Hotel Indigo London Paddington

Introduction: The Hotel Indigo London Paddington is ideal if you have reason to need access to Paddington Station. Just 100 yards from the station where you can take dedicated services to Heathrow airport (Heathrow Express and Heathrow Connect) or out to other parts of England. While some 1.7 miles from the very heart of London this area is popular thanks to its good mix of amenities, transport links and lower rates than the most central locations. Its just 400 yards from here to the large parks of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens where you'll find much to do including play areas, boating, cafes, landscaped gardens and a good number of statues. The adjacent Praed Street has a few small shops while its less than half a mile to the north east for the major shopping high street of Edgware Road. Slightly further to the south west finds Queensway (0.6 miles) and Notting Hill (1.1 miles). Oxford Street, one of Europe's busiest shopping high streets is 0.7 miles to the east. Just south of the hotel is Bayswater Road where several major bus routes run and a taxis are plentiful. There are 3 tube stations within 0.4 miles. Local attractions include the Alexandra Fleming Laboratory (0.1 miles), Church Street Market (0.5 miles), Speakers Corner (0.7 miles), Serpentine Gallery (0.7 miles) and the Albert Memorial (0.9 miles).

Hotel:
Opened in December 2008 the Hotel Indigo Paddington is 64 room 4 star contemporary and hip boutique hotel from an international chain. The hotels style is chic and luxurious. The design is said to "bring together mathematics, art and nature in perfect symmetry". One innovative idea is the changing nature of the hotel in accordance with the season. This includes switching scents and music, along with changing artwork.
The bedrooms all have individually controlled air-conditioning rooms and are decorated in warm colours with a hardwood flooring, pure wall floor rug and plush bedding and duvets. In-room amenities include a satellite TV with pay movies and internet browser, double glazing, safe, CD player, coffee/tea facilities, minibar, WiFi, desk with lamp, dual line phone with voicemail and worldlink power and phone/internet connector. The rooms each have their own bathroom with hairdryer and spa inspired showers.
Deluxe and King rooms have their own patio area.
Rooms are all non-smoking. Newspaper delivered fee each morning to each room. Turndown service and daily maid service provided. Two bedrooms are adapted for improved accessibility.
Hotels operates a room service menu.

Within the hotel is the Phi Brasserie restaurant and Cafe where the menu is seasonal traditional British dishes with a contemporary twist. The menu makes use of natural ingredients, organic ingredients and trans fat free options. Also serves coffee and has a wine list to go with your meal.
Open for breakfast (full, continental, veggi), lunch (includes two course express menu option) and dinner, 07.00 till 23.00.
The Hotel Indigo also has a cocktail lounge (accessible 24/7) for guests to relax in. There is also an ice machine within the hotel.

WiFi is provided free of charge throughout the hotel.
For the energetic or those just trying to keep in shape the hotel has the Phitness Studio which is open 24 hours and offers weight machines, free weights, cycles and cardio equipment. There's an even a TV to keep your attention during long work outs.
Another facility for guests is the hotels convenience store and florist. The public areas are all air-conditioned and there is a concierge service. A nice extra is the grocery shopping service the hotel runs.
24 hour front desk. Hotel has meeting facilities.