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Is Hilton London Paddington in a good location?

Yes, if you're flying into Heathrow or want good value in zone 1. Hilton London Paddington is in Paddington, about 25 minutes from Big Ben by public transport. The Heathrow Express takes 15 minutes and Hyde Park is close, though the streets by the station are functional rather than pretty.

Our note: Grand railway hotel attached to the station.

Address
146 Praed Street, W2 1EE
Guest score on Booking.com
7.9 / 10 from 3,396 reviews
Stars
4 stars
Typical mid-range double in Paddington
About $230 a night
From Heathrow
About 32 minutes, Heathrow Express non-stop

How far Hilton London Paddington is from the sights

Straight-line distance from the hotel; walking adds about a third for the streets. Public transport is door to door from Paddington, planned on the TfL Journey Planner for a weekday morning.

SightDistanceOn footPublic transport
Big Ben3.9 km—25 minCircle
Natural History Museum2.1 km—26 minCircle, bus 74
Buckingham Palace2.8 km—28 minbus 36
Trafalgar Square3.4 km—29 minBakerloo
Camden Market3.6 km—29 minbus 27
London Eye4.4 km—31 minBakerloo
British Museum3.4 km—32 minElizabeth line
Covent Garden Market3.7 km—33 minBakerloo, Piccadilly

None of the big sights is within a 15-minute walk, so plan on public transport for sightseeing.

What Hilton London Paddington has

  • Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gym
  • Family rooms
  • Lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wi-Fi at extra cost

Not listed: swimming pool, spa and pets allowed.

As listed on Booking.com, checked 2 Nov 2026.

Staying in Paddington

Fifteen minutes from Heathrow, next to Hyde Park and Little Venice, with some of the best hotel value in zone 1.

10 min to Leicester Square. Paddington (Elizabeth line, Heathrow Express, Bakerloo, Circle, District, Hammersmith & City lines).

Street crime is about the London average. Source: data.police.uk.

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Hilton London Paddington: questions

Is Hilton London Paddington in a good location?

Yes, if you're flying into Heathrow or want good value in zone 1. Hilton London Paddington is in Paddington, about 25 minutes from Big Ben by public transport. The Heathrow Express takes 15 minutes and Hyde Park is close, though the streets by the station are functional rather than pretty.

How far is Hilton London Paddington from Hyde Park?

1.3 km in a straight line, about 20 minutes on foot.

How do I get from Heathrow to Hilton London Paddington?

About 32 minutes door to door to Paddington: Heathrow Express non-stop.

Is the area around Hilton London Paddington safe?

Street crime in Paddington is around the city average for London, based on data.police.uk.

Does Hilton London Paddington have room service?

Yes, Hilton London Paddington lists room service on Booking.com.

Does Hilton London Paddington have a pool?

Swimming pool isn't listed for Hilton London Paddington on Booking.com, so check with the hotel before you book.

Does Hilton London Paddington have air conditioning?

Yes, Hilton London Paddington lists air conditioning on Booking.com.