Phoenix Hotel  

In lively Bayswater, this central London hotel sits a few minutes' walk from Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. Portobello Road Market, Kensington Palace and Knightsbridge are all within easy walking distance, and Bayswater and Queensway tube stations are about five minutes away.

Newly refurbished with about 125 rooms, the property pairs modern bathrooms and in-room tea/coffee facilities with satellite TV and hairdryers. Rooms include safes and desks in many categories, and the hotel keeps things simple and polished with 24-hour reception and luggage storage.

Free Wi‑Fi throughout the building, a cool lounge bar and an on-site restaurant set the tone. Guests can use elevator access, laundry and dry-cleaning services (charges apply), a computer station in the lobby and complimentary newspapers. Walk out the door and Hyde Park is moments away.

Complimentary wireless internet and a lobby computer station keep you connected. Many rooms have desks and the 24-hour front desk supports early arrivals and late departures.

A continental buffet breakfast is included with reservations; a full English cooked to order is available for an extra charge. The restaurant, snack bar/deli and lounge bar serve international breakfasts, light bites, fresh coffee and juices throughout the day.