English breakfast was not up to par, despite having good fresh pastries.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel had limited dining space but offered a few creative dishes on the menu.

John

United Kingdom, December 2023

6.4/10

The hotel is conveniently located near Paddington Station with good cafes and restaurants around. The rooms were overly small even for a single occupant, with limited space and an obstructed view. However, the location is central with easy access to public transportation, making it a convenient choice for exploring the city.

Rooms

5.0

The room was ridiculously small, even for a single occupant, and faced a brick wall. The lack of space made it challenging to move around comfortably.

Service

5.0

The service was fair overall, including being offered help with luggage. However, some noise disturbances, like doors slamming at 3 am, affected the stay.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location is very convenient, close to Paddington Station, making it easy to access public transport options. It's also situated well for exploring the city and visiting nearby attractions.

Dining

6.0

Dining options were limited due to ongoing renovations, which impacted the availability of meals. However, the sunny dining area offered a decent selection of pastries.

Facilities

5.0

Julius

United States, November 2023

8.2/10

I absolutely loved my stay at this hotel! The rooms were always spotless and unusually quiet, which was a great surprise, although being below ground meant a bit of a smoke smell in the morning. The service was top-notch, with staff always willing to help and very friendly. The location was superb, just 200m from Paddington Station and close to Hyde Park and Oxford street. The dining experience, unfortunately, fell a bit short with limited options, but the great steaks made up for it.

Rooms

8.0

I felt so comfortable in the clean and quiet rooms.

Service

9.0

The staff were extremely kind and always ready to assist.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location near Paddington Station and surrounded by restaurants was excellent!

Dining

7.0

The dining experience had its ups and downs, but the steaks were amazing.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were good, although a bit sparse in some areas.

Christopher

United Kingdom, August 2023

8.2/10

The hotel is in a great location, super close to Hyde Park with plenty of restaurants around. The rooms were clean and exactly as expected, meeting our needs well. However, there was a bad smell and some issues with booking in. The breakfast was not good, and the toast didn't toast properly.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were clean and exactly as I expected.

Service

9.0

The staff was helpful and always available. Breakfast was included.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is super close to Hyde Park with plenty of restaurants around. Very convenient for public travel.

Dining

7.0

The dining was adequate, with a variety of options available for breakfast.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel had all the basic facilities needed for a comfortable stay.

Alfred

United States, July 2023

6.4/10

The hotel is conveniently located near Paddington Station and Hyde Park, offering great access to attractions. The rooms were clean and spacious, but being placed in a basement with noise disturbances was a downside. The service was extremely unhelpful, especially during breakfast. The dining options were limited with basic choices. The proximity to pubs and restaurants was offset by the discomfort of a basement room. Price could be better for the experience.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms, though clean and good-sized, were in a basement with noise disturbances and metal bars on the windows.

Service

5.0

The service was extremely unhelpful and reactive, particularly during breakfast.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location near Paddington Station and Hyde Park offered great access to attractions.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was limited with basic choices, which could be improved.

Facilities

George

United Kingdom, June 2023

7.0/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The rooms were amazingly clean and great value, but very small without windows, suitable only for a short stay. The service was a bit of a letdown with unhelpful receptionists, except for one on the 16th of July who stood out. The location was superb, close to various amenities and transportation options. The dining options were nice but a bit overpriced. Overall, a decent stay with some room for improvement.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were amazingly clean and great value but very small with no windows.

Service

5.0

The service was a bit lackluster with unhelpful receptionists, except for one standout individual.

Location

9.0

The location was superb, close to various amenities and transportation options.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was nice but slightly overpriced.