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Smart Hyde Park View
 
Address: 16 Leinster Terrace, Paddington, United Kingdom, London, W2 3EU
 
Phone # : +44 (0)20 7402 4101
Fax # : +44 (0)20 7262 2083
 

 
 
Vital Status:
 
Lowest Price  
 
Included in Booking: Wireless Internet, Continental Breakfast, Bed Linens,
 
Taxes:
 
Cancellation Notice Period:
24 hrs
 
Age Restriction:
16 Years to 60 Years
 
Check-In Time:
11:00 AM
 
Check-Out Time:
10:00 AM
 
Maximum nigths that can be booked:
14 Nights
 
Number of Private Rooms:
17
 
Number of Dorm Beds:
150
 
Cards Accepted at Reception:
 
 MasterCard
 VISA
 VISA Electron
 VISA Debit
 American Express
 Switch
 Maestro
 Delta
 
Information Available in following Languages
 
 
 Chinese
 English
 French
 German
 
 
Description
 

Welcome to the Hyde Park View!

Smart Hyde Park View Hostel is perfectly located in the heart of London, created with the hostel traveller in mind. Located near Europe’s most popular shopping areas, Portobello Market, Knightsbridge and Oxford Street, we are less than 100 meters from one of the city’s biggest and most famous parks. A short walk from many of the iconic and famous sites, we’re located in an ideal area for any type of trip. Stroll down any of the streets in the area and feel like your part of a movie set, either in Portobello Market in Notting Hill or like Royalty in the surrounding royal parks.

 Smart Hyde Park View Hostel provides safe and one of the cheapest hostels in London. Every room has en-suite facilities, and is key card locked as is entry to the main part of the building, security lockers in every room, we have a small bar in our entrance which is perfect for a quiet drink before or after a wild night, with this in mind we provide a 24 hour reception and security.

Local sights within walking distance from the hostel include; Oxford Street, Hyde Park, Portobello Market, Notting Hill, Kensington Gardens, Diana Memorial, Speakers Corner, Knightsbridge, National History Museum, Science Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, Royal Albert Memorial, Paddington Station, the West End Theatres, Serpentine Gallery and much more.

The local transport links are great, as the location of the hostel in London is amazing.  We are located within 3 minutes walking distance with luggage from either Queensway or Bayswater Tube or Metro Stations both train lines link to all the major train stations and to Heathrow Airport. There are 24 hour buses running next to the hostel which connect to many of the cities train and bus stations, making us accessible at day or night.

We offer a ensuite hostel London but still ensure that your safety and comfort are our primary concerns. Every room has been built with the London backpackers in mind, each room has it’s own shower and toilet giving you much needed privacy which other hostels cannot offer, custom build beds, design with privacy and functionality in mind. The beds have curtains and panels ensuring that your stay is private and comfortable. The rooms are locked with electronic key card locking systems and we provide lockers and safes in the rooms which use the same locking system. Safes can be located in reception which is open 24 hour to help you with any questions or problems you may have. All rooms are cleaned daily and maintenance checks performed weekly, making us one of the safest hostel London.

Hydepark Hostel has 24 hour FREE Wi-Fi and internet cafe, TV common room, self service laundry and dryer facilities, FREE breakfast, late night bar, currency exchange, travel shop and much more.

Beat the long lines and wait at your favourite attraction as you can buy Fast Track tickets to all the major London attractions such as Madam Tussauds and the London Eye directly from our reception desk. We also sell discount theatre tickets to all major shows in the West End of London.

Our location as a Bayswater hostel means we are also an ideal venue to see London’s vibrant nightlife, we have a small bar which is open till the early hours of the morning and offers good value drinks. We are within walking distance to all the major clubs, bars and the trendy Mayfair and Notting Hill areas, but not close enough to disturb your nights rest. There is no curfew or lockout and our transport links are so good you can party the night away until anytime.  

For your added security we require a £10 security deposit on arrival for the room key. If you pay by credit card we also charge 5% fee.

  • ·         FREE Wi-Fi
  • ·         FREE Breakfast
  • ·         FREE Linen
  • ·         Every room has En-Suite Facilities
  • ·         Late night Bar
  • ·         24 hour internet cafe
  • ·         24 Hour reception
  • ·         24 hour travel shop and ticket sales
  • ·         No lockout or curfew
  • ·         Luggage Storage
  • ·         In room locker facilities
  • ·         Snack vending machines
  • ·         Common rooms with digital televisions
  • ·         Laundry facilities
  •       Custom designed beds

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We urge you to read all of our small print in the Terms & Conditions on this website.
•    SECURITY DEPOSIT: additional to your stay, we will require a GBP 10.00 cash security deposit to hold for the duration of your stay. This deposit will be reduced for any damages, lost or stolen items or for late check-out. Barring this, it will be returned in full at check-out. Private rooms will not be subject to this fee, but a credit card will be put on-file and charged for any and all damages. Charges will be disclosed in advance. Please see our Terms for further information.
•    PAYMENT: all payment is due on arrival to the hostel. Please have your payment plan sorted. Credit card payments are subject to a 5% processing fee.  Private room guests may defer payment to checkout, but a credit card hold will be issued at check-in. Private room guests are not subject to the processing fee for payments as it is included in the cost of your stay.
•    CHECK-OUT: check out is by 10:00 for dorms, and by 11:00 for private rooms on the day of departure. Late check outs are subject to a GBP 10.00 late check out fee.
•    AGE: We require guests under 12 to be booked into private accommodation. If booking a dormitory for a family, please email us before booking to guarantee private placement is available.  Hotel rooms are not restricted by age, but under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
 
Terms & Conditions (Hostel)
 

Terms & Conditions  

Definitions

Adult: Any person who is above 16 years of age.
Child: Any person who is at or below 16 years of age.

         General

1.      All bookings are subject to availability and we reserve the right to decline any booking at our discretion.

2.      Rooms/Dorms are available from 11:00am on the day of arrival; however if you arrive early you are welcome to drop off any luggage in the morning at the hotel.

3.      Check out time is before 10:00 AM on the day of departure.

4.      Customers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an Adult.

6.      Check-in Deposit

a.      A Deposit of £10.00 per person will be charged at the time check-in for the swipe card(s) and the Linen/ Blanket(s) provided. The deposit is only accepted in cash (in GBP only). This deposit will be refunded to you on departure.

b.      You would lose your Deposit:

                                        i.              If you check out later than 10:00 AM of your departure day.

ii.                    If you lose the Swipe Card, Linen or Blanket.

iii.                   If your behaviour results in you being asked to leave the hotel.

         Payments

1.      In order to secure your booking you must pay a Booking Deposit (non-refundable) equal to 10% of Total Booking Amount.

2.      We accept all cash payments in British Pounds (GBP) only. Although all our Hotels have the Currency Exchange facility to Convert Euros and Dollars to British Pounds (GBP).

3.      Credit/Debit Card Payments

a.      If payment is made using a Credit/Debit card an additional charge of 5% of the total booking amount will be charged.

b.     The person paying through the Credit/ Debit Card should be present at the time of check in with the same Credit/ Debit Card with which the payment was made. If not, the customer will have to pay in cash and the charges made on the Credit/ Debit Card will be refunded in full.

Or
 

You will be asked to produce a confirmation from the holder of the card along with a legible photocopy of the Credit/ Debit Card (both sides) through which the payment was made along with a legible signed photocopy of a personal Identification (Passport) of the person holding the card.

4.     If you make a payment in a Currency other than GBP, at the time of Check-in the balance payment will be converted to GBP based on that day’s conversion rate.

         Cancellations

To cancel a Booking you should notify us in writing. “Writing” means letter, fax or email.

1.      We require 24 Hours notice to cancel a Booking. Please Note that the Booking Deposit is Non-refundable in any circumstances. The 24 Hours are counted backwards from the Check-in time (11:00 AM) on the Arrival Date (and not the time of arrival you have mentioned while making the Booking).

2.      If cancelling is within 24 Hours of arrival date, we will charge the full amount for the first night of your stay.

3.     Weekly Bookings: Since a huge discount is given on all the weekly bookings, the payment once made is not refundable under any circumstances. 

 
 
 
If you change your Booking

Subject to availability, you may change your booking before your arrival date.

1.      Changes requested within 24 hours of the date of arrival will be treated as cancellations (see “Cancellations” above).

2.      Changes to a confirmed reservation (e.g. changes in dates of stay or changes in numbers of people and nights booked) are subject to availability of a suitable alternative and are subject to any additional costs incurred in making the changes to accommodate your request.

3.      If you prepone or postpone an entire booking you would be expected to pay the difference in the rates/tariff based on the date the booking is moved to.

4.      We will inform you of the amount of any additional costs when you request any changes and shall agree such costs with you before any such changed are confirmed.

5.      For any decrease in the number of nights and/or people in a confirmed booking, an admin charge equal to 10% of the charges for the number of nights and/or people being reduced will be charged.

6.      All changes will be subject to the availability of a suitable alternative.

         Refunds

All refunds take up to 10 working days to process.

         Weekly Bookings

Weekly Bookings: Since a huge discount is given on all the weekly bookings, the payment once made is not refundable and non-transferable in any circumstances.

         Special Offers

Any special offers from time to time will have their own terms & conditions attached with it.

         Behaviour

If your behaviour is deemed to be unacceptable or causes damage, your booking may be terminated and you may be asked to leave our hotel premises. No whole or part refunds will be made under these circumstances.

           Property

We shall not be liable to you for property left in the rooms, our lockers or the luggage room, we are not responsible for any loss or damage to personal property which may occur within the hotel.

         Delay or Failure to Perform

We shall not be liable to you if we are prevented or delayed in the performing of any of our obligations to you if this is due to any causes beyond our reasonable control including (without limitations): act of terrorism, an act of God, flood, fire or accident; war or civil disturbance; strike, industrial action or stoppages of work; any form of government intervention; a third party act or omission; failure by you to give us a correct delivery address or notify us of any change of address.

 
         Your Information

We shall only store and use the information you supply to us or which is supplied to us for the purposes of carrying out our contact with you and to inform you of other services and offers which we make available from time to time. If you do not wish to receive such information, please let us know by emailing us at members@smartbackpackers.com

 
 
Local Information
 
 
Map
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Airport
 
From Heathrow Airport to Smart Hyde Park View London Hostel
Via the Heathrow Express
Approximate journey time: 35 minutes
Follow signs within the airport to find the Heathrow Express boarding platform.  Board the Heathrow Express and remain on the train until it reaching Paddington Station.  Exit the Heathrow Express at Paddington Station and exit the station onto PRAED STREET.  Turn RIGHT and continue STRAIGHT.  PRAED STREET becomes CRAVEN ROAD.  CRAVEN ROAD becomes CRAVEN HILL. CRAVEN HILL becomes CRAVEN GARDENS.  At the intersection of CRAVEN GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE.  You will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE.  Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU.

Via the London Underground
Approximate journey time: 1 hour, 10 minutes
Board a Piccadilly Line train from terminal 4 to Earls Court Station, change to the northbound District Line via Edgware Road, or westbound Circle Line via King's Cross.  Alight at Bayswater Station.  From Bayswater Station, turn RIGHT onto QUEENSWAY ROAD.  At the end of Queensway Road, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD.  As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of Porchester Terrace and Bayswater Road.  At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE.  Walking down Leinster Terrace, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE.  Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your RIGHT.

From Gatwick Airport to Smart Hyde Park View London Hostel
Via the Gatwick Express Train
Approximate journey time: 55 minutes
Follow the indicative signs for the Gatwick Express train.  Stairway is right inside the terminal.  Board the train and remain aboard until you reach Liverpool Street Station.  Switch to the London Underground and board a Central Line train towards West Ruislip, Northolt, Ealing Broadway or White City.  Alight at Queensway stationExiting the station, cross Queensway Road and turn RIGHT onto QUEENSWAY ROAD.  At the end of Queensway Road, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD.  As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of Porchester Terrace and Bayswater Road.  At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE.  Walking down Leinster Terrace, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE.  Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your RIGHT.

Via the Gatwick Express Coach
Approximate journey time: 1 hour, 40 minutes
Follow the indicative signs for the bus stop.  Board a National Express coach service to London and remain aboard until you reach Victoria Coach Station.  Exit the coach station and follow signs to Victoria Train Station / Underground Station.  Board a westbound Circle Line train towards High Street Kensington.  Alight at Bayswater Station.  From Bayswater Station, turn RIGHT onto QUEENSWAY ROAD.  At the end of Queensway Road, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD.  As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of Porchester Terrace and Bayswater Road.  At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE.  Walking down Leinster Terrace, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE.  Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your RIGHT.

From Stansted Airport to Smart Hyde Park View London Hostel
Via the Stansted Express Train
Approximate journey time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Follow the indicative signs for the Stansted Express train.   Board the train and remain aboard until you reach Liverpool Street Station.  Switch to the London Underground and board a Central Line train towards West Ruislip, Northolt, Ealing Broadway or White City.  Alight at Queesway StationExiting the station, cross Queensway Road and turn RIGHT onto QUEENSWAY ROAD.  At the end of Queensway Road, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD.  As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of Porchester Terrace and Bayswater Road.  At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE.  Walking down Leinster Terrace, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE.  Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your RIGHT.

Via the Stansted Express Coach
Approximate journey time: 2 hours
Follow the indicative signs for the Stansted bus station.   Board a National Express London-bound coach and remain onboard until you reach London Victoria Coach Station.  Exit the coach station and follow signs to Victoria Train Station / Underground Station.  Board a westbound Circle Line train towards High Street Kensington.  Alight at Bayswater Station.  From Bayswater Station, turn RIGHT onto QUEENSWAY ROAD.  At the end of Queensway Road, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD.  As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of Porchester Terrace and Bayswater Road.  At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE.  Walking down Leinster Terrace, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE.  Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your RIGHT.

From Luton Airport to Smart Hyde Park View London Hostel
Via the Luton Express Train
Approximate journey time: 1 hour
When you land at London Luton Airport, catch the free Luton Airport shuttle bus from outside the terminal at Bay 1. This will take you to Luton Airport Parkway station in around 10 minutes where you can catch a First Capital Connect train southbound into London.  Board the train and remain onboard until you reach London King’s Cross Station.  Transfer to the London Underground and board a westbound Circle Line train towards High Street Kensington.  Alight at Bayswater Station.  From Bayswater Station, turn RIGHT onto QUEENSWAY ROAD.  At the end of Queensway Road, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD.  As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of Porchester Terrace and Bayswater Road.  At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE.  Walking down Leinster Terrace, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE.  Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your RIGHT.

Via the Luton Express Coach
Approximate journey time: 1 hour, 40 minutes
When you land at London Luton Airport, exit the terminal and go to the bus stop.  Board the National Express London-bound coach and remain onboard until you reach London Victoria Coach Station.  Exit the coach station and follow signs to Victoria Train Station / Underground Station.  Board a westbound Circle Line train towards High Street Kensington.  Alight at Bayswater Station.  From Bayswater Station, turn RIGHT onto QUEENSWAY ROAD.  At the end of Queensway Road, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD.  As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of Porchester Terrace and Bayswater Road.  At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE.  Walking down Leinster Terrace, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE.  Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your RIGHT.
  
Railway/Mainline Station
 
From Paddington Station
Via the London Underground
Approximate journey time: 25 minutes
Board a Circle Line train Westbound towards High Street Kensington, or a District Line train towards Wimbledon.  Exit at the Bayswater underground station.  Exit the station onto QUEENSWAY.  Cross QUEENSWAY and at the end, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD.  As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of PORCHESTER TERRACE and BAYSWATER ROAD.  At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE.  Walking down LEINSTER TERRACE, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE.  Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace on your RIGHT.

On Foot
Approximate journey time: 25 minutes
Exit the station onto PRAED STREET / CRAVEN ROAD and turn RIGHT.  Walk along
CRAVEN ROAD until it becomes CRAVEN HILL ROAD and continue as it becomes CRAVEN HILL GARDENS.  Continue until the road ends at the junction with LEINSTER TERRACE.  Turn left onto LEINSTER TERRACE and you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE.  Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace on your LEFT.

From London Victoria Station
Via the London Underground
Approximate journey time: 20 minutes
Board a westbound Circle Line train towards High Street Kensington.  Exit the train at Bayswater Station.  From Bayswater Station, cross Queensway Road and turn RIGHT.  At the end of Queensway Road, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD.  As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of Porchester Terrace and Bayswater Road.  At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE.  Walking down Leinster Terrace, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE.  Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your RIGHT.

From Liverpool Street Station
Via the London Underground
Approximate journey time: 20 minutes
Board a Central Line train towards West Ruislip, Northolt, Ealing Broadway or White City.  Disembark at Queesway Station and alight to Queensway Road.  Exiting the station, cross Queensway Road and take turn right.  t the end of Queensway Road, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD.  As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of Porchester Terrace and Bayswater Road.  At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE.  Walking down Leinster Terrace, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE.  Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your RIGHT.
  
Underground/tube/metro stations
 
Central Line
Board a Central Line train towards West Ruislip, Northolt or Ealing Broadway.  Alight at Queesway StationExiting the station, cross Queensway Road and turn RIGHT onto QUEENSWAY ROAD.  At the end of Queensway Road, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD.  As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of Porchester Terrace and Bayswater Road.  At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE.  Walking down Leinster Terrace, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE.  Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your RIGHT.

Circle Line
Board a Circle Line train towards High Street Kensington.  Alight at Bayswater Station.  From Bayswater Station, turn RIGHT onto QUEENSWAY ROAD.  At the end of Queensway Road, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD.  As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of Porchester Terrace and Bayswater Road.  At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE.  Walking down Leinster Terrace, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE.  Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your RIGHT.

District Line
From the South (Wimbledon)
Board a District Line train towards Edgware Road.  Alight at the Bayswater station.  From Bayswater Station, turn RIGHT onto QUEENSWAY ROAD.  At the end of Queensway Road, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD.  As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of Porchester Terrace and Bayswater Road.  At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE.  Walking down Leinster Terrace, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE.  Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your RIGHT.
 
From the North (Edgeware Road)
Board a District Line train towards WimbledonAlight at the Bayswater station.  From Bayswater Station, turn RIGHT onto QUEENSWAY ROAD.  At the end of Queensway Road, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD.  As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of Porchester Terrace and Bayswater Road.  At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE.  Walking down Leinster Terrace, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE.  Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your RIGHT.
  
Bus/ Coach Station
 
From Piccadilly Circus
Regent Street / Jermyn Street Stop Y
Approximate journey time: 35 minutes
Board the Route 94 Bus towards Acton Green / Duke of Sussex.  Ride until you come to the Porchester Terrace stop and exit the bus.  Cross the street and turn right, walking down Bayswater Road with the park on your right-hand side.  Walk until you see Leinster Terrace and turn left onto LeinsterTerrace.  Walk along for about 200 metres until you see the Craven Gardens Hotel on your right-hand side.  The Smart Hyde Park View's entrance is in the Craven Gardens Hotel at 16 Leinster Terrace.

From Oxford Circus
Oxford Circus Stop RC
Approximate journey time: 25 minutes
Board the Route 94 Bus towards Acton Green / Duke of Sussex OR the Route 390 Bus towards Notting Hill Gate. Ride until you come to the Porchester Terrace stop and exit the bus.  Cross the street and turn right, walking down Bayswater Road with the park on your right-hand side.  Walk until you see Leinster Terrace and turn left onto LeinsterTerrace.  Walk along for about 200 metres until you see the Craven Gardens Hotel on your right-hand side.  The Smart Hyde Park View's entrance is in the Craven Gardens Hotel at 16 Leinster Terrace.

From Victoria Station
Victoria Station Stop G
Approximate journey time: 25 minutes
Board the Route 148 Bus towards Shepherds Bush.  Ride until you come to the Porchester Terrace stop and exit the bus. 
Cross the street and turn right, walking down Bayswater Road with the park on your right-hand side.  Walk until you see Leinster Terrace and turn left onto LeinsterTerrace.  Walk along for about 200 metres until you see the Craven Gardens Hotel on your right-hand side.  The Smart Hyde Park View's entrance is in the Craven Gardens Hotel at 16 Leinster Terrace.

From King’s Cross Station
King’s Cross Stop R
Approximate journey time: 45 minutes
Board the Route 390 Bus towards Notting Hill Gate.  Ride until you come to the Porchester Terrace stop and exit the bus. 
Cross the street and turn right, walking down Bayswater Road with the park on your right-hand side.  Walk until you see Leinster Terrace and turn left onto LeinsterTerrace.  Walk along for about 200 metres until you see the Craven Gardens Hotel on your right-hand side.  The Smart Hyde Park View's entrance is in the Craven Gardens Hotel at 16 Leinster Terrace.

From Liverpool Street Station
Total approximate journey time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
1. Liverpool Street Stop K
Approximate journey time: 25 minutes
Board the Route 344 Bus towards
Clapham Junction/St Johns Hill.  Exit the bus at Elephant & Castle Station Stop V.

2. Elephant & Castle Stop V
Approximate journey time: 40 minutes
Board the Route 148 Bus towards Shepherds Bush.  Ride until you come to the Porchester Terrace stop and exit the bus. 
Cross the street and turn right, walking down Bayswater Road with the park on your right-hand side.  Walk until you see Leinster Terrace and turn left onto LeinsterTerrace.  Walk along for about 200 metres until you see the Craven Gardens Hotel on your right-hand side.  The Smart Hyde Park View's entrance is in the Craven Gardens Hotel at 16 Leinster Terrace.
  
By Car
 
Northern Locations
Liverpool to M6
Approximate journey time: 2 hours, 30 minutes (Entire trip.)
  1. Use local maps to find and merge onto M62 for approximately 13.8 miles.
  2. Keep LEFT to take CROFT INTERCHANGE via EXIT 10 toward PRESTON / BIRMINGHAM / M'CR (S & AIRPORT) for only 0.3 miles.
  3. Keep RIGHT at the fork to continue on CROFT INTERCHANGE for 1.2 miles.
  4. CROFT INTERCHANGE becomes M6 for 81.8 miles.
  5. Continue with ‘M6 to London’ for remaining directions.
Edinburgh to M6
Approximate journey time: 6 hours, 30 minutes (Entire trip.)
  1. Use local maps to find and merge onto A702 for approximately 26.5 miles.
  2. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT to stay on A702. Pass through 1 roundabout for approximately 8.5 miles.
  3. Enter next roundabout and take 2nd exit for only 0.2 miles.
  4. Take A74(M) for approximately 49.2 miles.
  5. A74(M) becomes A74 for approximately 5.4 miles.
  6. A74 becomes M6 for approximately 199.7 miles.
  7. Continue with ‘M6 to London’ for remaining directions.
M6 to London
  1. Keep LEFT via EXIT 4A toward M1 / THE NORTH / M40 / LONDON / WARWICK / SOLIHULL / N.E.C. & BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT for only 0.7 miles.
  2. Keep RIGHT to take M42 toward N.E.C. / AIRPORT / M40 for approximately 12.7 miles.
  3. Keep LEFT to take M40 via EXIT 3A toward LONDON / WARWICK / STRATFORD for 87.6 miles.
  4. M40 becomes WESTERN AVENUE for 1.5 miles.
  5. WESTERN AVENUE becomes A40 for 12.4 miles.
  6. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto ramp for only 0.3 miles.
  7. Turn RIGHT onto ORSETT TERRACE for less than 0.1 miles.
  8. Turn LEFT onto GLOUCESTER TERRACE for only 0.1 miles.
  9. Turn RIGHT onto CLEVELAND TERRACE for less than 0.1 miles.
  10. CLEVELAND TERRACE becomes CLEVELAND GARDENS for less than 0.1 miles.
  11. Turn LEFT onto LEINSTER GARDENS for only 0.1 miles.
  12. LEINSTER GARDENS becomes LEINSTER TERRACE / B410 for less than 0.1 miles.
  13. END at SMART HYDE PARK VIEW, 11 Craven Hill Gardens, London W2 3EU.  Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your LEFT.
Eastern Locations
Southend-On-Sea to London
Approximate journey time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
  1. Use local maps to find and merge onto the A13.  Follow the A13 for approximately 13.4 miles, then keep RIGHT at the fork to follow the A13 for another 13.0 miles.
  2. Keep RIGHT at the fork to go on EAST INDIA DOCK ROAD for less than 0.1 miles.
  3. EAST INDIA DOCK ROAD becomes EAST INDIA DOCK ROAD TUNNEL for only 0.2 miles.
  4. EAST INDIA DOCK ROAD TUNNEL becomes ASPEN WAY / A1261 for only 0.8 miles.
  5. Keep RIGHT at the fork to go on A1203 for 2.5 miles.
  6. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto TOWER HILL / A100 for less than a mile.
  7. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto TOWER HILL / A3211. Continue to follow A3211 for approximately 2.2 miles.
  8. Turn RIGHT onto BRIDGE STREET/A302 for less than 0.1 miles.
  9. Turn LEFT onto ST MARGARETS STREET/A3212 for less than 0.1 miles.
  10. Turn SLIGHTLY RIGHT onto ST MARGARETS STREET/A3212/PARLIAMENT SQUARE. Continue to follow PARLIAMENT SQUARE for less than 0.1 miles.
  11. Turn SLIGHTLY LEFT onto BROAD SANCTUARY/A302. Continue to follow A302 for 0.9 miles.
  12. Turn SLIGHTLY RIGHT onto GROSVENOR PLACE/A302 for 0.5 miles.
  13. Turn SLIGHTLY RIGHT onto HYDE PARK CORNER for less than 0.1 miles.
  14. Turn LEFT onto PARK LANE/A4202 for 0.8 miles.
  15. Turn SLIGHTLY LEFT onto CUMBERLAND GATE/A40 for 0.1 miles.
  16. Stay STRAIGHT to go onto CUMBERLAND GATE/A402. Continue to follow A402 for 0.8 miles.
  17. Turn RIGHT onto LANCASTER GATE for less than 0.1 miles.
  18. Turn LEFT to stay on LANCASTER GATE for 0.1 miles.
  19. Turn RIGHT onto LEINSTER TERRACE/B410 for 0.1 miles.
  20. END at SMART HYDE PARK VIEW, 11 Craven Hill Gardens, London W2 3EU.  Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your LEFT.
Southern Locations
Brighton to London via M25
Approximate journey time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
  1. Use local maps to find and merge onto the A23 for approximately 15.5 miles.
  2. Stay STRAIGHT to go onto M23 for another 14.0 miles.
  3. Keep LEFT via EXIT 8 toward M4 / HEATHROW AIRPORT / WATFORD / M1 / A217 / SUTTON / DARTFORD / M1 1 / M20 / MAIDSTONE / A25 for only 0.2 miles.
  4. Keep LEFT toward M4 / HEATHROW AIRPORT / WATFORD / M1 / A217 / SUTTON for only 0.4 miles.
  5. Take M25 for 29.5 miles.
  6. Keep LEFT via EXIT 15 toward THE WEST / READING / SLOUGH / LONDON (W & C) / HEATHROW AIRPORT (TERMINALS 1- 2 & 3) for only 0.2 miles.
  7. Keep RIGHT toward LONDON (W) / HEATHROW AIRPORT (TERMINALS 1-2 & 3) for only 0.9 miles.
  8. Take M4 for 9.2 miles.
  9. M4 becomes A4 for another 1.1 miles.
  10. Enter next roundabout and take 2nd exit onto GREAT WEST ROAD / A4 for 1.1 miles.
  11. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto HAMMERSMITH BRIDGE ROAD / A306 for only 0.2 miles.
  12. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto QUEEN CAROLINE STREET / A219. Continue to follow A219 for less than 0.1 miles.
  13. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto HAMMERSMITH ROAD / A219. Continue to follow HAMMERSMITH ROAD for only 0.8 miles.
  14. HAMMERSMITH ROAD becomes KENSINGTON HIGH STREET / A315 for 0.1 miles.
  15. Turn LEFT onto HOLLAND ROAD / A3220 for only 0.7 miles.
  16. Enter next roundabout and take 2nd exit onto A402 for 1.8 miles.
  17. Turn LEFT onto LANCASTER GATE for less than 0.1 miles.
  18. Turn LEFT to stay on LANCASTER GATE for 0.1 miles.
  19. Turn RIGHT onto LEINSTER TERRACE/B410 for 0.1 miles.
  20. END at SMART HYDE PARK VIEW, 11 Craven Hill Gardens, London W2 3EU.  Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your LEFT.
Western Locations
M4 to London
Approximate journey time: 2 hours, 30 minutes
  1. Use local maps to find and merge onto the M4.  Follow the M4 for approximately 134.0 miles.
  2. M4 becomes the A4.  Follow the A4 for approximately 1.1 miles.
  3. Enter next roundabout and take 2nd exit onto GREAT WEST ROAD / A4 for approximately 1.1 miles.
  4. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto HAMMERSMITH BRIDGE ROAD / A306 for approximately 0.1 miles.
  5. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto QUEEN CAROLINE STREET / A219. Continue to follow A219 for less than 0.1 miles.
  6. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto HAMMERSMITH ROAD / A219. Continue to follow HAMMERSMITH ROAD for approximately 0.7 miles.
  7. HAMMERSMITH ROAD becomes KENSINGTON HIGH STREET / A315 for less than 0.1 miles.
  8. Turn LEFT onto HOLLAND ROAD / A3220 for approximately 0.7 miles.
  9. Enter next roundabout and take 2nd exit onto A402 for approximately 1.8 miles.
  10. Turn LEFT onto LANCASTER GATE for less than 0.1 miles.
  11. Turn LEFT to stay on LANCASTER GATE for 0.1 miles.
  12. Turn RIGHT onto LEINSTER TERRACE/B410 for 0.1 miles.
  13. END at SMART HYDE PARK VIEW, 11 Craven Hill Gardens, London W2 3EU.  Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your LEFT.
  
Walking
 
From Queensway Station
Approximate journey time: 7 minutes
Exiting the station, cross Queensway Road and turn RIGHT onto QUEENSWAY ROAD.  At the end of Queensway Road, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD.  As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of Porchester Terrace and Bayswater Road.  At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE.  Walking down Leinster Terrace, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE.  Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your RIGHT.

From Bayswater Station
Approximate journey time: 4 minutes
From Bayswater Station, turn RIGHT onto QUEENSWAY ROAD.  At the end of Queensway Road, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD.  As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of Porchester Terrace and Bayswater Road.  At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE.  Walking down Leinster Terrace, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE.  Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your RIGHT.

From Westbourne Grove Street
Approximate journey time: 15 minutes
Walking WEST along WESTBOURNE GROVE / A4206, continue walking until the intersection with QUEENSWAY ROAD.  Turn RIGHT onto QUEENSWAY ROAD.  At the end of Queensway Road, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD.  As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of Porchester Terrace and Bayswater Road.  At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE.  Walking down Leinster Terrace, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE.  Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your RIGHT.

From Oxford Street
Approximate journey time: 25 minutes
Walking WEST along OXFORD STREET, continue until Marble Arch.  At Marble Arch, OXFORD STREET becomes BAYSWATER ROAD.  Continue STRAIGHT along BAYSWATER ROAD for approximately 1600 metres.  Turn RIGHT onto LEINSTER TERRACE.  Walking down Leinster Terrace, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE.  Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your RIGHT.
 
 
 
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