The Hotel Indigo® London Paddington hotel is nestled in a busy part of the Paddington neighborhood, a place defined by comings and goings—vibrant with movement, eclectic and multicultural—things that vividly inspire our décor and overall experience. Inside, you’ll find modern interiors with thoughtful design details, bold colors and photo murals that tell our area’s diverse story in pictures. While the hotel is just a stroll away from the greenery of Hyde Park and the buzzing bars and cafes of Little Venice, our London Street Brasserie’s international breakfast—made with local produce—is just as popular with locals as our guests, making our hotel a crossroads itself, of sorts, one with serious taste and style.
Our state of the art fitness suite is open 24 hours a day and is complimentary for all our hotel guests. The Fitness Studio features universal weight machines, treadmills, cycles and more. Work-out towels are also provided.
On-Site Fitness Center Available
The beat begins just before five o’clock in the morning—the gentle tramp of a few bleary-eyed early birds. The intensity builds steadily until, by 8 a.m., it’s become a roar: the sound of thousands of travelers from across the U.K. and all corners of the world. This is Paddington Station: the heart of our neighborhood, key meeting point and melting pot of London, the world’s most international city. As well as attracting visitors, this area has always also been good at persuading them to stay, making it one of the most vibrant, optimistic, outward-looking, multicultural and ever-changing communities in the city.
The rolling bridge is both a pedestrian walkway and work of art. Every Friday at noon, the 40-ft bridge curls up into an octagonal sculpture to allow boats to pass through the inlet. Designed by English designer Thomas Heatherwick, it’s believed to be the only bridge in the world that retracts in this manner. Don't be standing on it when it starts to curl!
It's easy to see why local resident and poet Robert Browning named this area north of Paddington. Little Venice is lined with weeping willows and beautiful Regency houses, while the water is dotted with colorful houseboats and birdlife. Enjoy the views from a waterbus or simply stroll along the 2.5-mile path, stopping at cafes, restaurants and pubs along the way.
English sparkling wine truffles are just one of the reasons why you’ll want to stop by Artisan du Chocolat in Notting Hill. This small family business, led by an Irish chef who was trained as a chocolatier in Belgium, is dedicated to crafting high-quality treats that will have you hooked. And they have an online store so you can still get them once you leave!
Step back in time as you enter the small, cluttered laboratory within St. Mary’s Hospital, and stand in the very spot where Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin. The cramped quarters have been reconstructed to their 1928 conditions, and museum guides are on hand to help you relive the moment when Fleming accidently discovered the life-saving drug.
Every Sunday, in the corner of Hyde Park close to Marble Arch, you can hear people from all over the world discussing and debating life’s big ideas at Speaker’s Corner. This unique assembly makes a fascinating afternoon’s entertainment and a chance to hear what Londoners really think of the topics of the day.
Set up by a former British news journalist, this bar and restaurant is a popular hangout for war correspondents, photographers and camera personnel. The restaurant itself is unpretentious and buzzy, with black and white prints decorating the walls. Locally sourced ingredients are used to create traditional local dishes, such as bubble and squeak and roast grouse.
Part of the charm of our boutique hotel in London is feeling like you’re part of the local community, so when you want to enjoy the quintessential British pub experience, we say head to the nearby Monkey Puzzle Pub. Enjoy a traditional classic with a quality ale or cider as you relax in the heated beer garden, or indoors amid stained glass and cozy nooks.
