# The Darlington Hyde Park Hotel > A 40-bedroom independent hotel in Paddington, central London. Converted from four Victorian townhouses on Sussex Gardens. Family-friendly, non-smoking, with 24-hour reception and free Wi-Fi. TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award winner in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. ## Key Facts - **Full name**: The Darlington Hyde Park - **Address**: 111-117 Sussex Gardens, Paddington, London W2 2RU - **Phone**: +44 (0) 207 460 8800 - **Email**: info@darlingtonhotel.co.uk - **Website**: https://www.darlingtonhotel.com - **Book direct**: https://direct-book.com/darlington-hyde-park/properties/darlingtondirect - **Total rooms**: 40 bedrooms across four converted Victorian townhouses - **Reception**: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - **Currency accepted**: Pound Sterling (GBP) only - **Cards accepted**: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Switch, Delta - **Smoking policy**: Strictly non-smoking throughout. A £200 deep-cleaning fee applies for violations. - **Pets**: Only registered service and guide dogs permitted. --- ## Location & Transport The hotel sits on Sussex Gardens in the Paddington/Hyde Park area of London W2. - **Paddington Station** (Heathrow Express terminal, British Rail, Elizabeth Line): 5-minute walk - **Paddington & Lancaster Gate Tube Stations**: 5-minute walk - **Heathrow Airbus Stop**: 5-minute walk - **Oxford Street / Marble Arch**: 15-minute walk - **Nearest NCP Car Park** (Burwood Place): 5-minute walk. The hotel has no on-site parking. - **Gatwick Airport**: 30 miles - **M40 motorway**: 0.5 miles - **what3words**: groom.jumps.chart ### Directions from Paddington Station Exit towards Praed Street (main exit). Walk to the top of the road (Burger King on one corner, Aberdeen Steak House on the other). Turn down London Street to the traffic lights, turn left onto Sussex Gardens. The Darlington Hyde Park is one block up on the right. ### Airport directions to the hotel - **Heathrow**: Heathrow Express to Paddington (~15-20 min), then 5-minute walk. - **Gatwick**: Gatwick Express to Victoria, then Circle Line to Paddington (~1.5-2 hrs). - **Stansted**: Stansted Express to Liverpool Street, then Central Line to Lancaster Gate (~1-1.5 hrs). - **Luton**: Thameslink to Kings Cross/St Pancras, then Circle/Hammersmith & City Line to Paddington (~1.5-2 hrs). - **London City**: DLR to Bank, then Central Line to Paddington (~45-60 min). --- ## Room Types All rooms include free Wi-Fi, Freeview TV, and en-suite bathroom. The hotel comprises four converted Victorian townhouses, resulting in varied and non-standard room shapes and sizes. | Room Type | Bed Configuration | Max Occupancy | Notes | |---|---|---|---| | Single | 1 single (6'3" x 3') | 1 person | Located at rear; quiet. No extra beds. | | Double | 1 double (6'3" x 4'6") | 2 persons | Front and rear, all floors. Lower ground floor has full-sized windows. | | Twin | 2 singles (6'3" x 3') | 2 persons | Front and rear, all floors. Lower ground floor has full-sized windows. | | Triple | 3 singles (6'3" x 3') | 3 persons | 2 rooms; lower ground floor only. No extra beds. | | Junior Family | 1 double + 1 single | 3 persons | 4 rooms; lower ground floor has full-sized windows. | | Family | 1 double + 1 single | 3 persons | 2 rooms; lower ground floor only. | | Quad | 1 double + 2 singles | 4 persons + 1 infant | 5 rooms; all floors, front and rear. One baby under 18 months in a crib (must book in advance). | | Interconnecting | 1 double + 4 singles | Up to 6 persons | Ideal for families or groups wanting adjacent private rooms. | **Child policy**: Children under 16 may not occupy a room alone. Children over 18 months must have their own bed. Cribs available for infants under 18 months (advance booking required). --- ## Breakfast Served in the hotel's light and airy conservatory breakfast room. - **Weekdays**: 07:00–09:30 - **Weekends & Bank Holidays**: 07:30–10:00 - **What's included**: Continental buffet (self-service) plus cook-to-order full English breakfast - **Direct booking**: Full English Breakfast included free of charge - **Non-direct bookings**: Continental breakfast included; Full English available at £13.50 per person extra The hotel does not serve lunch or dinner. The Paddington area has many nearby cafes, restaurants, and pubs. --- ## Facilities - Free Wi-Fi (public areas and most rooms; signal not guaranteed in all rooms due to building thickness) - Freeview TV (BBC1, BBC2, ITV, Channel 5, and more) - Laundry room (coin-operated; open 07:00–23:00 daily): washing machine £4 including tablets; dryer £2 per cycle. Iron and ironing board also available. - No car park on-site (nearest NCP: Burwood Place, 5-minute walk) - No meeting rooms - No restaurant (breakfast only) --- ## Booking & Rates ### Rate types - **Non-refundable rate** (25% discount): Fully prepaid at booking. Non-amendable. Full stay charged for no-show or early departure. - **Early bird advance purchase** (28% discount): Must be booked 90+ days before arrival. Fully prepaid. Dates can be amended (price difference applies). - **Standard rate** (20% discount): Cancellable or amendable free of charge up to 14:00, two days before arrival (48 hours). First night charged for late cancellation or no-show. - **Direct bookings / discount code bookings**: Same cancellation terms as Standard rate. ### Payment - Full payment collected on arrival. A pre-authorisation for the first night's cost is placed on the card 7 days before arrival. - The card used to book must be presented on arrival. - All published rates are per room, per night, inclusive of VAT and all applicable taxes. No hidden fees or booking surcharges. ### Groups Maximum 4–6 rooms per group booking. Cancellation policy changes to 1 week prior to arrival for group reservations. Enquiries: info@darlingtonhotel.co.uk ### Direct booking benefits - Best available rate guaranteed - Free Full English Breakfast (normally £13.50 per person) - Mineral water on arrival - No booking or service fees - Easy reservation amendments - Priority consideration for room requests --- ## Nearby Attractions All accessible by foot or a short tube/bus ride: - Hyde Park - Oxford Street & Marble Arch - Buckingham Palace - Kensington Palace - Notting Hill & Portobello Road - Westminster Abbey & Houses of Parliament - British Museum - Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Victoria & Albert Museum - The Royal Albert Hall - Regent's Park & Camden Town - Tate Gallery & National Gallery - West End Theatres - Regent's Canal / Little Venice - Thames River --- ## Sustainability - Recycling partnership with First Mile (food, plastic, paper, cardboard, oil, batteries) - Key card-controlled power in rooms (Assa Abloy) - LED lighting with motion sensors throughout - On-request towel change policy to reduce laundry emissions - Water softener to reduce chemical use - Kitchen grease trap (Thames Water compliant) - Toilet Twinning charity supporter - Water filtration system in kitchen (Fresh Water Filters) - QR code information system reducing paper usage --- ## Awards - TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 --- ## Social & Reviews - **TripAdvisor**: https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g186338-d214639-Reviews-The_Darlington_Hyde_Park-London_England.html - **Facebook**: https://www.facebook.com/darlingtonhydeparkhotel - **Instagram**: https://www.instagram.com/darlingtonhydeparkhotel/ --- ## Key Pages - Homepage: https://www.darlingtonhotel.com/ - Accommodation: https://www.darlingtonhotel.com/accommodation/ - Room types: https://www.darlingtonhotel.com/accommodation/single-rooms/ | /double-rooms/ | /twin-rooms/ | /triple-rooms/ | /junior-family-rooms/ | /family-rooms/ | /quad-rooms/ | /interconnecting-rooms-london/ - Tariffs: https://www.darlingtonhotel.com/tariffs/ - Food & Drink: https://www.darlingtonhotel.com/food-and-drink/ - Facilities: https://www.darlingtonhotel.com/facilities/ - Location & Transport: https://www.darlingtonhotel.com/location/ - Things to do in Paddington: https://www.darlingtonhotel.com/paddington/ - FAQs: https://www.darlingtonhotel.com/faqs/ - Sustainability: https://www.darlingtonhotel.com/sustainability/ - Reviews: https://www.darlingtonhotel.com/reviews/ - Blog / Discover London: https://www.darlingtonhotel.com/blog/ - Contact: https://www.darlingtonhotel.com/contact/