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On Norfolk Square
These places (and many more on the same street) are similar; all offer small rooms at a
reasonable price, in tall buildings with lots of stairs and no elevator. I've chosen the ones
that offer the most reasonable prices and the warmest welcome.
$$ Tudor Court Hotel has 38 colorful rooms conscientiously run by Connan and the
Gupta family. While the tiny rooms are tight (with prefab plastic bathrooms) and the rates
are a bit high, this place distinguishes itself with its warm welcome and attention to detail.
If you smell them cooking up a big batch of curry rice, the Guptas are getting ready to
take it to the homeless shelter, where they volunteer each week (S- £ 54-63, Sb- £ 95-108,
“compact” Db- £ 99-120, larger “standard” Db- £ 135-165, “compact” Tb- £ 144-180, larger
“standard” Tb- £ 162-198, family room- £ 180-225, higher rates are for Fri-Sat and other
busy times, free Wi-Fi, 10-12 Norfolk Square, tel. [phone],
www.tudorcourtpaddington.co.uk , [e-mail] ).
$$ St. David's Hotels, run by the Neokleous family, has 60 rooms in several adjacent
buildings. The rooms are small—as is typical for less-expensive hotels in London with
minimal amenities, but the staff is friendly, and their non-en-suite rooms are a workable
budget option (S- £ 50-60, Sb- £ 70-85, D- £ 70-85, Db- £ 90-120, Tb- £ 100-130, pay Wi-Fi
in rooms, free Wi-Fi in lobby, 14-20 Norfolk Square, tel. [phone],
www.stdavidshotels.com , [e-mail] ).
$$ Falcon Hotel, a lesser value, has less personality and 19 simple, old-school,
slightly dingy rooms (S- £ 59, Sb- £ 69, D- £ 85, Db- £ 95, twin Db- £ 99, Tb- £ 139, Qb- £ 149,
rates flex with demand, free guest computer, pay Wi-Fi, 11 Norfolk Square, tel. 020/
7723-8603, www.falcon-hotel.com , [e-mail] ).
$ easyHotel, the budget chain described on here , has a branch at 10 Norfolk Place.
Elsewhere near Paddington Station
To reach these hotels, follow the directions on the previous page, but continue away from
the station past Norfolk Square to the big intersection with Sussex Gardens; the Royal Park
is a couple of blocks to the right, and the others are immediately to the left.
$$$ The Royal Park is the neighborhood's classy splurge, with 48 plush rooms, pol-
ished service, a genteel lounge, and all the little extras, including a welcome drink upon
arrival and cookie at bedtime (“classic” Db-official rates- £ 189-279, bigger “executive”
Db for £ 20 more, prices vary with demand, does not include 20 percent VAT, break-
fast- £ 14-18, elevator, free guest computer and Wi-Fi, 3 Westbourne Terrace, tel. 020/
7479-6600, www.theroyalpark.com , [e-mail] ) .
$$ Stylotel feels like the stylish, super-modern, aluminum-clad big sister of the
easyHotel chain. Their tidy 39 rooms come with hard surfaces—hardwood floors, prefab
plastic bathrooms, and metallic walls. While rooms can be a little cramped, the beds