The Hempel

The hotel, located on Craven Hill Gardens, is a short walk from Paddington station which connects with the Heathrow Express. Paddington and Lancaster Gate tube stations are also close by as well as bus transport from either Paddington or just north of Hyde Park. Guests can reach the city centre in around 2.5 km. Many airports are nearby, the closest being London City Airport, which is roughly 20 km from the hotel, and London Heathrow Airport, which is approximately 25 km away.This air-conditioned hotel is a hidden gem, only a stone's throw from Notting Hill, Portobello Road and the fringe of Hyde Park. This is the ultimate boutique conference hotel. There is a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out service, lift access and a pub.Superior rooms offer individually designed bedrooms with a minimalist and Japanese feel. All rooms have plenty of natural daylight and the major colour schemes are black and white or beige and white. Decor is minimal but luxurious, with mostly soft furniture using natural fabrics. The layout of each room is unique but always allows for privacy and comfort. Deluxe bedrooms are slightly larger than the superior ones. The decor and design is the same minimalist Japanese feel throughout. Some Deluxe bedrooms do have king-size beds in them and a little seating area within the bedroom as an added feature. Some of the rooms face the Zen Garden, others face the neighbouring buildings. The Deluxe bedrooms can also accommodate an extra bed for a child up to the age of 13 years on a daily supplement.A continental breakfast is served and lunch and dinner can be taken à la carte.American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and VISA are accepted as methods of payment.Departing from London Heathrow Airport, take the 1st exit onto Bolton's Lane at the roundabout. Turn left onto Bath Road. At the next roundabout, take the 1st exit onto The Parkway. At the next roundabout, take the 4th exit onto the slip road (M4 J3). Continue onto the M4 towards Great West Road. At the next roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Great West Road and continue onto the A4. Turn left onto Warwick Road. Turn right into Pembroke Road and left into Earl's Court Road. Turn right into Kensington High Street and then bear left onto Kensington Church Street. Turn right onto Notting Hill Gate and continue on the A40. Turn left into Lancaster Gate, right into Leinster Terrace, and continue along Leinster Gardens before turning right into Craven Hill Gardens. The hotel is situated here.