London is a big city comprising of many districts and boroughs. However, it is Central London that is popular with visitors as this is where all the action takes place. Also, most of the hotels of London are located in Central London districts. Although, you can find almost every type of hotel in all these districts, some districts are popular with specific categories of visitors. For instance, the Kensington district is known for its luxury hotels that offer plush accommodations that are exorbitantly priced. On the other hand, the nearby Paddington district comprises a large array of budget and mid-range hotels that offer cheap accommodations to a variety of visitors.
Paddington is in the borough of Westminster and is quite popular with tourists. Its popularity stems from the easy availability of budget accommodations, and many visitors can be seen hanging out at the pubs and restaurants in this district. Although, the district is bereft of any major attractions but it commands a lot of attention due to great vicinity that houses a plethora of world famous tourist attractions. Moreover, excellent transport connections have made Paddington a favoured place with visitors from around the world.
Paddington railway station is a major railway terminus in Central London that connects the city to a number of cities in southwest England. If you wish to get to any of the cities, such as Bristol, Swansea, Exeter, Plymouth, Cheltenham Spa, and Penzance, then getting accommodation at any of the hotels near Paddington Station is the best thing you can do. The station has been modernized sometime ago to accommodate a dedicated Heathrow Express train that has proved as a big boon for visitors lodging at Paddington hotels. Even Paddington underground station is also very well connected to other Central London stations on four lines i.e. the Hammersmith & City, Bakerloo, District and Circle.
Among the best attractions that can be easily accessed from Paddington is West End, the entertainment hub of London. Also called ‘Theatreland' of London, West End is popular for its theatres, especially the Queens Theatre and the Prince of Wales theatre. London's best and highly fashionable shopping streets including Oxford Street (Debenhams, House of Fraser, Selfridges, HMV, Topshop and Zara), Bond Street and Regent Street are located at a stone's throw from Paddington. Another attraction for visitors staying at Paddington hotels is Little Venice popular for its scenic beauty. Close-by is the Regent's Canal where you can enjoy boating in picturesque surroundings.
London's legendary Hyde Park is only a short walk from the various Paddington hotels. The park is a Royal property and popular for the artificial Serpentine Lake, the Serpentine Gallery, Albert Memorial, the 7 July Bombings memorial, Princess Diana's memorial fountain, Speaker's Corner, Marble Arch and Rotten Row. The Southeast corner of the Park leads you all the way to Buckingham Palace, the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II.
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