Paddington railway station is one of the London's busiest transport links, primarily offering services to the Midlands, southwest of England and Wales. Using Paddington underground services, travelers can access the wider sights and sounds of England's capital city. Short journeys from Paddington take visitors to Hyde Park, the Royal Albert Hall, shopping on Oxford Street and Earl's Court exhibition center.
The Rose Court Hotel is a 10-minute walk from Paddington station and offers a cheap but pleasant stay in the Paddington area. The nearest underground service is Marble Arch, a two-minute walk from the hotel. Using the central line, travelers can reach the west end of Oxford Street within one stop and the trendy bars and restaurants of Holborn in four stops. Room rates at the Rose Court include a continental breakfast, but no other food is available onsite. Locanda Locatelli Italian restaurant offers unpretentious cuisine within a five-minute walk of the Rose Court. Busaba Eathai Thai restaurant, just off Oxford Street, is one of the city's many excellent lesser-known eateries.
The Shakespeare Hotel is a two-minute walk from Paddington station. The hotel is surrounded by many interesting venues, including the Dickens Tavern, a British pub. The hotel is on a quiet tree-lined side street away from the main hustle and bustle of Paddington. Complimentary breakfast is offered and pre-packed lunch and dinners are available. Travelers can reach a number of eateries within five minutes of the hotel, including the Peking restaurant for a Chinese, Frontline for authentic British fare or Bonda Cafe for Thai and Malaysian options. Hyde Park is five minutes away.
The Tudor Court Hotel is two minutes from the station and it is on a side street nestled away from the busiest parts of Paddington. Traditional English breakfasts are included in the room rate. The Mad Bishop and Bear bar and restaurant, offering a traditional English menu, is 10 minutes from the hotel. The Satay House Malaysian restaurant, a similar distance away, sits in a busy nightlife area. The Royal Exchange, Rob Roy and the Heron are other nearby nightspots. The Alexander Fleming Laboratory Museum is a five-minute walk from the hotel.
