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The Lancaster Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Hyde Park

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A modern interior with a round glass table, a decorative light fixture, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.
A hotel lobby with a round table, a chandelier, a display of flowers, and a glass display case with items.
A modern interior with a glass display case, a round table with a vase, a fireplace, and a television.
A lobby with a round table, a large chandelier, a glass display case, and a painting on the wall.
A row of white, classical-style townhouses with multiple windows and a central entrance.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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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)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite

A hotel room with a bed, a shower, a chair, and a desk.

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

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

View all photos for Superior Triple Room, Ensuite

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a patterned carpet.

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

View all photos for Superior Suite, Ensuite

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a mirror.

Superior Suite, Ensuite

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

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, Ensuite

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Superior Twin Room, Ensuite

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a coffee maker, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

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

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About the neighborhood

London

City center retreat .Within a 10-minute walk of this London City Centre hotel, you'll find Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. Kensington High Street and Royal Albert Hall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Kensington Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hyde Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Westbourne Grove - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Queensway - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kensington Palace - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Lancaster Gate Underground Station - 6 min walk
  • London Paddington Station - 10 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Halepi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tajrish Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Italian Gardens Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Nipa - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Swan - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Lancaster Hotel

4-star hotel near Hyde Park
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and room service (during limited hours) are also featured at The Lancaster Hotel.

This 4-star London hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
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.

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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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 14.99 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Lancaster Hotel to the airport?

The Lancaster Hotel is 11.7 mi (59-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lancaster Hotel?

As of Jul 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lancaster Hotel on Jul 26, 2026 start from $125, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Lancaster Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Lancaster Hotel.

Does The Lancaster Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Lancaster Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 14.99 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Lancaster Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Lancaster Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM.

Is there free parking at The Lancaster Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Lancaster Hotel have a pool?

The Lancaster Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Lancaster Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Lancaster Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Lancaster Hotel to downtown London?

The Lancaster Hotel is 2.3 mi away from London.

The Lancaster Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 289 out of 997 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 380 out of 997 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 211 out of 997 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 997 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 997 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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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

Josue

Liked: Cleanliness
Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 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
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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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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

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

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wonderful neighborhood. Breakfast not worth the money
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 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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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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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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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

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

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

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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6/10 Okay

Samantha

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