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The London Paddington area is a much sought after location by homeowners and tourists, alike. Located near to London's West End, nestled between the royal parks of Regents Park and Hyde Park, and in close proximity to Kensington Palace Gardens, it is no surprise that the Paddington area attracts a large number of visitors. In such a regal setting, it may be of no shock to learn that some of the most luxurious and stunning buildings are found in Paddington, including hotels and homes.
Paddington hotels London have a prime and central location, within walking distance you will find many of the city's most famous sites. Yet, given its location, it is easy to find affordable hotel accommodation, but rooms do fill up fast, so it is important to book rooms within plenty of time of the journey.
One of the most important landmarks in the Paddington area is Paddington Station itself. Made famous from by the children's stories of Paddington Bear, people come to the station not only to catch trains, but also to view the famous monument dedicated to the bear himself. This is a huge bronze statue of Paddington Bear, upon which children clamber everyday as they seek to feel close to their childhood 'friend'. Isambard Kingdom Brunel designed the station itself, and although the station first opened in 1838 as a single platform, Brunel built the overall structure in the 1850s; it shows all the engineering excellence that is present in all of Brunel's work and is a true feat of Victorian engineering at its greatest.
Paddington Station is a key station within the London underground system, it also connects directly with St Pancras (home of the Eurostar) and Heathrow and Gatwick. Its convenient location makes it ideal for many tourists visiting the city of London. It takes less than half an hour by to reach Paddington Station from both major airports, and is a short walk, and even shorter tube ride, from St Pancras to Paddington. Therefore, it is understandable that many Paddington hotels London exist; indeed, the area is peppered with hotels, and regardless of budget or taste there are options available in the area.
Attractions near to Paddington, of which many will be familiar, include The London Eye, Big Ben, Kensington Palace, the West End, The Notting Hill Gate, Hyde Park, Regent's Park, Houses of Westminster, Buckingham Palace, and the British Library.
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