The Castleton Hotel prides itself on providing comfortable and clean budget accomodation in the heart of London.  Not too far from the airports and with great tube, bus, and taxi connections to the rest of the city, Paddington is an ideal base for exploring the nation’s capital.

And our guests seem to agree.  Just have a read of the few recent reviews below:

This hotel offers good value for a London Hotel. The location is great, just a couple of minutes from the station, off Praed Street with the entrance on London Street. The room was in the basement and though small was ensuite with room to hang clothes and very clean.
The staff were very friendly, the breakfast was fine, cereal, toast, juice and hot buffet with the usual eggs, bacon, beans, sausage and toast.
London Street has plenty of pubs, shops cafes and restaurants.
If you want to be close to Paddington with everything you need on the doorstep this hotel will meet your needs.

- LuckyDuckBristol, TripAdvisor

The Castleton Hotel´s best attribute is it´s location. It is close to Paddington Station and an assortment of shops, bars and eateries. I read through many accommodation types and reviews when it came to selecting a place to stay on my recent trip to London. Having stayed previously in another hotel on Sussex Gardens (which was very disappointing), I was a bit dubious. But the reviews overall for Castleton Hotel were favourable. Thus I decided to book it. The staff were friendly, welcoming and courteous. Always saying hello and goodbye/night. That is always a nice start or end to the day. The hotel on appearance was tidy (except for the elevator floor). And the foyer/entrance was neat and presentable. I had read that the rooms and bathrooms were rather small. This was an understatement. And the only real disappointment in the whole experience. Apart from that, I had a pleasant stay. And would return. Great price!

- Mark Sheedy, Venere

Recently my wife and I stayed at Castleton Hotel for 2 nights in October. It is true that the room is a little on the small side, and the ensuite is tiny. We had stayed at some other hotels in the same area, and believe me they have been even smaller. At least at Castleton, there was space for a chair and a small table in our room, and enough space for our suitcases without tripping over. It seems to be the standard nowadays for hotels to use pre-fabricated moulded bathroom. It is very tiny. Luckily we are not very big people, so we were OK. I can imagine people well over 6 ft tall and weighing 90 kg would find it hard to get into the shower. Also there is a lift. In other hotels, we had to lug our suitcases up three floors to our room. The other pleasant surprise was the room was fitted with air-conditioning. It was wonderful when we had the hot weather in London. The breakfast was OK too. There were cereals as well as the cooked English breakfast, which you help yourself, so you can as much or as little as you like. So on the whole, we were very happy with our stay there. 

 - Ray C, Expedia

Nationwide Italian chain Ask Italian Ubiquitous restaurant chain Ask Italian has reinvented its menus and interiors.  With the help of top chef Theo Randall and wine expert Adrian Garforth, the restaurant now boasts a high quality and competitive offering.

I’m proud to be helping inspire the team at ASK Italian to develop an authentic Italian menu’

The Spring Street branch in Paddington showcases what they have achieved and what will eventually be rolled out across the country.  A recent press event revealed that menus had been simplified to focus on high quality ingredients while the wine list reflected London’s increasingly sophisticated wine pallet.

Santa will be making an appearance at Sheldon Square next week to switch on the Christmas lights.

At 5.30pm on 1st December, the local Christmas lights will be switched on by the man in the red coat.  DJ Danny and the Edward Wilson School choir will provide the entertainment while traditional festive treats of hot chocolate, mince pies and mulled wine on offer to all.

London is extremely well served by the tube, buses, taxis, and trains.  But why not explore the city on foot?  Take the scenic route to find hidden treasures and cut down on transport costs.

Here are five attractions within walking distance of the Castleton Hotel, Paddington to get you started:

1) Hyde Park – Whether it’s concerts in the summer, Winter Wonderland in December, or the sheer natural beauty of the area inbetween, Hyde Park is worth visiting for its historical status as well as a place to escape from city life.

2) Oxford Street – London’s most famous shopping street is still going as strong as ever, and at 1km in length, is a buyer’s paradise.  Shop til you drop at stores to suit all budgets.

3) Marylebone High Street – For village life, head north to Marylebone.  Boutiques, patisseries, and markets line the street much of which is pedestrianised.  A great place to kick back and people-watch

4) Madame Tussauds – The next best thing to being snapped with a celebrity!  If you’re here with the kids, why not pick up a Merlin Annual pass, which includes entry to the London Eye and London Aquarium among other sites.

5) Wallace Collection & Sherlock Holmes Museum – The Wallace Collection (entry:free) is perhaps the grandest collection of private art in London, whilst the Sherlock Holmes museum at 221b Baker Street houses famous mementos from the fictional detective.

A brief walk from Paddington Station, at the end of Sussex Place, is a true gem of a London pub.

Owned by Fullers, the Victoria is steeped in history, adorned with old typewriters and antiquated photos, and brimming with atmosphere.  Music fans, roller skaters, business people, and families can be found here at any one time enjoying the eclectic food and drinks menu.  With two function rooms it can even be hired out for business events and weddings.

But don’t take our word for it, here are a few online reviews of the Victoria:

Nice, small, very british. I came from Germany and it was the best place to be in London.
Lovable and good eating. My favorite place in London. Very nice service and lots of charm.
Well done! – Zauberfrosch, Qype

Went in with my folks and girlfriend for sunday lunch last week. Excellent pie and good beer. Decor in the downstairs bar is top notch, while the dining room upstairs is very cosy. A little bit pricey, but I’ll be going back whenever I’m in the area. Recommended! – TommyRogers 1979, BeerintheEvening

Friendly staff with good food served Quite a nice bar with friendly and helpful staff. Had a sausage and mash which was good, better than the ones I’ve had so far around london. Served hot with rich onion gravy and cabbage. The Fuller beer i had was also quite a good one. Highly recommended to anyone who wants to enjoy good english food with a good pint in a lovely ambience. – Mafutu, Google

So you’re thinking about coming to London and what somewhere to stay which is affordable, close to the action and with easy links to Heathrow and the rail network.

Then Paddington is the ideal place to base yourself. The famous rail station is just 15 minutes away from Heathrow Airport via Heathrow Express, it is also the gateway to historic cities like Bristol, Oxford and Cardiff. Yet it is just a short Tube ride away from the centre of London.

Our great value bed & breakfast hotel, the Castleton is a short walk from the main railway station on Sussex Gardens or a quick cab ride away from many of London’s famous landmarks.

There’s also a lot to see and do within walking distance of the hotel. Baker Street is 15 minutes away, Hyde Park is five minutes away and Edgeware Road is also close by.

Thinking about book a great value hotel close to Paddington station? Or planning a trip to London and want to explore the West Country by train? Then the Castleton Hotel fits the bill nicely.

Just a couple of minutes walk from this historic station, the hotel makes a great base from which to explore.

From Paddington you can catch trains all over the West Country from Cornwall to Devon and from South Wales to Oxford. Click here for more details.

And if coming to London on business and need a bed and breakfast close to the station, then why not give us a call on  020 7706 4666 or LIKE our Facebook page.

To make it even easier for people to book rooms at the Castleton Hotel in Paddington, we have added a BOOK NOW feature to our Facebook Page.

We know that for many of you, Facebook is fast replacing the internet as the first port of call, so we are making it as simple as possible to make bookings.

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