Local Area

A short stroll leads you to the hub of Little Venice and all its glory, whilst the historical St. Mary’s Hospital, where Nobel Prize winner Sir Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, is only moments away.

With a world famous range of fine arts from the 15^th to 19^th century, a huge array of paintings, furniture, porcelain and much more are displayed in the 25 galleries of the Wallace Collection.

This contemporary art gallery holds works belonging to 45 innovative and influential artists, and is constantly looking for work that is both thought-provoking and original. Previously having championed artists associated with Minimalism and Conceptual art, this influential gallery is definitely worth a visit!

Hyde Park, one of the 8 royal parks in London, is only a stone’s throw away from the doors of our hotel and therefore is ideal for an after breakfast stroll.

Once the private gardens on Kensington Palace, this open space is one of the most stunning royal parks in London.

Head to Merchant Square in the heart of Paddington for some mouth-watering street food during the day (check website for specific timings), or wander down in the evening for a unique canal-side dining experience!

As the name suggests, Little Venice is interspersed with waterways and features some superb restaurants, bars and cafes lending the whole area a cosmopolitan, laid back feel. When Robert Browning coined the term Little Venice he was describing the point where the Paddington Arm of the Grand Union Canal meets the Regents Canal.