The Darlington Hyde Park – A Favorite for Families in London
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
The Darlington Hyde Park offers 40 rooms, including single, double, twin, triple, family, and quad options. Rooms on the lower ground floor have full-sized windows with natural daylight. All rooms include flat-screen TVs, mini fridges, safes, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Family and quad rooms feature separate sleeping areas with ensuite bathrooms. Cribs are available for infants under 2 years old.
Dining Options
Breakfast is served daily in the conservatory, with a continental buffet and cooked-to-order English breakfast. Nearby dining includes Paramount Lebanese Kitchen for Middle Eastern cuisine, Mickey's Fish & Chips for traditional British fare, and The Monkey Puzzle pub for craft beers and pub classics. Ask Italian and Pizza Express offer stone-baked pizzas, while Itsu provides Asian-inspired fast food.
Leisure & Activities
The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Paddington Basin, where guests can try paddleboarding or rent a GoBoat for canal exploration. Little Venice, with its canals and puppet shows, is a short stroll away. Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens are nearby for walks or visits to the Serpentine Galleries.
Location & Transport
The hotel is on Sussex Gardens, a 5-minute walk from Paddington Station (Heathrow Express, Elizabeth Line) and Lancaster Gate Tube. Oxford Street shopping is 10 minutes away, and landmarks like Buckingham Palace and the Royal Albert Hall are within 20 minutes by foot or transit.
Services & Extras
Luggage storage is available (free until 2 PM, £5 per item afterward). Laundry facilities cost £4 per wash and £2 per dry. The hotel provides adapters (deposit required) and USB sockets in rooms. Staff offer local dining recommendations, and direct bookings include a free English breakfast.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- No parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
Children
- Cots
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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