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The Craven Hotel

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel in London with a 24-hour front desk

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Triple Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reception
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
The Craven Hotel, steps from Hyde Park in central London, offers in-room WiFi for planning city excursions. On-site car rental simplifies exploration, and the concierge team provides personalized assistance in multiple languages.

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Single Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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10-11 Craven Terrace, Paddington, London, England, W2 3QD

What's nearby

  • Kensington Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hyde Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Marble Arch - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kensington High Street - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Oxford Street - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Lancaster Gate Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • London Paddington Station - 5 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bizzarro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Swan - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tajrish Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tukdin - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Les Filles - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Craven Hotel

Hotel near Hyde Park
Close to Kensington Gardens and Kensington Palace, The Craven Hotel provides amenities like car rentals on site. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff, a reception hall, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Smoke-free premises and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at The Craven Hotel boast comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 20-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 20-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 17

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Craven Hotel
Craven Hotel London
Craven London
Hotel Craven
England
The Craven Hotel Hotel
The Craven Hotel London
The Craven Hotel Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Is The Craven Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Craven Hotel?

The Craven Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Craven Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Craven Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Craven Hotel located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. Kensington High Street and Marble Arch are also within 1 mi (2 km). Lancaster Gate Underground Station is only a 4-minute walk and Paddington Underground Station is 6 minutes.

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Reviews

The Craven Hotel Reviews

5.2

5.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

6.2

Staff & service

4.4

Eco-friendliness

4.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 532 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 532 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 532 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 130 out of 532 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 144 out of 532 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Keiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
インターネットは繋がるし、スタッフが親切だった
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful! Situated in a beautiful, great location, near transportation, numerous dining options. My favorite aspect of it is that it’s near Hyde park!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Vamse

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
You should not rate this as 3 star property. At the best this is comparable to a motel. The room was extremely small
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shaid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Short walk from the underground and lots of dining options. Hotel is good enough for london considering the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Roy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Worst hotel I’ve ever stayed in. Dirty, gross and shocked that this is even offered on Expedia!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Janet

Liked: Staff & service
Good reception staff very helpful, room clean but very s.all no tea and coffee facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

patrick

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sad , poor condition small hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dean Edwin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was truly awful. The springs on my bed were completely broken, the hot water didn’t work in the shower, i wasn’t provided a towel and the room had stains on the carpet and door that looked like blood. The staff were extremely unhelpful and didn’t seem to care. Don’t stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nowlan

Liked: Staff & service
No
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, shared areas were not. Did I get bitten by bed bugs???
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vipin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property should be reported to Trading Standards.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Henny

Disliked: Cleanliness
Terrible room Black mould Wet walls and ceilings Floor was dirty and not hoovered Bed messy , I don’t even think the bed was changed !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aleksandr

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mesbah Isa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Avoid at all costs: filthy room, broken room lock (staff didn’t think was an issue and surprised when I raised it), no towels (had to ask), no soap, damp smell, busted mattress, broken TV and window closure. Absolutely awful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great hotel location

Location - great, room-clean; there was no hairdryer, but we got one upon request at the reception. The was also no tea kettle in the room to boil water; there is very little space in the shower but we fit in, the water is good, maybe there could be as many shampoo packets as there are nights of sleep...there was no soap or shower gel... could use more towels.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not good experience

Polite reception. Clean beds. But broken toilet seat, dirty toilet bowl, strong smell of cigarettes in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Srinivasa Rao

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The main reason is air conditioner is not working.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location was good and reception also great. Unfortunately the room was having some heating issues so I had to sleep with the window open. Luckily I always travel with earplugs otherwise it would have been difficult to sleep for long time due to the noise on the street. I stayed for one night so was still good for what I needed and the price paid.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

TUNGCHENG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean room, good location.

It is not 5 stars hotel, you cannot expect that much, however, the hotel has good location, there are 2 underground stations, some restaurants and grocery stores around that place. It is very convenient. If you are looking for clean, and convenient hotel to stay, I strong recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Uzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite and clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Disliked: Cleanliness
This was dirty, broken, cramped. I felt gross staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel and good location with good price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shane

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

No blind or curtains

Was provided a room with no blinds or curtain. In summer this means being woken up by sunlight by 5:00, never mind not having privacy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The server on the front desk was brilliant, I had a last minute late night booking and nothing was too much trouble. The room had a blocked toilet and a lot of peeling paint!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not good

I now London budget hotels are usually compact and in the smaller side, but this places rooms are ridiculously small. The bathrooms are so small when you sit on the toilet your head goes in the sink. Plus dont stay in this place in summer. It will be a sun trap and ridiculously hot coffin for you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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