A West London Boutique Hotel · Bayswater
Five minutes from Paddington station, two minutes from Hyde Park.
Rates from GBP 116 per night | TripAdvisor 4.6/5 | Travellers' Choice 2026
Read the reviewTucked into the elegant Victorian terraces of Westbourne Terrace, The Chilworth London Paddington is one of West London's most celebrated boutique hotels — blending Victorian townhouse character with modern comforts, just five minutes from Paddington station and two minutes from the green expanse of Hyde Park.
It's the kind of hotel that earns repeat guests. Not through spectacle, but through consistency: attentive multilingual staff, clean and thoughtfully designed rooms, and a location that makes getting anywhere in London genuinely easy.
Who is it best suited for? Couples drawn to the boutique atmosphere and neighbourhood character. Business guests who need fast Elizabeth line access to Heathrow or the City. Solo travellers who want a safe, well-connected base without paying central London prices. And families who need practical comfort without compromise.
TripAdvisor
4.6/5
From 2,366 reviews
London Ranking
#304
of 1,200 London hotels
Award
Travellers' Choice 2026
Top 10% of properties globally
The hotel's address is 55 Westbourne Terrace, London W2 3UY — a handsome, quiet residential street in the Bayswater district, just north of Hyde Park. It doesn't sit on a busy main road, which means the neighbourhood feels calm and residential rather than chaotic. That said, it's anything but isolated.
Bayswater has a genuinely cosmopolitan feel — a mix of long-established residents, international visitors, and a diverse restaurant scene that doesn't feel touristy. Notting Hill and Portobello Road are a 15-minute walk west; Kensington is equally accessible on foot. Lancaster Road and the streets around the hotel are safe and well-lit, which solo travellers — particularly solo female travellers — consistently note in reviews.
Hyde Park (Lancaster Gate)
2-minute walk
Paddington Station
5-minute walk
Elizabeth line to Heathrow
15 minutes
Bond Street
Two stops east
Liverpool Street
Under 20 minutes
Additional Lines
Bakerloo, Circle, District & Hammersmith & City
98 en-suite guestrooms across seven distinct categories. Rooms are honest about what they are — compact, well-designed London hotel rooms rather than sprawling suites — so it's worth understanding the differences before you book.
Entry-level option. At 10 square metres, it's small, and the hotel doesn't pretend otherwise. If you're a light packer spending most of your time exploring, it works perfectly well.
Size
10 sqm
Bed
Double
Best for budget-conscious couples
A modest step up in size with a double bed and the same core amenities. The extra two metres makes a noticeable difference in how the room breathes. The most popular category for couples on a city break.
Size
12 sqm
Bed
Double
Best for city break couples
Same footprint as the Deluxe Double, configured with two single beds. A sensible choice for friends travelling together or colleagues on a business trip who'd rather not share a bed.
Size
12 sqm
Beds
Twin
Best for friends and colleagues
Dedicated to solo travellers, and priced accordingly. You get the same standard amenities without paying a single supplement on a double room. A genuinely good-value option that's rare to find done this thoughtfully.
Size
10 sqm
Bed
Single
Best for solo travellers
The largest standard category at 16 square metres, designed for three guests. Families and small groups will appreciate the extra space, and the layout is practical rather than cramped.
Size
16 sqm
Beds
Triple
Best for families and small groups
This is where things get noticeably more comfortable. Club rooms add a coffee and tea maker — which sounds minor until you've stayed in a London hotel without one — along with enhanced décor and a more polished finish.
Size
15 sqm
Bed
Double
Extra
Coffee/tea maker
Best for comfort seekers
The premium twin option, matching the Club Double in size and upgraded amenities — including the coffee and tea maker — with a twin bed configuration. Ideal for travellers who want the comfort of a Club room without a shared bed.
Size
15 sqm
Beds
Twin
Extra
Coffee/tea maker
Best for premium twin guests
All rooms include flat-screen TV, air conditioning, safety deposit box, direct-dial telephone, hair dryer and free WiFi.
If you're a light sleeper, request a room further down the corridor when booking — the front desk team is generally very responsive to these requests.
The Wellness Centre
A spa and fitness offering unusual for a 98-room boutique hotel.
Dining & Bar
In-house restaurant with a proper sit-down breakfast, room service, and a bar and lounge that periodically hosts wine release events.
Spa & Wellness
Steam room, hot tub and Jacuzzi, fitness centre with weight-training machines, and beauty treatments including massages, facials and body treatments.
Connectivity & Business
Free WiFi throughout, fax and photocopying, ironing service, invoice provision on request, tour desk, cashless payment accepted.
Parking
On-site covered parking available with a surcharge — a genuine rarity in central London. Book in advance, particularly during peak season.
Security & Guest Services
CCTV, smoke alarms, key card access, 24-hour security, lift on-site, baggage storage, and express check-in and check-out.
Thoughtful Touches
Board games and puzzles available for guests — a small but telling detail about the hotel's approach to the guest experience.
4.6/5
From 2,366 TripAdvisor reviews
Ranked #304 of 1,200 London hotels
—Travellers' Choice 2026
—Top 10% of properties globally
4.8
Location
4.6
Service
4.5
Cleanliness
4.3
Value
4.2
Sleep Quality
4.0
Rooms
The warmth and attentiveness of front desk staff — team members named Humayra, Kamalia, Maaz and Taj appear repeatedly in independent reviews. Guests also cite cleanliness on arrival, the location for exploring London, and the quality and variety of breakfast as reasons they return.
Compact room sizes at entry-level categories, and occasional morning noise in rooms near the lift corridor. Both are easily avoided with room selection at the booking stage — size up to a Club or Triple room and request a room further down the corridor.
The in-house restaurant handles a proper sit-down breakfast — continental and full cooked English. Whether it's included depends on your rate; it's available as a paid add-on and reviews consistently rate it positively. The bar and lounge is a genuinely comfortable space for a drink before or after dinner, and periodically hosts wine release events.
Closer to the hotel, Bayswater and Queensway offer a diverse range of international restaurants — Lebanese, Greek, Japanese and more — most within a 10-minute walk.
Locanda Locatelli
Giorgio Locatelli's Italian in Portman Square — roughly 20 minutes east.
The Palomar
Jerusalem-inspired cooking in Soho — about 25 minutes by tube.
Barrafina
Spanish tapas done properly, with multiple London locations.
Hyde Park
Serpentine Gallery, Winter Wonderland
2-minute walk
Notting Hill & Portobello Road
15-minute walk west
Kensington Palace
Approx. 1.5 miles south
Natural History Museum & V&A
South Kensington
Harrods
1.3 miles, Knightsbridge
Primrose Hill & Regent's Park
1.8 miles north
Day Trips via Paddington
Windsor under 1hr · Cotswolds 90 mins
Rates start from GBP 116 per night — competitive for a four-star boutique hotel this close to Paddington station and Hyde Park. Check-in is from 15:00, check-out by 11:00, with express options and baggage storage available.
The hotel is bookable through the hotel website directly, TripAdvisor, Agoda, hotel-rez.com and other OTAs. Booking directly often carries advantages — best-rate guarantees, easier communication for special requests, and sometimes complimentary extras. The Chilworth is part of the Montcalm Hotels group and participates in the Montcalm Hotels loyalty scheme.
Mid-week stays (Monday to Thursday) typically offer better value than weekends. Late January to early March tends to offer the best combination of lower rates and manageable crowds. For peak season (May–September), booking 6–8 weeks ahead is advisable.
For the right traveller — one who values location, service and cleanliness over room size — The Chilworth delivers reliably and consistently.
The questions travellers ask most often about staying at The Chilworth London Paddington.
55 Westbourne Terrace, W2 3UY, in the Bayswater district — two minutes from Hyde Park and five minutes from Paddington station.
Rates start from GBP 116 per night.
Seven categories: Compact Double (10 sqm), Deluxe Double (12 sqm), Deluxe Twin (12 sqm), Deluxe Single (10 sqm), Deluxe Triple (16 sqm), Club Double (15 sqm), and Club Twin (15 sqm).
It depends on the rate booked. Breakfast is available as a paid add-on and is consistently well reviewed — a proper sit-down affair with continental and full cooked English options.
Yes. The hotel has a full spa and wellness centre with a steam room, hot tub and Jacuzzi, fitness centre with weight-training machines, and beauty treatments including massages, facials and body treatments.
On-site covered parking is available with a surcharge. Book in advance — it's a limited resource. Paid public parking is also available nearby.
Check-in from 15:00; check-out by 11:00. Express check-in and check-out are available for guests who need flexibility, and baggage storage is offered for early arrivals and late departures.
Yes to both. There's a dedicated Deluxe Single room priced without a single supplement, a Deluxe Triple for families, 24-hour multilingual front desk staff, and a safe, walkable neighbourhood that solo travellers — including solo female travellers — consistently highlight in reviews.
At 55 Westbourne Terrace, W2 3UY — two minutes from Hyde Park and five minutes from Paddington station. Rates from GBP 116 per night, with a 4.6/5 TripAdvisor rating and the Travellers' Choice 2026 award.
