General Overview

Hilton Paddington is a 4-star hotel offering a mix of business and leisure facilities. Meetings and events are a significant part of its business operations, accommodating a range of events from small intimate meetings to large conferences, particularly in its Ballroom.

Sustainability The hotel participates in Hilton’s LightStay program, offering carbon footprint calculators for all meetings and events. Sustainability credentials are included in booking quotations. For further details, visit: Hilton LightStay Program

Location

Hilton Paddington is situated in the city centre of London, directly connected to Paddington Station. The immediate surroundings consist of commercial and residential buildings, and the hotel overlooks the train station. It is accessible by train, bus, and walking, promoting sustainable travel options. There is no car park or coach parking available. The hotel is not located near an airport and does not offer shuttle services.

Design

External Design: The hotel occupies a historic traditional building, originally opened in 1854, showcasing Victorian architectural charm. The exterior highlights a combination of brick and glass, reflecting the era of the 1930s.

Internal Design: The internal design integrates both historic and modern elements. The GWR Tower rooms (59 rooms) offer a contemporary style, while the remaining 364 rooms in the traditional section reflect classic design. Public areas and meeting spaces maintain a balance between heritage features and modern functionality.

Meeting Spaces Hilton Paddington offers a variety of meeting spaces across two floors:

• The Ballroom, the largest meeting space, is located on the 1st floor and is connected to GW2, benefiting from natural daylight.

• The 1st floor also houses 8 smaller meeting rooms and an atrium, which serves as a breakout area.

• An additional 7 meeting rooms are situated on the ground floor, all with natural daylight.

• There is no separate or private entrance for meeting spaces.

• The hotel is experienced in hosting pharmaceutical meetings, offering an exclusive atmosphere on the ground floor with flexible configurations.

• Certain areas can be privatised or made exclusive for specific events.

• A virtual tour of the meeting facilities is available: Hilton Paddington Virtual Tour

Bedrooms The hotel has a total of 423 rooms distributed across 5 floors, starting from the 2nd floor upwards. Room categories include:

• 59 GWR Tower rooms with contemporary design

• 364 traditional-style rooms Standard rooms feature business amenities such as work desks, laptop-sized safes, tea/coffee-making facilities, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Mini-fridges, bathrobes, and Nespresso machines can be removed upon request to comply with specific guest requirements.

Restaurant and Public Spaces

• Main Restaurant: Carriages, located on the ground floor, serves cuisine combining English ingredients with an Asian influence. It has a seating capacity of 120 and can only offer semi-private dining; full privatization is not possible.

• Additional Catering Areas: The 146 Cocktail Bar provides finger bowl food and can be privately hired for events accommodating 70 to 180 guests. Semi-private hire requires a minimum of 50 guests.

Experience

Hilton Paddington has extensive experience hosting healthcare-related events, specifically for pharmaceutical companies. The hotel emphasizes privacy and offers flexible spaces suited to various healthcare meeting formats. Additionally, it holds signed Master Service Agreements (MSAs) with key healthcare agencies. 

Fitness

The hotel offers a fitness gym located on the 1st floor, equipped with free weights and exercise machines. There is no pool or spa on-site, and no external companies manage additional wellness facilities.

The Hilton Paddington holds a 4-star rating and while the hotel blends historic charm with modern amenities, it does not market itself using terms that may be considered "uncompliant", such as luxury, spectacular, award-winning, high-end, boutique, spa, or resort. The focus remains on business functionality and event hosting.

The hotel is in the heart of the city of London and typically advertises its location to access well known tourist areas, but these are not within the immediate vicinity.