The Norfolk puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. Also, Oxford Street and Marble Arch are a short five-minute drive away. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Paddington Underground Station is steps away and Lancaster Gate Underground Station is 7 minutes.
London (QQP-Paddington Train Station) - 4 min walk
Marylebone Station - 16 min walk
Paddington Underground Station - 2 min walk
Lancaster Gate Underground Station - 7 min walk
Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station - 9 min walk
Restaurants
Angus Steakhouse Paddington - 1 min walk
CÉ LA VI London - 3 min walk
Blank Street Coffee - 1 min walk
The Bear (Craft Beer Co.) - 2 min walk
Steam Bar - 3 min walk
About this property
The Norfolk
The Norfolk puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. Also, Oxford Street and Marble Arch are a short five-minute drive away. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Paddington Underground Station is steps away and Lancaster Gate Underground Station is 7 minutes.
At a glance
Hotel size
31 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
8 steps to reach property
Room amenities
Be entertained
50-inch flat-screen TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Memory-foam mattress
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Housekeeping once per stay
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
A damage deposit of GBP 25 will be collected before check-in
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 19 for adults and GBP 19 for children
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Norfolk?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Norfolk?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at The Norfolk.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Norfolk?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What's the area around The Norfolk like?
The Norfolk is in London City Centre, a short 2-minute walk from Paddington Underground Station and 8 minutes' walk from Hyde Park.
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Reviews
The Norfolk Reviews
8.0
Very good
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8.8
Cleanliness
7.2
Amenities
8.4
Staff & service
7.6
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified review
8/10 Very good
13 Aug 2026
Overall good value for money, ideal location so close to Paddington station
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8/10 Very good
11 Sept 2026
Nice simple hotel, stayed 1 night without almost any luggage. Going up to the 4th floor was long but worth it as the room was quiet. The space in the room was limited (as usual in London) but enough for what I needed. The only somewhat weird part was that the shower had no curtain and was tiny, so I was uncomfortable trying not to splash too much outside. The location of the hotel was fantastic with just a few steps from the tube. Extremely nice and friendly staff, thanks a lot!!
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10/10 Exceptional
2 Apr 2026
A simple room, super small shower, but for a cheap place to stay, it was worth the price. Also, the location is nice and close to shops, food and the train.
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10/10 Exceptional
27 May 2026
The staff was so kind and friendly and helpful , very accommodating with quite literally everything . We stayed during a heatwave and the air conditioning was an absolute lifesaver. The beds were comfy , the tv had Netflix and everything like that it was so lovely !
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8/10 Very good
30 May 2026
The Norfolk is really convenient to Paddington Station. The nearness makes travelling around London super easy.
The surrounding area is busy but safe. Inside the hotel is clean. Staff were always on site and helpful. I would stay here again.
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8/10 Very good
27 Jul 2026
We were on the fourth floor but it has double flights of stairs and there were a lot! Wasn’t a problem for us but if you’d struggle make sure you request a lower floor.
Booked a cozy double and it was cozy but has everything we needed.
Bathroom again was cozy but was clean.
View out the window was the trees in the park opposite.
Aircon was brilliant
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6/10 Good
6 Jun 2026
The location is simply excellent,but the room is too small for 2 people.Was disappointed there are no elevators in the hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional
11 Nov 2025
Great staff and great service
Verified review
8/10 Very good
13 Mar 2026
Having to pay £100 (holding fee) is not needed.
Only hotel I’ve stayed at that does this.
Not a fan of this method.
Staff very friendly & would recommend.
Great location as well.
Fairly comfortable although you can hear what’s going on in the adjacent rooms.
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8/10 Very good
24 Oct 2025
Good price compared with other hotels in central London and very close to all the transport links around Paddington station. Lovely reception staff. Room was great, comfy bed and crisp linen. Bathroom very small - everything you need and a good shower but it wouldn't suit a larger person. Door would benefit from more soundproofing - I could hear guests in the rooms opposite talking, but maybe I was unlucky and they were being particularly loud.
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6/10 Good
15 Oct 2025
On the plus, the room was immaculately clean, everything looked very new, and the bed was very comfy.
I found the man on reception unwelcoming, and I am never impressed when a hotel reception says your room number out loud when you are a woman travelling solo. Need a company policy and training on this.
It’s an old property, so no lifts (I was on the 4th floor but thankfully only an overnight bag). It is single glazed windows so a bit noisy, and not great sound proofing between rooms.
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8/10 Very good
29 Jun 2026
Perfect location right beside Paddington. Easy to access train to all over London and UK.
The room was small but with all necessary you need.
Air kondition was great.
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8/10 Very good
6 May 2026
Excellent location, rooms are clean and cozy. O only slight downside is that there’s no elevator to take suitcases up but staff will help with that
Verified review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Apr 2026
When we arrived the lady on reception was very helpful and a accommodating and we were very impressed with everything.
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10/10 Exceptional
15 May 2026
Fantastic location 5 minutes walk from Paddington. Very clean and well equipped, newly renovated with really helpful friendly staff.
Yes bathrooms tiny but spotless and had everything you could need and more. Some noise but that's expected in a period building in a major city. Would not hesitate to book again.
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4/10 Fair
19 Jun 2026
Average London stay. There was mould in my room I could hardly breath at some point. I had to have windows open at all times. I knew what I was getting. I was hopeful but They won’t see me again.
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6/10 Good
29 Mar 2026
Very small room, however is an ideal location for a very short stay. Staff woke us up at 12am telling off other guests next door. Not well handled. Overall for the price, there are better options available.
Verified review
8/10 Very good
7 Jun 2026
No ac
Verified review
6/10 Good
29 Oct 2025
Shower was way too small!
Verified review
4/10 Fair
23 Mar 2026
Was no blind in Bathroom we didn’t notice as we checked in after 21-00 an was dark we went straight out when we came back I went to reception an complained about this ,
I had to hold a towel by window for wife to shower this month room 406
Verified review
6/10 Good
26 Apr 2026
Overall an ok place to stay. The room was very clean and nicely decorated, the bed was very comfy. It's in a decent area with good transport links and a shirt walk from Hyde Park.
However, the bathroom was very small and hard to navigate. We were put in one of the lower rooms and there was some vibration from the trains. That would have been fine, except something in or above the room was rattling every time a train went under (about every 3-5 minutes). I reported it to the front desk as we were struggling to sleep and I'm not sure they understood what I was trying to say and just told me it's the trains and they stop at midnight. They did stop at midnight and we managed to get some sleep, only to be woken up by the rattling when services resumed around 6:30am.
I would overall recommend this as a place to stay, just maybe in one of the rooms on the upper floor.
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2/10 Poor
30 Jan 2026
Room was unbearably hot. Aircon blew warm air. Asked for another room. This was accommodated. I was moved from the 4th floor (No lift) to the ground floor. This room was just as hot with the AC blowing hot even when you select cold. I found a new hotel and was refused my money back
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4/10 Fair
21 Nov 2025
I have already tried to send comments to the hotel directly but have had no reply to my email so am having to review publicly which I wouldn’t normally do, I booked a ‘delux double room’ and requested a quiet room, I was given a room that was incredibly basic, had a noisy electric heater on the wall that rattled the light fitting, it shook every time a tube went past, the smell in the tiny bathroom was so bad I could barely use it, check in involved handing a key and telling me a room number - no directions to the room, wifi info or any info on the hotel - it was all very basic, wouldn’t recommend
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10/10 Exceptional
17 Sept 2026
Odalar küçük ama zaten bu fotoğraflarda görünüyordu. Ben tek başıma olduğum için bir problem olmadı ve her şeyden memnun kaldım. Asansör yok, bu göz önünde bulundurulmalı.
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10/10 Exceptional
16 Jul 2026
Fin beliggenhet fem min fra Paddington stasjon. Rolig strøk med mange hotell. Gode spiseplasser. Hotellet er pent oppusset. Reint og stilt