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Hotels in Paddington, London

Paddington pairs canal-side charm with unbeatable airport access — the Heathrow Express reaches the terminals in fifteen minutes, and the Elizabeth line runs east across the city from the same station. Just north, Little Venice's houseboats and waterside cafés line the Regent's Canal, while the redeveloped basin adds floating bars and restaurants. Grand Georgian squares and the famous bronze bear complete the picture. It suits travellers who want a smooth airport run and a foot in Hyde Park, which is a short stroll south. Practical and increasingly stylish, it's one of the easiest bases in London for coming and going.

256 hotels within walking distance of Paddington, in the heart of London, with nightly rates from around £109 to £1,528 (averaging £469), including 136 properties rated 4 stars or higher. The closest is Paddington Apartments, about 27m from the centre of the neighbourhood. The nearest major venues are the Royal Albert Hall (1 mile) and Lord's Cricket Ground (1.1 miles), as the crow flies.