The Lancaster Hotel

4.0 star property

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $158
$132 nightly
$158 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29

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36 Lancaster Gate, Bayswater, London, England, W2 3NP
  • Place, Kensington Gardens
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Queensway
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Triple Room, Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Suite, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

7.2 out of 10
Good
(31 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

London

With a stay at The Lancaster Hotel, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Kensington Gardens and 7 minutes by foot from Hyde Park. .This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Marble Arch and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Kensington High Street.

What's nearby

  • Kensington Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hyde Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Queensway - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Paddington Central - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kensington High Street - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Lancaster Gate Underground Station - 6 min walk
  • London Paddington Station - 10 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Halepi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tajrish Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Italian Gardens Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Nipa - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bizzarro - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Lancaster Hotel

The Lancaster Hotel offers 46 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes and hair dryers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Make yourself at home in one of the 46 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have hair dryers and bathrobes. Housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Lancaster Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 14.99 per person
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in, while all guests must show an official form of photo identification.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 14.99 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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The Lancaster Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 283 out of 969 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 372 out of 969 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 201 out of 969 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 969 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 969 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location,
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, nice new bathroom, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Taran

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location ideal
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms, great location near Kensington gardens. Highly recommend. Great staff who always make you feel welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Clean and spacious. Local to Paddington station, Hyde park and numerous other local restaurants and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy check in with friendly staff. clean and quiet room. Excellent location and great value price.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel I’ve stayed in in London
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charisse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mehvr

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Amazing room, great breakfast. Amenities were good. Stayed for 6 days with my family and thoroughly enjoyed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly acceptable for a basic/low cost hotel in London. In a nice part of town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Muhammad Kabir

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. I'm looking forward to coming back again. This is definitely my new place to stay whenever I'm in London!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Omar

Liked: Staff & service
The room was not so clean, but very nice personal.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean staff superb highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Noel

Good position. Large rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

shamaila

It was good and clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
had a great stay , room was fine , very quiet safe area near paddington and Hyde park , Queensway an bayswater tube just a little stroll away , what can I say lovely staff , plenty of selection at breakfast , slept well , very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, good size room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really nice hotel close to bayswater and hydepark. The staff was amazing and the room was very nice. My best stay in London anytime. Will go back on my next trip to London.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were great, room was warm & clean- location is amazing for the cost. Only one star down as don't expect a 4 star hotel, but we will revisit.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The setting of the hotel is marvellous very well decorated, bedroom nice and the staff were terrific. Right next to hyde Park and easy bus ride into city. Will be going again
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Samantha

Liked: Staff & service
Nice quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Younis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Room was fabulous and staff are kind and very helpful special thanks to Ali
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room. Helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

DESPINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was very nice, modern, clean. The room was great, spacious with nice bathroom. The hotel staff is very helpful and friendly, Mr.Bhakar was especially nice to us. Location is greqt too!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025