Grand Hotel Bellevue London

Overall, the standout was the friendly staff and service, but seems like this is a new hotel which is still figuring out some kinks. Although supposedly designed by experienced hoteliers, there were some basic things which they didn't get right. See below for pros and cons: Pros: *Since the hotel is brand new, the rooms appear renovated and modern with nice, though basic, decor. *Really well-dressed and friendly staff who have a positive “can do” attitude. Usually interactions with hotel staff can be perfunctory, but these guys were really friendly and personable. *The mattress, bed sheets and pillows are comfortable, particularly the mattress is nice and firm *Pin needed to enter the front door, good security * TV and Chromecast is available. * The neighborhood itself (Paddington) isn’t anything too special but the hotel is only 5 mins walk from Paddington station, which is a really big and convenient station with lots of train lines. Cons * The shower curtain does not reach the bottom of the shower cubicle and so there will be leakage of water causing the bathroom to be wet. This seemed to be a rookie design flaw. * No air ventilation in the bathroom and so the mirror and walls have condensation and don’t clear unless you manually wipe it away * Very minimalist and spartan room, no closet or even hooks to hang jackets and coats * No tables or chairs * A tiny/narrow (barely) full length mirror * Layout was a bit weird, had to open and get thru 3 doors to get to the room

The room was MUCH smaller than advertised. It was very expensive for the lacking accommodation. The hallways almost always were crowded with cleaning equipment from the cleaners. The elevators were very slow. The bed was comfortable. But if you have two guests you have to crawl over the other person to get out of bed. The sink in the bathroom was beyond comically small. It was impossible to use without getting water EVERYwhere. The shower steam apparently sets off a silent fire sensor which we were called about and asked if there was an issue.

Little condescending to Americans but overall staff was helpful, facility was lovely. Doors are very secure, which can be tough to get through, elevator was quirky. I had a lot of luggage which was hard to maneuver in the small halls but it’s so charming it’s forgivable

Spotless hotel in a great location. Professional and courteous staff. Lovely touches in the rooms with a correspondence set and quality mini bar items. Comfy beds and effective and quiet aircon. Would recommend 100%

Hotel is smart. The room is luxurious (i.e.bedding), but very small. Kettle unnecessarily complicated and sink so small that you can barely fill the kettle! No mini bar/fridge, no iron, no desk. Free drink voucher but no one in the bar to serve it (tried twice)

Check-in experience was excellent and the ability to store luggage before our room was ready was very welcome. Room was very clean. The only complaint was that the basin in the bathroom was extremely tiny.

This is a beautiful, obviously newly renovated hotel done in lovely decor. It is perfectly situated (5 minute walk) from Paddington Station which is why we chose it. The staff were welcoming and gracious. Our room, charmingly called a "cabin" was ridiculously small even for London standards which is why I gave the 2 star rating. Due to some glitch the door to our room did not have a room number (?). We did have a king size bed with beautiful linen but the only other piece of furniture in the room was a small day bed located 14 inches from the bed. This was the only place to put our two carry on suitcases. The room had no closet, chair, dresser, desk, luggage rack nor any place these items could have been located. With our (very small) suitcases on the daybed there was no other place to sit in the room besides the bed.The bathroom was reasonable size but alas, no place to set down toiletries. There were only 2 electrical outlets in the entire room. The view from our window was an outside staircase. The hotel does have a gym but my husband was told that it was already occupied by the maximum of 2 people and he was thus unable to use it.

Overall, the standout was the friendly staff and service, but seems like this is a new hotel which is still figuring out some kinks. Although supposedly designed by experienced hoteliers, there were some basic things which they didn't get right. See below for pros and cons: Pros: *Since the hotel is brand new, the rooms appear renovated and modern with nice, though basic, decor. *Really well-dressed and friendly staff who have a positive “can do” attitude. Usually interactions with hotel staff can be perfunctory, but these guys were really friendly and personable. *The mattress, bed sheets and pillows are comfortable, particularly the mattress is nice and firm *Pin needed to enter the front door, good security * TV and Chromecast is available. * The neighborhood itself (Paddington) isn’t anything too special but the hotel is only 5 mins walk from Paddington station, which is a really big and convenient station with lots of train lines. Cons * The shower curtain does not reach the bottom of the shower cubicle and so there will be leakage of water causing the bathroom to be wet. This seemed to be a rookie design flaw. * No air ventilation in the bathroom and so the mirror and walls have condensation and don’t clear unless you manually wipe it away * Very minimalist and spartan room, no closet or even hooks to hang jackets and coats * No tables or chairs * A tiny/narrow (barely) full length mirror * Layout was a bit weird, had to open and get thru 3 doors to get to the room

For a short overnight stay it was fine, but the rooms are very tiny - as is the sink in the bathroom, not really usable. Housekeeping entered our room twice without announcing - for one night’s stay I don’t understand why they’d need to at all. Breakfast was very basic

The room was MUCH smaller than advertised. It was very expensive for the lacking accommodation. The hallways almost always were crowded with cleaning equipment from the cleaners. The elevators were very slow. The bed was comfortable. But if you have two guests you have to crawl over the other person to get out of bed. The sink in the bathroom was beyond comically small. It was impossible to use without getting water EVERYwhere. The shower steam apparently sets off a silent fire sensor which we were called about and asked if there was an issue.

This hotel still feels new and clean and the staff are working hard. The room was quiet, with quality bed linen, a stylish tiny en suite shower room and both air-con and an opening window. I stay in London most weeks on business and probably won’t stay here again however. While the photos online of the reception area, building facade and inside staircase accurately reflect reality the rooms do not. My room was essentially a tiny magnolia box, only one side of the double bed was accessible by a normal healthy adult. There is no wardrobe, table, storage or dressing table. Literally nowhere to hang my coat, which ended up on the floor. Not even a coat hook! The complimentary hot drink was limited to camomile tea or black coffee. I care little for monogrammed bathroom mats if I cannot hang up my coat, store my clothes somewhere clean and have a cup of tea with milk.

Spotless hotel in a great location. Professional and courteous staff. Lovely touches in the rooms with a correspondence set and quality mini bar items. Comfy beds and effective and quiet aircon. Would recommend 100%

Very nice and clean hotel also very close to paddington.

Check-in experience was excellent and the ability to store luggage before our room was ready was very welcome. Room was very clean. The only complaint was that the basin in the bathroom was extremely tiny.

Noisy cleaning very early doors. Tiny rooms, but cheap.

Excellent service and suitable for a solo traveler with lots of dinning options near by. Very clean room

The room is small with a very high bed. I need to climb up with some effort. The shower curtain is also very short which cannot prevent water from going to the carpet outside. The price is also not friendly but it is really convenient. Just a few minutes walk from Paddington station.

I have never stayed in a room where there was nowhere to hang your clothes other than one hook on the wall. No closet, no hangers. Nothing. Not great for a business trip when you need your shirts to be hung properly.

What makes this hotel special is the staff. The gentleman who helped with our bags and the young woman at the desk were welcoming, friendly, polite, and very helpful -- the kind of service so rarely seen when traveling these days. They made us feel like guests, not just customers. The hotel itself is lovely and perfectly located for Paddington station. The one downside is that, as others have mentioned, there is literally nowhere to put your clothes, even in a superior room -- no hangers, no drawers, not even a suitcase rack. Even small rooms can be made more accommodating, so I hope the hotel will rethink the use of limited space; I'd much rather have somewhere to hang up my clothes than have an extensive mini-bar!

The room was very small, especially the bathroom, but it was beautiful, cozy and clean.

Great property! Walls are a little think so you hear noises but I sleep w earplugs anyways and slept soundly on the comfy bed.

Cabin room description and picture were a little deceptive. While the rooom was nicely appointed with wood features, the bed was enclosed by 3 walls and quite high. It was built on a riser shelf to accommodate suitcases beneath due to compact nature of room. At 5’6” height I had a difficult time getting in and out of bed. Also had to crawl over husband to get out of bed to use the toilet. The hotel itself was posh, staff were friendly, rooms and premise were secure. Cramped cabin room was disappointing.

The room is extremely tiny and there's hardly any free space. You can't have your luggage on the floor opening up. There is no desk, so you must eat, write, and do everything on the elevated bed. The worst part is that there is no soundproofing. You hear everything your next-door neighbors say, do, even when they whisper and sigh. It's quite unbelievable. They do have a convenient location and the staff was nice,.

Great location for Paddington Station. Fab staff, quiet room with very comfortable beds. Room was small but perfectly formed, ideal for short break. Would definitely stay here again.

We booked a double standard room which was so tiny. No place to put luggage. The bathroom was so tiny, an acquaintance described it like a coffin! The hotel upgraded us to a bigger room ( at cost) but was so much better. Staff were very friendly & helpful. Hotel was a short walk to Hyde Park & Paddington Station, very convenient.

The room is small with a very high bed. I need to climb up with some effort. The shower curtain is also very short which cannot prevent water from going to the carpet outside. The price is also not friendly but it is really convenient. Just a few minutes walk from Paddington station.

Very convenient for an overnight stay close to Paddington, and perhaps the best option on its street of lined up hotels. The bed was comfortable but the room was matchbox sized.

Amazing staff!

Little condescending to Americans but overall staff was helpful, facility was lovely. Doors are very secure, which can be tough to get through, elevator was quirky. I had a lot of luggage which was hard to maneuver in the small halls but it’s so charming it’s forgivable

Great spot close to Paddington. Room small but as advertised. Was very comfortable as a solo traveller. Staff warm, friendly and accommodating.

What makes this hotel special is the staff. The gentleman who helped with our bags and the young woman at the desk were welcoming, friendly, polite, and very helpful -- the kind of service so rarely seen when traveling these days. They made us feel like guests, not just customers. The hotel itself is lovely and perfectly located for Paddington station. The one downside is that, as others have mentioned, there is literally nowhere to put your clothes, even in a superior room -- no hangers, no drawers, not even a suitcase rack. Even small rooms can be made more accommodating, so I hope the hotel will rethink the use of limited space; I'd much rather have somewhere to hang up my clothes than have an extensive mini-bar!

Staff was friendly, efficient, and accommodating. Lovely property.

Great location for Paddington Station. Fab staff, quiet room with very comfortable beds. Room was small but perfectly formed, ideal for short break. Would definitely stay here again.

The hotel was very nice overall, but we did feel as if some of the staff where not very energetic or eager to be there for us. The breakfast was okay, nothing extraordinary. And the staff during breakfast weren’t either very ”top”; they seemed tired. The room was super nice-the sink was very very small so it was hard to wash our face without getting the whole floor wet. Since we didnt spend so much time there it didnt affect us at all (and it didnt realy until thinking about it), and we had a cozy time anyway.

The building was quite charming, it was in a great location, and service was impeccable.

Sadly, we arrived pretty late in the evening and then got an early text that flight later in the day was cancelled and had to rush to the airport. SO, we didn't get to appreciate all this place had to offer. What we did experience was very helpful and polite staff, a very comfortable bed, and a quiet room. We were looking forward to the breakfast that we had heard great things about...but had to bolt. I would definitely stay there again.

The location of this hotel was great, really easy to get to/from the tube stations. My room was very comfortable and perfect for what I needed. The staff was incredible, so helpful and kind. Enjoyed staying here and can definitely recommend to anyone else going to London.

We chose the hotel for its proximity to Paddington Station. Very glad we made this choice. The renovations are beautiful, the room was really nice.

Great Boutique Hotel, ideal for Paddington Station and Heathrow, if the Heathrow Express ever gets back up to speed

We got one of the smaller room and it was small but I did know that going in. Bathroom sink was tiny and you couldn't wash your hands without gettting the floor wet, but the shower was good size. Lots of food options in the area and a beautiful are of new building and food option along the canal just a couple of blocks north of the hotel.

Very nice hotel close to Paddington station

Great location for Paddington Station. Fab staff, quiet room with very comfortable beds. Room was small but perfectly formed, ideal for short break. Would definitely stay here again.

Lovely hotel and very convenient from train but not in the best of areas. Hotel did a good job

Beautiful hotel on a quiet street, a short distant from paddington station.

Whilst the rooms are tiny, and surrounding area undesirable, this boutique hotel is beautifully designed with polished finishing and thoughtful layout. Most definitely the best hotel in the area by far.

Great London visit. Enjoyed BBC Proms. Nice day trip to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and bath. Hotel was great and great location close to Paddington station.

Great location for coming in from Heathrow

Overall, the standout was the friendly staff and service, but seems like this is a new hotel which is still figuring out some kinks. Although supposedly designed by experienced hoteliers, there were some basic things which they didn't get right. See below for pros and cons: Pros: *Since the hotel is brand new, the rooms appear renovated and modern with nice, though basic, decor. *Really well-dressed and friendly staff who have a positive “can do” attitude. Usually interactions with hotel staff can be perfunctory, but these guys were really friendly and personable. *The mattress, bed sheets and pillows are comfortable, particularly the mattress is nice and firm *Pin needed to enter the front door, good security * TV and Chromecast is available. * The neighborhood itself (Paddington) isn’t anything too special but the hotel is only 5 mins walk from Paddington station, which is a really big and convenient station with lots of train lines. Cons * The shower curtain does not reach the bottom of the shower cubicle and so there will be leakage of water causing the bathroom to be wet. This seemed to be a rookie design flaw. * No air ventilation in the bathroom and so the mirror and walls have condensation and don’t clear unless you manually wipe it away * Very minimalist and spartan room, no closet or even hooks to hang jackets and coats * No tables or chairs * A tiny/narrow (barely) full length mirror * Layout was a bit weird, had to open and get thru 3 doors to get to the room

For a short overnight stay it was fine, but the rooms are very tiny - as is the sink in the bathroom, not really usable. Housekeeping entered our room twice without announcing - for one night’s stay I don’t understand why they’d need to at all. Breakfast was very basic

Stunning boutique hotel, with a French Parisian vibe, beautiful decor, and amazing staff. Honestly I was blown away! Breakfast was Fab, the bar was cute and cosy and the room was very comfortable, clean and cosy.

Hotel is smart. The room is luxurious (i.e.bedding), but very small. Kettle unnecessarily complicated and sink so small that you can barely fill the kettle! No mini bar/fridge, no iron, no desk. Free drink voucher but no one in the bar to serve it (tried twice)

No milk in the room. Dark location outside but inside and staff lovely

Location, staff, breakfast

The hotel was very nice overall, but we did feel as if some of the staff where not very energetic or eager to be there for us. The breakfast was okay, nothing extraordinary. And the staff during breakfast weren’t either very ”top”; they seemed tired. The room was super nice-the sink was very very small so it was hard to wash our face without getting the whole floor wet. Since we didnt spend so much time there it didnt affect us at all (and it didnt realy until thinking about it), and we had a cozy time anyway.

Sadly, we arrived pretty late in the evening and then got an early text that flight later in the day was cancelled and had to rush to the airport. SO, we didn't get to appreciate all this place had to offer. What we did experience was very helpful and polite staff, a very comfortable bed, and a quiet room. We were looking forward to the breakfast that we had heard great things about...but had to bolt. I would definitely stay there again.