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Norfolk Plaza Hotel


ADDRESS

Bayswater-Paddington (London) 29-33 Norfolk Square
Paddington
London, England W2 1RY
United Kingdom

Nearest major airport:
London, England (LHR-Heathrow)

Area:
Bayswater-Paddington (London)
This lively multicultural residential and business area borders Hyde Park/Kensington Gardens. Good shopping at Queensway, Portobello Road markets, and Oxford Street, all just minutes away. Major South Kensington museums also within walking distance across Kensington Gardens. Good choice of mid-price and budget restaurants and accommodations.

DINING

Breakfast Room - A bright and cheerful dining room with black-and-white tiled floor, and painted wall tiles depicting Mediterranean scenes. Tables have sage-green upholstered dining chairs, crisp white tablecloths, and fresh flowers. From the buffet sideboard, guests can select Continental and/or English breakfast, with a vegetarian option available.

Bar and Lounge - An intimate space adjoining the lobby, with chocolate-and-gray leather sofas, inlaid wood coffee tables, and cobalt-upholstered chrome bar stools. Large black-and-white photographs of London adorn the soft gray walls, and two TVs show news and sports.


The hotel does not have its own restaurant for lunch or dinner, but there are several dining options within the surrounding area.

Nearby restaurants:
San Marco
The Mughal's
Il Faro


LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

  • In city center

NEARBY POINTS OF INTEREST

Paddington Station (subway) - 200 yards
Heathrow Express train to Heathrow airport - 200 yards
Hyde Park - 4 blocks
Little Venice - 0.5 miles
Oxford Street shopping - 0.5 miles
West End theaters - 1 mile
Regent's Park - 1 mile
Knightsbridge (shopping) - 1 mile
Houses of Parliament - 1.5 miles
The London Eye - 2 miles

London Heathrow Airport (LHR): Approximate driving time is 29 minutes and distance is 27 miles.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW): Approximate driving time is 59 minutes and distance is 52 miles.

The Norfolk Plaza is located in Norfolk Square, 200 yards east of Paddington Station. Express trains serve both airports into the center of London, for transfers to taxis or the Underground (subway). The closest Underground station is Paddington. Taxis are best hailed from Praed Street, 1 block north of the hotel.

The hotel lies outside the zone where new tolls apply for driving into central London. Though there are nearby parking facilities, traffic is difficult even for the seasoned driver. Best bet: taxis or the Underground.


POLICIES

Breakfast is not included in the room rate but can be purchased at an additional cost.
Tax of 17.5% is not included in the price but will be added at the time of payment.
One child under the age of 4 stays free of charge when sharing parents' room, and using bedding provided by the hotel.
Cribs are complimentary and available upon request.
All bedding requests are subject to availability and should be requested at the time of booking.
Upon check-in, photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required for incidental charges.
All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in.
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-in time is 2 PM
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

PROPERTY AMENITIES

In addition to a buffet breakfast (for an extra charge), this hotel offers a bar with leather sofas and big-screen TVs. All ground-floor public areas are air-conditioned, and an elevator serves all five floors.
See a list of property amenities
  • Concierge services
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Conference room(s)
  • Photocopy machines
  • Fax machine
  • Safe-deposit box - front desk
  • Babysitting or child care
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Bar/lounge
  • Parking nearby
  • Cell phone/mobile rental
  • Business services
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Number of rooms: 87
  • Multilingual staff
  • Suitable for children

ROOM AMENITIES

  • Cable/satellite TV
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Housekeeping
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Clock radio
  • Window opens
  • Smoking rooms
  • Telephone
  • Wake-up calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Trouser press
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Desk
  • Non-smoking rooms

ROOMS

This hotel near Paddington Station provides 87 rooms. The rooms are decorated in pastel shades, with hexagonal pine headboards and eggplant-colored sheer curtains. Bathrooms have either shower/tub combinations or a shower only.

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