Aaraya London

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 6-minute walk to Hyde Park

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Exterior
Quadruple Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Lobby sitting area
Interior
Interior entrance

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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129 Sussex Gardens, Hyde Park/Paddington, London, England, W2 2RX
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Marble Arch
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Oxford Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

London

Located in London City Centre, Aaraya London is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. This 20-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like concierge services, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk.

What's nearby

  • Hyde Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Marble Arch - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Oxford Street - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Kensington High Street - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Buckingham Palace - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Paddington Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • London Paddington Station - 4 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blank Street Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sawyers Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Paramount Lebanese Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mihbaj - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Dickens Tavern - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Aaraya London

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 6-minute walk to Hyde Park
Guests staying at Aaraya London enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a reception hall. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with securing valuables, concierge services, and luggage storage. This smoke-free hotel also has a vending machine.
Guests can expect to find flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Electric kettles, phones, and desks are other standard amenities.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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

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
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No alcohol is served at Aaraya London.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Gower Hotel
Gower Hotel London
Gower London
Gower House Hotel London, England
Gower Hotel London England
Gower Hotel
Aaraya London Hotel
Aaraya London London
Aaraya London Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Aaraya London?

Aaraya London provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see within easy reach of Aaraya London?

This hotel is situated in London City Centre within a 10-minute walk of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. You'll also find Marble Arch and Baker Street less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Aaraya London?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does Aaraya London have a casino on the premises?

No, Aaraya London doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Aaraya London?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Aaraya London a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities at this hotel that appeal to couples include concierge services and a 24-hour front desk.

Are there hot tubs at Aaraya London?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Aaraya London feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Aaraya London doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Aaraya London allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Aaraya London.

Are there connecting rooms at Aaraya London?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Aaraya London?

The closest major airport to Aaraya London is London City Airport (LCY), which is 12.6 mi away (59 minutes by car). Another top airport is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 17.3 mi away (46-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Aaraya London?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Aaraya London.

Reviews

Aaraya London Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 401 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 401 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 401 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 401 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 401 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at Aaraya Hotel. It was just a short walk from Paddington Station and Hyde Park. Rooms were cute and clean. They were in the middle of renovating the rooms so they had to switch us out of our room that fit our family of 5 part way through our stay, but they gave us two rooms beside each other for no extra cost. They have No eating area at the hotel so you have to plan to eat out. One gem that we found just a couple blocks away was The Stable Hand. Excellent food and service.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

NAN, dallas

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Sharon Ranhand

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
My chief complaint is that the website needs to be updated. We booked this hotel specifically because it offered breakfast, as shown in the website photo gallery. They do not serve breakfast! The website also shows a different hotel name and decor. Please update. This is extremely misleading. Otherwise, it was a pleasant, affordable place to stay. Quiet street. Close to bars, restaurants and all transportation. Staff was very friendly and the rooms were clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

One night in Paddington

Room small no table/chair and no lift in hotel but this is typical of small hotels in Sussex Gardens and more than adequate for a one or two night stay. Good value for money. Comfortable bed. The hotel will allow you to store luggage after check out for the rest of the day which is really helpful for a further days activity before leaving London. Lots of pubs bars and restaurants nearby and very handy for transport links.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very poor experience

Horrible experience Arrived for check in, the door was looked. There was a sign with a phone number to call. Over 30 minutes of non answering calls. Finally someone checked me in. The room was so hot the heater was looked you can lower it down they left the window open but since it’s in lower ground I felt that the room is full with mice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jane

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Delvyn

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
If you want a place to sleep that's clean and a good value, this is a good choice. Two blocks from Paddington and two blocks fron Lancaster Gate Central Line stop, on a nice street. A no-frills place with no lobby or any other amenities, but very comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Velmaryz

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Excelente, buena ubicacion, personal muy amablem
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The first impression was that the rooms smelt of damp plaster. It was like a building site - the place looked like it was being done up, with guests still on site. Our room was in the basement and very small. Looking out the window all you could see was builders debris and the worst thing was the noise from the room above, you could hear everything and I mean everything! even though the other guests were not that noisy. They did however get up at 6.00am and once they were awake we were awake! The hotel was also advertised as supplying breakfast - but we were told they stopped doing it. Also the fire door at the top of the stairs labelled 'Keep Closed' was held open at all times. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Torbjørn Moe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

nir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and staff

Staff was very friendly, great location, value for money was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice and quiet

Nice quiet room.Staff friendly.Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Rustem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall great experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable room

Although small it was a Nice clean, comfortable room. It did get very warm but there were fans available.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hailey

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

katherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is rather small but satisfactory for the needs of most travelers. The staff shows to be extremely helpful and the property is conveniently located to transportation links. This is our second stay and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mold in shower
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Gary

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The air conditioning didn’t work as it should, everything was very good but not having a comfortable temperature overshadows all the good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Chambre de monastère pour 2 nains. Lit très inconfortable. Chambre dans un sous-sol près du débarras de l’hôtel. Même pour une nuit, ce fut difficile. Photo de la façade trompeuse. ☹️☹️👎
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rong

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolae

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not bad for the price

Great location, clean. We opted for triple rooms on a business trip and stayed one person per room. The beds are comfortable and even if the hotel is by a main road it was very quiet at night and I slept very well. Good coffee, tea facilities in the room and lots of places to ear nearby. The hotel does need renovating but is acceptable for a night or two business trip on a budget.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023