Hotels With a Bar Near London Paddington Station
After a day of trains, a good hotel bar is a simple pleasure, and the streets around Paddington have more character than the station suggests. Many of the hotels here sit in Victorian buildings, from The Pilgrm Hotel Paddington with its hip lounge bar to Mercure London Hyde Park Hotel in an upmarket townhouse and Norfolk Towers Paddington with a polished bar. Others, such as Hotel Indigo London - Paddington, keep things laid-back. I recommend choosing by the kind of evening you want: a lounge bar with a story, a modern hotel bar, or a simple drink after a late arrival. Below I describe each hotel as its listing does.
London Paddington Station sits on the western edge of central London, with Hyde Park and Little Venice within reach. The Elizabeth line and the Heathrow Express both leave from the station, and the streets around it are lined with Victorian terraces and hotels.
Choosing a hotel bar near Paddington
A bar at the end of the day makes a hotel more than a place to sleep, and Paddington has a good range. Victorian buildings house The Pilgrm, Norfolk Towers and Mercure London Hyde Park, while Hotel Indigo and the Park Grand hotels offer a more modern setting. I describe each as its listing does and quote no prices.
The hotels near Paddington Station that list a bar offer three kinds of evening. The first is the characterful Victorian setting, with The Pilgrm Hotel Paddington, Mercure London Hyde Park Hotel and Norfolk Towers Paddington. The second is the modern, laid-back hotel bar, at Hotel Indigo London - Paddington and Park Grand Paddington Court. The third is the practical hotel where the bar is one part of a full package, such as Park Grand Hyde Park, Park Grand London Hotels and Westpoint Hotel London Paddington. I recommend deciding which of the three suits you before comparing rooms.
The Pilgrm Hotel Paddington is the strongest choice for atmosphere. It is a stylish four-star Victorian-era property near the station, with relaxed rooms, a cozy cafe, a hip lounge bar and a restaurant, and it is pet-friendly and welcomes families. It is rated 8.2 across more than twelve hundred reviews. Norfolk Towers Paddington is a modern four-star hotel set within a Victorian building, a short walk from the station, with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a polished bar and a restaurant, and it is described as ideal for families. I would choose Pilgrm for character and Norfolk for a simple, polished room.
Mercure London Hyde Park Hotel offers a more upmarket Victorian townhouse setting, with chic rooms, some with garden square views, a restaurant, a bar, a fitness centre, parking and a business centre. Hotel Indigo London - Paddington is a chic modern four-star with free Wi-Fi, a laid-back restaurant and bar and a 24/7 fitness room, well suited to business travellers, families and guests arriving late. Park Grand Paddington Court adds contemporary rooms, an airy restaurant, a bar, a fitness center and full-service laundry. I would choose among these three by the style of the evening.
Park Grand Hyde Park, Park Grand London Hotels and Westpoint Hotel London Paddington are the practical options. Park Grand Hyde Park is a classic four-star hotel with bright rooms, a restaurant, a bar and a complimentary hot breakfast. Park Grand London Hotels is a modern hotel with sleek rooms, a classic restaurant, a bar, a fitness center and complimentary breakfast. Westpoint Hotel London Paddington is a Victorian three-star with unpretentious rooms and suites, a breakfast buffet, a bar and restaurant, parking and an airport shuttle. I recommend Westpoint for families who need parking.
A traveler's perspectiveIf I were choosing a hotel near Paddington for its bar, I would book The Pilgrm Hotel Paddington for its lounge bar and its Victorian setting. For a late arrival I would pick Hotel Indigo London - Paddington, with its 24/7 fitness room and its laid-back bar. I would choose Mercure London Hyde Park Hotel for a quieter evening in an upmarket townhouse with garden square views.
4.3Guest scoreBarRoseate House London
Classical rooms and an elegant restaurant near Hyde Park
View hotel →Why guests love itRoseate House London is a 5-star near Paddington Station, handy for families arriving on the Heathrow Express. Rooms and suites are classical in style, and a suite gives children more space. The elegant restaurant serves local fare, room service helps on tired evenings, and there is a bar for parents. Pets are welcome. The setting is formal and old-world, which suits calm children better than very young ones. A score of 8.6 from 612 reviews reflects a polished stay.
4.2Guest scoreBarPremier Inn London Paddington (Paddington Station) hotel
Family-friendly comfort near Paddington Station with dining options
View hotel →Why guests love itPremier Inn London Paddington is a practical pick for families arriving by train or flying out of Heathrow, since Paddington Station is a short walk and the Heathrow Express leaves from there. The on-site restaurant and room service mean tired children can eat without another outing, and the whole building is smoke-free. Kensington Palace is close enough for a first afternoon. I would choose it for function over charm, backed by an 8.4 rating.
4.1Guest scoreBarHotel Indigo London - Paddington by IHG
Modern 4-star hotel with a restaurant, bar, and 24/7 fitness room
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel Indigo London Paddington works for families who arrive late or catch early trains, since it has easy access to Paddington Station and caters to late arrivals. The restaurant and bar mean a meal is always close by after a long journey, and Hyde Park is within reach for a run-around with children. Rooms are chic and modern rather than family suites, so I would recommend it to smaller families who mostly need a comfortable, well-connected room in London.
4.1Guest scoreBarMercure London Hyde Park Hotel
Chic Victorian townhouse hotel with garden views and a fitness centre
View hotel →Why guests love itMercure London Hyde Park Hotel is a four-star hotel in an upmarket Victorian townhouse, and I find it a good fit for families and business travellers. Some rooms look onto a garden square. There is a restaurant, a bar, a fitness centre and a business centre, and parking is available. Guests rate it 8.2 across 1,205 reviews. The parking may be an extra cost.
4.1Guest scoreBarThe Pilgrm Hotel Paddington
Relaxed rooms in a stylish Victorian property with a cafe and hip bar
View hotel →Why guests love itThe Pilgrm Hotel Paddington is a four-star hotel in a stylish Victorian-era property near Paddington Station, and I find it a relaxed choice for families and for guests with pets. Rooms are easygoing, and there is a cosy cafe, a hip lounge bar and a restaurant. Families are welcome. Guests rate it 8.2 across 1,273 reviews. The style is informal, so it suits those who like character.
3.9Guest scoreBarMitre House Hotel
Classic hotel with free parking, breakfast, and a family-friendly atmosphere
View hotel →Why guests love itMitre House Hotel makes a sensible family base near Paddington. Breakfast is included, the property is kid-friendly and smoke-free, and Hyde Park is a short walk away for space to run around before or after a train. Free parking is a real advantage in central London if you are driving in with children. The rooms and suites are unfussy rather than stylish, and a score of 7.8 from 621 reviews points to a solid, not exceptional, stay.
3.8Guest scoreBarNorfolk Towers Paddington
Victorian charm with modern comforts near Paddington Station
View hotel →Why guests love itNorfolk Towers Paddington is a four-star hotel in a Victorian building, and I find it a practical choice for families who want modern rooms close to the station. Rooms have air conditioning and free WiFi, and there is a polished bar and a restaurant on site. The hotel is kid-friendly and a short walk from Paddington Station. Guests rate it 7.6 across 1,197 reviews, so expect a good base and not a top-scoring stay.
3.6Guest scoreBarPark Grand Paddington Court
Contemporary comfort with a restaurant, bar, and fitness center near Paddington
View hotel →Why guests love itPark Grand Paddington Court is a polished four-star hotel near Paddington Station with contemporary rooms, and I find it practical for families. There is an airy restaurant, a bar, a fitness centre and a full-service laundry, and the hotel is accessible and kid-friendly. English breakfast and WiFi are included. Guests rate it 7.2 across 1,982 reviews, a modest score, so I would treat it as a functional base.
3.6Guest scoreBarPark Grand London Hotels
Sleek rooms, classic dining, and a fitness center near Paddington
View hotel →Why guests love itPark Grand London Hotels is a modern hotel near Paddington Station, handy for families arriving on the Heathrow Express or trains from the west. Complimentary breakfast gets the day started without a search for food, and the restaurant and bar keep evenings simple. Kensington Palace is a short public transport ride away for a family outing. Wi-Fi is free and adults can use the fitness centre. With a guest score of 7.2 from 1,014 reviews, I would book it for a practical, well-connected stay.
3.5Guest scoreBarPutera Puteri Residence
Comfortable residence with a restaurant and bar near Paddington Station
View hotel →Why guests love itI would consider Putera Puteri Residence for a traveller who wants to be a short walk from Paddington Station, with an on-site restaurant and bar. The listing stresses easy public transport for exploring London and for reaching Heathrow Airport, which suits a trip built around the station. A guest score of 7.0 from about 73 reviews is modest, and the listing gives few details on rooms or family set-ups, so I would check recent reviews first.
3.5Guest scoreBarPark Grand Hyde Park
Classic hotel with bright rooms, free breakfast, and a bar near Paddington
View hotel →Why guests love itPark Grand Hyde Park is a classic four-star hotel near Paddington Station with bright rooms and flat-screen TVs, and I see it as a simple choice for families who want breakfast included. There is a restaurant and a bar, and a hot breakfast and WiFi are free. Guests rate it 7.0 across 1,172 reviews, a modest score, so I would book it for convenience rather than polish.
3.5Guest scoreBarWestpoint Hotel London Paddington
Victorian charm with family-friendly rooms and a convenient location
View hotel →Why guests love itWestpoint Hotel London Paddington is a practical Victorian hotel for families arriving at Paddington Station. Suites are available alongside standard rooms, which gives larger families more space, and the breakfast buffet takes care of mornings. The bar and restaurant cover dinner, parking is available for families travelling by car and an airport shuttle simplifies arrivals with luggage. The rooms are unpretentious, so with a 7.0 rating I would book it as a convenient, family-sized base rather than for its style.
Local tips
- 1The Pilgrm Hotel Paddington lists a cozy cafe and a hip lounge bar in a Victorian-era building, a good choice for an atmospheric evening.
- 2Norfolk Towers Paddington lists a polished bar and a restaurant in a Victorian building a short walk from the station.
- 3Hotel Indigo London - Paddington lists a laid-back restaurant and bar and a 24/7 fitness room, which suits guests who arrive late.
- 4Mercure London Hyde Park Hotel lists a restaurant and bar in a Victorian townhouse, with some rooms that have garden square views.
- 5Park Grand Hyde Park and Park Grand London Hotels both list a restaurant, a bar and breakfast, which keeps the whole day under one roof.
- 6A listing tells you that a bar exists, not its hours, so I would confirm opening times before planning a late evening.