The Prince William Hotel in Paddington
The Prince William Hotel is an excellent choice of hotel in Paddington, offering family-friendly hotel rooms, continental breakfast option and helpful amenities to enhance your stay.
The Prince William Hotel is centrally located near Paddington Station, a short walk from Hyde Park and close to Buckingham Palace and the West End. It offers free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and a 24-hour reception.
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Every morning guests at the Prince William Hotel can enjoy breakfast in the dining room. A continental breakfast with croissants, pastries, toast, rolls, fruit, yogurt, muesli, cereal and cheese is available. Simply choose our Breakfast Included rate when booking, or pay at the hotel for the days you want breakfast.
The hotel is housed in an 18th century listed building, which combines Victorian and modern design. Each room has modern features, tea and coffee making facilities and a TV. They include a private bathroom.
Guests can easily reach all of London’s main attractions via tube. Lancaster Gate Underground Station is a 4-minute walk away.
Prince William is close to Marble Arch, Oxford Street and Kensington. Madame Tussauds Museum is within 1.9 km and Portobello Market is within 2.2 km. Westfield Shopping Center is 2 miles away.
In their own words..
★★★★★ Hanah Julia · Google
“I honestly had the best experience in this hotel. Stayed 4 nights and overall it was super nice! I think they recently renovated the building because everything looked super new. The room was cozy, spacious and the bed was soooo comfortable! Staff is super friendly and helpful. The breakfast is quite simple yet delicious. Location is on point — walking distance from Hyde Park, Paddington Underground and Elizabeth line with trains straight to the airport, plus all the restaurants, coffee shops and convenience stores around. Made my experience 10,000/10 better!”
★★★★★ Tom · Hotels.com
“Exactly what you need for a London trip. Close to Paddington for Heathrow connections, walking distance to Hyde Park. Staff were very pleasant. Room was small but functional and clean.”
★★★★★ Gerasimos · Booking.com
“Location is 10 out of 10 — walking distance to Paddington, Hyde Park and all public transport. Staff were kind and professional. Clean room with all essentials. Excellent value for central London. Highly recommend.”
★★★★★ Allie Megronigle · Google
“Rooms are exactly as advertised — perfect for one or two nights. Small but clean and had everything I needed. Quaint lobby decorated with Christmas cheer! Incredible location just steps away from Paddington. Staff were so kind and my room was available before typical check-in time. Will definitely be back!”
★★★★★ Chris · Kayak
“Location can’t be beaten — Paddington station a few minutes walk and Hyde Park right around the corner. Staff were helpful and professional. Room was compact but spotless and comfortable.”
★★★★★ Sabine B, Germany · TripAdvisor
“Nice smaller hotel in a Victorian building near Paddington Station, which can be reached from Heathrow without changing on the Elizabeth line in one go. The hotel has just been renovated and is accordingly new and clean. The rooms are compact but comfortable with safe, hairdryer, kettle and Nespresso machine. The beds are very comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful. From the 3rd floor you have a beautiful view. Luggage can be stored before check-in and after check-out. I would book the hotel again.”
★★★★★ Maria · Hotels.com
“Really convenient hotel for Paddington. Clean, tidy and well-located. Staff were friendly and sorted our early luggage storage with no fuss. Good value and would recommend.”
★★★★★ Buckets Berkett · Google
“Brilliant and friendly service at The Prince William Hotel. Comfortable beds! Good breakfast service. Nice outlook from my room. Single room was smaller but it was perfect for me. I was in a triple room the next night which was a good size as well. So clean and welcoming. Patrick was extremely helpful and I am so grateful for his help during my stay.”
★★★★★ Becky H · TripAdvisor
“We stayed 2 nights. The staff were friendly and stored our bags for free during the last day to allow us to sightsee around London. Small room but they provided a fan plus clean towels both days. Good overall experience.”
★★★★★ David · Agoda
“Very well located for Paddington and Hyde Park. Compact but comfortable room with everything needed. Staff were welcoming and helpful throughout the stay. Would recommend for a city break in London.”
★★★★★ Judith Featherby · Google
“We booked 3 rooms for a short stay at The Prince William. The staff were extremely helpful and lovely — with a special mention to Paresh who was excellent. The rooms, which weren’t overly big, were very clean with comfy beds. A great location, very close to Paddington Station. I would recommend for a short break in London and we will definitely stay again.”
★★★★★ Fernanda · Booking.com
“Excellent location, really close to Paddington station. The room was clean and the staff were friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was a nice extra to start the day. Would stay again.”
★★★★★ Miriam · Expedia
“The location was perfect for us — very close to Paddington and a short walk from Hyde Park. Staff were helpful and welcoming. Room was small but clean and had everything needed for a comfortable stay.”
★★★★★ James · Expedia
“Stayed for 2 nights for a work trip. Paddington is just around the corner which was perfect for Heathrow. Staff were great, room was clean, and the price was very reasonable for central London.”
★★★★★ Craig · Booking.com
“Really good location for exploring London. Easy walk to Paddington and Hyde Park. The staff were helpful throughout our stay. Clean room with everything we needed. Great value.”
★★★★★ Hana · Booking.com
“The hotel was clean and staff were helpful. Location is fantastic — 5 minutes walk to Paddington and close to Hyde Park. Great value for central London.”
★★★★★ Simone Cimolato · Google
“This hotel near Paddington met our expectations. Yes, our room was very small, but in the end it was just the place where we went to sleep at night after a day spent walking around London. The important thing was the bed and it was very comfortable. The room and hotel were very clean and all the staff were very kind and always available. The location is excellent — a quiet area but strategically positioned near Paddington, Lancaster Gate, and very close to Hyde Park. A good experience.”
★★★★★ Rachel · Hotels.com
“Great location near Paddington Station and Hyde Park. Clean room, friendly staff, good value for central London. Would come back.”
★★★★★ Yuki · Expedia
“Perfect base for exploring London. Very close to Paddington and Hyde Park. The staff were very polite and helpful throughout our stay. Clean and well-maintained hotel. Recommended for travellers looking for good value in central London.”
★★★★★ Patricia · Booking.com
“Great little hotel very close to Paddington. The staff were welcoming and friendly from check-in to check-out. Room was compact but clean and well equipped. The continental breakfast was a nice start to the day. Will be back.”
★★★★★ Claudia Rickard · Google
“Everything I needed. Great service and polite staff. I would definitely recommend this hotel. So close to the tube and station. Great little shops surrounding the area too.”
★★★★★ Leila · Agoda
“A great little hotel close to Paddington. Everything was clean and well kept. Staff were friendly and efficient. The Elizabeth line connection at Paddington makes it ideal for Heathrow travellers. Good value for the location.”
★★★★★ Antoine · Expedia
“Good clean hotel in an excellent location for Paddington. Access to the Elizabeth line was very convenient for the airport. Staff were always helpful. Compact room but comfortable enough for a city stay.”
★★★★★ connie prouting · Google
“Stayed for one night — it was clean and all the staff were friendly. They kindly allowed us to leave our luggage for the day after check-out, which was really helpful. Would definitely recommend for short stays!”
★★★★★ Arnav · Booking.com
“Location is just perfect. You can easily walk to Paddington and there are a ton of good restaurants nearby. The room was perfectly clean and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Value for the price is excellent.”
★★★★★ Sofia · Expedia
“Really enjoyed our stay. The hotel was clean and tidy with friendly staff. Great location for Paddington and Hyde Park. The room was compact but well laid out with all the basics covered. Would definitely return.”
★★★★★ Tate Arroyo Acosta · Google
“4-minute walk to Paddington which is great for travel to and from Heathrow, and Hyde Park/Kensington Gardens is just a block away if you want to sightsee nearby. Lots of great restaurants nearby too. The staff were very nice and helpful and the room I had was comfortable, cozy and clean. Very good if you’re looking for a simple and nice place to stay at a good price.”
★★★★★ neithevs, Wales · TripAdvisor
“The staff were great — couldn’t do enough for you. Our room on the ground floor was a good size with a bathroom which was also a good size with a two-person shower. I would recommend this hotel to all travelling to London — it’s in the centre of restaurants, shops, railway station and underground station. Stay here, you will not be disappointed. Big thanks to all of the staff for an enjoyable stay.”
Frequently Asked Questions
We’re at 42–44 Gloucester Terrace, Paddington, London W2 3DA — a 5-minute walk from Paddington Station (Elizabeth line, Heathrow Express, National Rail), and a 4-minute walk from Lancaster Gate Underground. Hyde Park is less than 5 minutes on foot. One of central London’s most connected locations.
Booking directly — on our website, by phone or by email — gives you exclusive benefits no OTA can match:
• Our lowest non-refundable rate, guaranteed
• Free cancellation up to 24 hours before arrival on our flexible rate — OTAs require 48 hours notice, so direct booking gives you an extra day’s flexibility
• Free unlimited calls to UK landlines and mobiles from your in-room phone
• Complimentary 12:00 PM late check-out
Book at princewilliamhotel.com, call +44 20 7724 7414, or email us directly.
Breakfast is not automatically included but can be added at a great-value rate. Book a Breakfast Inclusive rate when reserving online to add it for just £10 per person per day — or add it on at the hotel for £15 per person. So booking in advance always saves you money.
Our continental breakfast buffet is served Monday–Friday 7:30–10:00 AM and weekends and bank holidays 8:00–10:00 AM in the ground floor breakfast room.
Standard check-in is from 3:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available at £10 per hour, subject to availability. If you’d like to check in before 12:00 PM, we recommend booking from the night before to guarantee your room is ready. Complimentary luggage storage is available on arrival and departure day.
The Prince William is a beautiful period-listed 18th-century Victorian building with 49 fully refurbished rooms. Rooms are compact but thoughtfully equipped: Nespresso machine and kettle, Arran Sense of Scotland toiletries, Smart TV, laptop-safe, hairdryer and free Wi-Fi. Please note the hotel does not have air conditioning — a fan is available on request. If you have a room preference — floor level, room type or aspect — please ask when booking.
Yes — The Prince William Hotel has a lift serving floors Lower Ground through to Floor 4. Please note the lift does not serve the 5th floor. If you have heavy luggage and prefer not to use stairs, please let us know when booking and we will do our best to allocate you a room accordingly.
Dark Double rooms are our most affordable double room category — they are cosy, fully equipped rooms without a window. They’re ideal if you’re a light sleeper or simply need a quiet, dark space to rest. If you prefer a room with a window and natural light, please select any other room category, all of which have windows including our lower ground floor rooms.
The fastest option: take the Heathrow Express direct to Paddington Station in just 15 minutes, then a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Total journey under 25 minutes. Alternatively take the Elizabeth line direct to Paddington (approximately 35 minutes). Both depart from all Heathrow terminals.
The hotel has no on-site parking. The nearest option is Apcoa Parking near Paddington Station (suitable for longer stays). Some short-term pay-and-display parking is available on Gloucester Terrace and nearby streets via meter or pay-by-phone. With Paddington Station 5 minutes away and the Heathrow Express, most guests find a car unnecessary.
The Prince William is a period-listed 18th-century Victorian building and does not have air conditioning. Rooms have radiators with thermostats for heating. Fans are available on request at reception. We recommend this hotel throughout the year — the rooms are well insulated and comfortable in all seasons.