Location, location, location. This hotel is literally around the block from the Bayswater Tube…read morestation and a block or two down from Queensway. It's also two to three blocks from Hyde Park (if you couldn't guess by the name). There are tons of hotels in the Bayswater area. It's kinda like staying in Midtown NYC or near Michigan Avenue in Chicago---lots of tourists and stuff marketed to tourists---tons of souvenir shops, fast food, Starbucks, etc. Whiteley's mall is a few blocks away as well---note: there is a reasonably priced internet cafe there so you can stay connected. It's also VERY reasonably priced for a hotel in central London. I booked a single room (single = twin bed) for four nights (including full breakfast) for about $250. What a steal! However, for any Americans reading this, let me school you on European hotels. Do not assume private bathroom---read amenities, if it doesn't say en suite or private, it probably doesn't have one. Just warning you so you don't end up like Ellen Griswold inviting a stranger into your bubble bath. Nevertheless, Hyde Park Towers does have private bathrooms, or I should say closets. Teeny tiny bathrooms. So small that I had to prop the door open to be able to stand at the sink and had to straddle the pedestal sink to use the toilet. But I'll take teeny tiny to myself than larger with company. My actual room was small, but comfortable. Twin bed, desk, armoire, mirror and a hutch for luggage. Small television with some cable too. Hairdryer included, so I didn't have to worry about bad hair in the already soggy climate or adapter issues. However, there is no clock in the room so I had to use my cell phone to keep track of time. The breakfast was good. They offer a breakfast buffet, but my reservation included a full breakfast. I overslept one day and missed it, oops. There is a restaurant on site, but I didn't eat there. Also, I want to note that there is an elevator so you don't need to haul luggage upstairs. The front desk was friendly and I had no problems checking in or out. The room was cleaned each day, but the housekeepers were loud so I couldn't enjoy sleeping in too late. (Which is just as well, I'm there for London NOT for sleep) The street view of the hotel is just what you expect of London and is really pretty. In the end, it's a nice, but not fancy, good bargain in Bayswater. I would definitely consider staying again considering the price and location.

I stayed in this hotel years ago while staying in London. This hotel is adjacent to Hyde Park which…read moreis by Buckingham Palace and other sites. The location is perfect as the Tube is near by to get to other sites in London. The price was awesome and the room was spacious. I will always remember the front desk clerks with their English accents pronounce my name like I had never heard it before! I thought, it should always be pronounced like that!

Highly recommended Accommodation!!! Excellent customer…read moreservice, very clean in a fantastic location and extremely good value for money!

Clean hotel in need of some refurbishment. We chose it specifically because it was in the area of…read moreLondon that was most convenient for us but I would not go out of my way to stay here. Good rooms, decent price, and a complete breakfast. We were traveling with our daughter so we got a room for 3. The hotel does have a luggage storage room, which we used. The hotel is a 5 minute walk from the Notting Hill tube stop.

This is a cute budget hotel. The first night I booked a single and it was REALLY tiny, but the next…read moretwo nights I had a triple with my friends and the room was huge. The hotel is in a historic old house so there are a lot of stairs and the rug is a bit shabby, but it's clean and comfortable and the staff was helpful and friendly. I would definitely stay in this hotel again.

By far one of the worst hotel experiences I've ever had. If I could give the customer service here…read more1 star I would. First of all, the decor looks like it has not been touched since the 1900s. And the hallways smell. I voiced several complaints, wrote a blog post, and still never heard from the GM of the hotel because he simply could not be bothered. Instead, he had his minions phone me and they refused to refund me for at least 1 night. They did not notify me prior to my stay there would be construction at 7am. The night I arrived there was loud noise and thumping at 2am. The WiFi was spotty. Everything except for the service of the bellhops was absolutely awful. I still cannot believe no one tried to remedy the situation more than "we'll take care of you next time." THERE WILL NOT BE A NEXT TIME.

I don't know why the review aren't great! But the hotel is amazing!…read more Very friendly and helpful staff Clean rooms Very very spacious.. The rooms are almost twice the size of Royal Garden Hotel rooms at about £70 less per night! And wonderful location: 25 mins walk to Piccadilly Circus, 20 mins to Oxford circus, 4 mins to the tube and bus stop right around the corner Wonderful bakeries and coffee shops around and great Italian restaurants around 10 mins to the Mamma Mia theater Deserves 5 stars

Where do I start!! If you want to shower on a bath mat that is meant to be white but is so filthy…read moreit's grey and has live fleas jumping (I have a video of the fleas) on it and the whole shower room smells of actual poop then this is the place for you!! The hotel looked like it hadn't been cleaned in months (reception reckoned they hadn't had a cleaner for 2 days which was a joke as it was months of dust and grime but also basically admitting they hadn't cleaned our room before we checked in)! Rat traps everywhere too which was concerning. I realise hotels do have these but usually they are out of site not just outside the shared bathroom area for all to see! Reception more or less laughed it off when I complained and told me they can't refund me and I just go back to booking.com I showed him the video of the flea and honestly he seemed to find it funny. Deffo wasn't running off to get rid of said flea ridden filthy dirty bath mat. Just avoid this hotel at all costs! I'm saving you from a night of itching and not being able to shower coz it's so gross

Best full English breakfast in Bloomsbury. Clean rooms that are quiet on the garden side…read more Friendly, helpful staff.

I get there and the dayshift lady is rude/disrespectful and dismissive...later the man working…read morethere did not want to talk or answer any questions- memo to self I would never ever stay there-I usually come frequently to London often with partner but GUARANTEED you are off my List- as im leaving I ask the man receptionist if underground runs till later because it was a Sunday and he was SO rude 'I don't know' so disrespectful and the room was TINY and dirty..

Think of the worst hotel you've ever stayed at and don't book a room here. It's fine if you are…read moreused to living on the streets, you still might complain. It's great if you've never lived indoors before.

Staff are nice. Little bit of construction going on but…read moredoesn't seem to be bothersome. Rooms are spacious if you get the right ones and the value was very good. I don't know why it's listed with three pound signs. Tubs, no showers this is very British * Windows do open* slightly this is very important for me to get fresh air Rooms were clean slightly musty smell in the hallway this is a good value if you need to stay anywhere close by

Food is amazing Staff are so nice…read moreBeds slightly uncomfortable

This is indeed a rare find....you only find it by being at the spot! Clean, comfortable, wonderful,…read morehelpful staff, quiet location, such charm!