Some London stays are all about being in the centre of the action, while others give you the space to slow down and enjoy the city almost like a local. Hilton London Hyde Park offered us a little of both, with one of London’s most iconic green spaces directly across the road and the colourful streets of Notting Hill just a short walk away.
For our family stay, we booked two spacious Queen Guest Rooms with View, both looking out towards Hyde Park. Having two separate rooms gave us plenty of space to spread out, while those leafy park views were a lovely reminder of just how special the location is. Set within a handsome historic building beside Queensway Underground Station, the hotel combines classic London character with the convenience we always appreciate when travelling as a family. Service throughout our stay was genuinely warm and welcoming too.
Mornings began downstairs with breakfast at Aubaine, the hotel’s French-inspired restaurant, before we simply crossed the road into Hyde Park. We spent our days playing tennis, walking around the Serpentine and spotting the swans, with the Princess Diana Memorial Playground another easy stop with the kids. We also returned to Aubaine for a leisurely lunch during our stay.
There is plenty within walking distance beyond the park. Queens is just around the corner for bowling and family activities, while heading towards Notting Hill brings you to the boutiques, cafés and colourful streets surrounding Portobello Road. We loved browsing the shops and market stalls before finishing the day with dinner at one of the neighbourhood pubs.
What we loved most about Hilton London Hyde Park was how effortlessly it fitted into our London routine. With the park, shopping, restaurants, transport and family activities all on the doorstep, we could spend less time getting around and more time simply enjoying the city.
For families looking for a well-connected London base with spacious rooms, beautiful views and Hyde Park quite literally across the street, this location is hard to beat.
