Experience the charm of London at The Craven Hotel, near Hyde Park. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, and enjoy car rentals on site for a convenient journey around the city. With concierge services and multilingual staff, this hotel offers attentive service.
London (QQP-Paddington Train Station) - 6 min walk
Marylebone Station - 23 min walk
Lancaster Gate Underground Station - 4 min walk
Paddington Underground Station - 6 min walk
Queensway Underground Station - 10 min walk
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
The Craven Hotel puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. This Victorian hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from Marble Arch and Oxford Street. Public transportation is just a short walk: Lancaster Gate Underground Station is 4 minutes and Paddington Underground Station is 6 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
39 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 17
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
On-site car rental
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Reception hall
Victorian architecture
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
20-inch TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Fees & policies
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
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.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
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
Does The Craven Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Craven Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Craven Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Craven Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Craven Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Craven Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What's the area around The Craven Hotel like?
The Craven Hotel is in London City Centre, a short 4-minute walk from Lancaster Gate Underground Station and 6 minutes' walk from Hyde Park.
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Reviews
The Craven Hotel Reviews
5.2
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5.8
Cleanliness
7.8
Location
6.2
Staff & service
4.4
Eco-friendliness
4.8
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
6/10 Good
Sep 10, 2025
Good location but toilet and washbasin to improve
A very small room but centrally located in Paddington which is a very big advantage and a few minutes walk from the Underground station at Paddington and also
Direct connection to the London Heathrow. The toilet as well as wash basin are made where it’s both very difficult to use.
Alexander job
Alexander job, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 16, 2025
Great experience. Great area. Great service
Nice people. Great Area. Accomodations were lovely. Communicative staff and very helpful and accomodating. This place let us check in speedily, check on us throughout the stay and the facility was nice enough.
Cassandra
Cassandra, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Sep 13, 2025
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the overall experience was poor the room definitely needs a re paint as it is runned down. The bed is uncomfortable the walls are grubby and the bathroom was ridiculously tiny you didn’t even have space to sit on the toilet as the sink was practically on top of you- aswell no hot water from the shower just pure coldness!
It was very noisy at night time too, the service wasn’t very good either we had to wait a couple hours for some extra pillows. if your looking for a cheap place to stay then stay here lol!
sophia
sophia, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Sep 26, 2025
Not very good. Booked a deluxe double and sorry to say it was disgusting. Nothing deluxe about it. Dirty, tired and tiny. No tea coffee facilities. Moved to another room and no hot water. Moved again which was a lot better but the hotel is not clean or hygienic. For the price you pay it’s just not worth it. I come a lot on business here but will try and avoid this hotel
Harish
Harish, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 8, 2025
I was worried about staying here because of previous bad reviews but for the price I paid in the location. It wasn’t bad and the service was amazing. They always wanted me to be comfortable and have the best stay possible so if you’re looking for something in this location at a low rate I think this is a decent choice
Verified traveler
6-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 26, 2025
Sad , poor condition small hotel
patrick
patrick, 4-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 5, 2025
Great staff, downhill after check in… sorry 😕
I hate being negative about places but I was asked to leave a review and I’m not going to BS. The staff member I met was very nice and helpful I have nothing bad to say about him. The room cost me £50 so I wasn’t expecting the Plaza standard!
paul
paul, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 14, 2025
Weekend break. Would have liked to have a kettle in room. It was advertised on the website.
Jaimes
Jaimes, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Sep 24, 2025
Do not stay here
Paid for 3 nights and stayed for one. The pictures are incredibly deceptive. The room wreaked of rubbing alcohol and mold which caused headaches and nausea. We kept the window open and it still didn’t help. The shower didn’t drain, the walls had smashed bugs on it, it was so small we couldn’t walk around our bed, there was a hole in the wall that was covered by the headboard. The small tv that was the size of a laptop screen didn’t work. Also didn’t come with any amenities. Staff was rude to incoming guests.
Do not stay here. The only positive to this place is location. We ended up going to another hotel further away. Save yourself time and money and book a different hotel
Alexis
Alexis, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 24, 2025
Don’t waste your money!!!
I got there early and told to come back at three, came back and had to wait over 15 minutes for someone to come and check me in. The room was small and the shower was even worse because you had to manoeuvre yourself to get in. The mattress was terrible, could not get comfortable and had hardly any sleep, I will never go there again and would not recommend it to anybody!!
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
May 7, 2025
Terrible hotel
Aleksandr
Aleksandr, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2025
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.
Alma
Alma, 4-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 5, 2025
Not good experience
Polite reception. Clean beds. But broken toilet seat, dirty toilet bowl, strong smell of cigarettes in the room.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 9, 2025
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.
Michele
Michele, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jul 28, 2025
The outside of the hotel building seems to be ok but everything inside the hotel is too old and filthy. The mattress was very old and covered in stains; so were the carpets of the room and the entire floor, actually. The floors are too old and squeaky, and so are the doors of the rooms. It is impossible to get a sleep because of the all the noises you hear from the hallway or the other rooms. Total disaster and not worth the money you pay for your stay…
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 6, 2025
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.
TUNGCHENG
TUNGCHENG, 6-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 29, 2025
Quite and clean
Uzo
Uzo, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2024
Clean hotel and good location with good price
Mitri
Mitri, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Apr 27, 2025
This was dirty, broken, cramped. I felt gross staying there.
Andrea
Andrea, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jul 9, 2025
Terrible stay.
Terrible stay. The room was very dirty. It smelled like cigarette smoke and cat urine. The bed sheets had a bad odor and were wrinkled, as if they had already been used. The toilet was filthy, and the sink was clogged—it would fill up while brushing my teeth. The entire bathroom had a terrible smell. The carpet was also extremely dirty.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 23, 2025
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!
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
May 25, 2025
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.
Shane
Shane, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
May 5, 2025
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.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Apr 29, 2025
Me marche al segundo día.
Tuve que marcharme al segundo dia porque estaba sucio, había que pagar aparte para que limpiaran tu habitación, el lavabo era un asco y no cabía una persona sentada en el WC ni en la ducha!
Dr. Jorge
Dr. Jorge, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 8, 2025
It was so friendly caring from the start!!!the receptionist (IwishIaskedhisname!)was so caring and understanding!!!we travelled with a baby so he made sure that our room suitable for this-on 1rst floor, warm,big enough with easy reachable facilities!!we are so thankful and pleased!!!