The Pilgrm Hotel, London
Expert reviews
“Space may be at a premium in The Pilgrm hotel, but beautiful reclaimed fixtures and tempting food more than make up for the lack of elbow room. Cocktails, comfort, great cuisine… not things a true pilgrim would expect, but I can imagine food, style and bargain lovers everywhere being happy to make a pilgrmage.”
“It’s the most stylish, cool and comfortable place you’ll get for the price in central London. And even though the rooms are tiny, chances are you’re not going to be hanging out in them that much anyway.”
Featured in CN Traveler’s 2018 Hot List.
“A Victorian-era building brought back to life as a “reinterpretation” of the traditional hotel. All the frills have been stripped back so you’re left with simple, but considered, hallmarks: smooth check-in, meticulous design, a world-class cocktail menu and decent coffee. In short, it’s the future of city hoteliering.”
What guests liked
- Boutique style
- Paddington Station
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
Located on 25 London Street in the famous Westminster Borough, this luxury four-star hotel offers the best of hospitality services and facilities. The hotel is located in the heart of London offering guests proximity to the city’s financial and commercial hub.
The Pilgrm Hotel offers chic rooms and accommodation for guests staying in the hotel. Guests can choose from room options such as Small Double Room, Large Double Room, Standard Double Room and Bunk Bed Room. The rooms are well-furnished and adorned with modern décor and finest furniture.
Pilgrim Hotel is situated in an excellent location offering guests a nearness to the city highlights and landmarks. The famous Paddington is 100 m away from the hotel while the iconic Royal Albert Hall is about 2 km away from the hotel.
The closest airport to the hotel is the London Heathrow Airport which is about 20 km away.
The hotel offers standard amenities such as free Wi-Fi for high-speed internet access, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, air conditioning, a minibar and a private bathroom en-suite with a shower and also features thoughtful touches such as bathroom slippers and free toiletries. The guest rooms also feature vintage and retro design elements particular to each room and also features original artwork.
The hotel offers other services such as daily maid service, luggage storage, 24-hour front desk service and dry cleaning.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
27 December 2024
Recommended for Exploring London ✅
Great location, great choice of restaurants and transportation options, very welcoming staff and would revisit. Coffee ☕️ and croissant 🥐 at the entrance was a plus for the start of the day.
The TV reception was not good at all and there was an unpleasant smell in the lift.
25 December 2024
Pleasant
Lovely cafe & nice character to the building. Bed was comfy and clean, amazing location & nice staff. The price is reasonable but overall felt more like a nice 3* than 4. Would stay again though!
The TV was dated and glitchy, the shower wasn’t very good & the corridors / stairs between the wings felt a little dark and dingy.
23 December 2024
lovely room and location.
Brilliant location and lovely room
Nothing. Kettle wasn’t working but it wasn’t a problem
20 December 2024
enoyable
great location and friendly staff
coffee in the room
18 December 2024
Perfect place for a short visit
Its character, decor and cleanliness
17 December 2024
Excellent, will return
Very clean and convenient, lovely staff
Perhaps the room was a little small but fine for what I needed this particular trip….
16 December 2024
Great place to rest my head during party season
Comfy bed. Smart clean and well appointed room. Friendly staff. Super location.
12 December 2024
Good location, friendly staff
Good location
Room was fine but no space to get out of the side of the bed.
3 December 2024
Pleasant
The room and bathroom were too small, no storage space for clothes. The view from the room was sad. The room was completely different from what was shown to me in the photos when booking.
2 December 2024
Fabulous
Quirky and well thought out. Breakfast amazing! Lovely bathroom in room.
Quite expensive for room size. Main room quite basic.
1 December 2024
Stylish hip Hotel in great London location
So convenient to Paddington station in a vibrant neighborhood. Decor and ambiance was fabulous. Very helpful staff. Delicious breakfast
Nothing!
29 November 2024
For a stay in London, excellent location, Bunk room warm comfortable for one. Staff very friendly
Location, cleanliness, staff very friendly.
Bunk room was rather small. Ok for a single traveller but not for 2.
25 November 2024
An unexpected pleasure of a stay, cosy and welcoming
I stayed here very last minute as I couldn’t get home due to Storm Bert and was stranded at Paddington. I was so lucky to get a room here. The room was cosy, warm and clean, the bed was comfortable, the shower powerful and the staff welcoming and friendly. I was given a bottle of water on arrival which I appreciated and there was a refill station in the reception area. I liked the overall design of the hotel and the fact that checkout wasn’t until 12. The lounge area looked great. It’s also perfectly located opposite Paddington Station. I would definitely stay again!
I was a bit thrown by having to cross an outdoor walkway to get to my room in the adjoining building, which was a little unnerving in the dark, wind and rain - I found out in the morning that there was a way to get there without having to go outside which I’d have appreciated! The walls are thin and my neighbour was doing some epic snoring, plus the sound of others trying to cross the walkway woke me a few times because the strong wind caused the door to bang loudly. I’d have loved a kettle in my room to be able to make tea - there are pantries where you can do this but it would have meant crossing the walkway again. These are all very minor points though and overall I was really delighted with my stay.
23 November 2024
Super convenient location
Cool vibe in the hotel, and the location is amazing right at Paddington Station.
Check in was at 3, and I arrived at 3:30, but room wasn’t ready yet. I had somewhere to be, so that was a bit frustrating at first, but the wait wasn’t long. Bathroom was a bit small and not a lot of room to put down things. But great water pressure offset that.
22 November 2024
Quirky and cosy, in an excellent location.
Extremely handy for Paddington station. The decor was quirky. Staff helpful and offered to move luggage to my room. It had a friendly vibe and as a solo female guest it felt comfortable.
I was in a wing that meant using an open walkway which was a bit disconcerting. The en-suite was very snug.
20 November 2024
Pleasant
Nice breakfast area.
Room was very small
15 November 2024
Fabulous
Good room
9 November 2024
Good for a quick stopover!
Clean, super-central location! No elevator for your bags, but this is expected with boutique London hotels. A bit overpriced, but clean and comfortable nonetheless. A bit loud due to the location.
No lifts which makes carrying bags a bit difficult. Slightly confusing layout. Somewhat loud in the night.
7 November 2024
Fabulous
Large comfortable room and bed at a great location
5 November 2024
Pretty amazing for the price
Super convenient location and very cute
Very very very small room. Room with bathroom was probably no more than 100 square feet.
3 November 2024
Perfectly located - very comfy beds!
The coffee / breakie space was so fab and the location was perfect! A few steps to the train and the bus
31 October 2024
Highly recommend
Beautiful traditional features Cleanliness Helpful staff Shower
Room was very warm
31 October 2024
Because I liked it so much I canceled another booking in order to stay here again when I return from Cornwall. I cancel
It was very clean. The water pressure was excellent. It was very close to the train station and the café was delightful and delicious. The staff was especially helpful.
It was expensive, but I guess London is expensive.
28 October 2024
Great location and a good choice for the money for a few days
Location excellent from Paddington Station, probably the second closest hotel to the station. Breakfast was freshly made to order and the coffee was excellent.
A human sized rabbit warren with very confusing room layout and one very small lift which only really serves one half of the hotel. Our room was unbearably warm, we had the windows open permanently in October in the UK and still didnt cool enough.
24 October 2024
Very good
easy to access from the airport
23 October 2024
Pleasant
BF was good but we could only select one option from the entire menu list. Also room too small. No tea coffee maker in the room
20 October 2024
Excellent location for overnight in London
Great location and friendly staff. Rooms spotlessly clean.
There are stairs but staff offered to help with my suitcase.
19 October 2024
Great location, very cute hotel, not the most family friendly.
The lounge was really great and we loved the shower in our room. The location was excellent
Hard to navigate with a little one and a stroller— the lift takes you to “floor 2” but then you had to go down some narrow staircases. Would’ve been fine if we didn’t have a toddler
18 October 2024
Fabulous
Excellent location
A chair in the room
18 October 2024
Fabulous
Staff, service, breakfast.
Small room
17 October 2024
inspiring stay - love the design and feel of the hotel, small but beautifully functional
beautiful design of hotel love the water bottles and water great location
room on the small side, but I guess thats standard for london
17 October 2024
Good location , but noisy
Very well located. Clean rooms . Comfortable bed
In need of new windows . Sound insulation is very bad in a noisy area . Than god for ear plugs . Overly pricy for what it is
14 October 2024
A well-appointed gem of a hotel across from Paddington Station.
A great place with a diversity of rooms and spaces across from Paddington Station. I enjoyed very much the lounge/cafe on the 1st floor and the coffee on the ground floor. Staff were incredibly helpful and kind. All in all a super little hotel that is well-designed and appointed with larger rooms than the usual tiny ones found in London. I will definitely return!
The only issue I would foresee is that if anyone has any mobility issues, or very large suitcases, the narrow corridors and stairs may pose issues but the staff help with bags and access.
14 October 2024
Lovely hotel with great design, perfect for a night or two
Great breakfast Small but perfectly formed rooms Very friendly staff Great location to Paddington
Incy wincy tiny bedrooms - great for a night or two by yourself, but really pushing it for any longer.
8 October 2024
Nice hotel, great location even if it waqs a little on the pricey side.
The room was clean and tidy but very small. The main problem with the room was the temperature. It was extremely warm throughout the night. The staff were great especially the young lady who served my breakfast......she was very friendly and first class standard.
The temperature in the room could be regulated otherwise I had an enjoyable stay.
6 October 2024
A cute hotel in a great location. Choose a room away from the street as our room was very noisy.
Loved the location, the decor and. the breakfast was brilliant.
The street noise. Couldn’t sleep very well.
5 October 2024
Great location by Paddington. Good value. Great breakfast. A
Excellent location - extremely close to Paddington Station. Very helpful staff. Good luggage storage for early arrival. Great breakfast with excellent service. Good clean room.
Room was tight, but satisfactory. Small opening for shower door, especially for a large person.
5 October 2024
A great location with a dreamy aesthetic but service and attention to detail could be improved
The aesthetics and location were perfection truly one of the most beautiful hotels I’ve been to- exceptionally cozy and the location could not have been better for us right by the subway. Room was great bathroom was a dream. The bar and cafe were wonderful and the pantry with free coffee and tea made the best start to my day!
For a four star hotel I thought the service and attention to details left a lot to be desired. There is no real front desk just an attendant with a laptop who never proved to be very useful and no concierge service. They charged 20£ if you lose the room key (which they didn’t tell us) and you don’t even need the room key because there is a door code. They charge 20£ to change sheets and did not offer room service. The street our room was above was pretty loud and the old windows didn’t protect us from the sound very much and in fact those shifted in the wind creating a knocking sound. TV was “tricky” according to the hotel and did not work for us. They also could not hold our luggage because they didn’t have enough space and did not have a proper front desk area. Their water also was very hard and their shampoo products while smelling amazing left my hair perpetually greasy. While the vibe and location were great the details made it less than desirable. I’d say this is a great place to stay if you want a wonderful aesthetic in an easy location but if you are looking to be pampered and treat yourself there are better options.
4 October 2024
Beautiful but very small room...
Excellent and friendly service on check in and a quality breakfast in the morning. Beautiful decor throughout.
Room was a lot smaller than expected and not as well kept as the rooms online. Was quite noisy at times and no view or window that you could operate.
2 October 2024
Breakfast and service was amazing!
The rooms were very small but very clean!
1 October 2024
A nice stay with good breakfast
Very good location, pretty and nice design, good breakfast (you order from a brunch menu) with proper coffee.
The small rooms need to be more practical. Small improvements can make a huge difference like having hooks for the bath towels; the flush handle not being over the small bathroom shelf taking up the only place there is for our stuff; having a base for the soap otherwise we have soap all over that small shelf. Also the room was way too warm.
1 October 2024
Compact room in the perfect location
Amazing location for travelling in/out of Paddington. Room featured a super comfy bed and all necessary facilities.
I knew the room would be small but this was SMALL!! Hardly any space to put a suitcase on the floor without tripping over it. But if you're travelling light it probably won't be such an issue
30 September 2024
friendly and perfectly located
perfectly located for the heathrow express from paddington, which is why we booked here. the breakfast was great and staff where really nice. great for our one night stay helped to get our holiday off to a great start
29 September 2024
Ok for 1-2 nights
Location and good breakfast
Noisy from a bar next door and the trains passing
25 September 2024
Convenient and stylish. Great breakfast
Great location near London Paddington and Kensington Gardens. Cool decor.
Overheated room, so we slept with the pedestal fan on. Be prepared for stairs.
25 September 2024
Fun and funky brilliantly located boutique hotel. I would stay again.
I loved the vibe and the artwork throughout. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The coffee on the ground floor was exceptional (I live in Australia and we have high coffee standards) I enjoyed the magazine selection and the records being played in the lobby. Location was perfect for me to walk to Paddington station and hop on the Heathrow express, this was one of the reasons I chose to stay here. The hotel was happy to look after my suitcase prior to check in and after checkout before my train departed.
I know the room would be small which was fine for me as a lone traveller. I had a large suitcase with me and there really wasn't any room to put it so it stayed on my bed or at the door. There were only 2 power points in the room, one was being used by the fan needed as it was very hot whilst I was there. I had to move the tv in order to access the other power point to charge my phone to use he hairdryer which was not ideal.
19 September 2024
Thx. It was amazing.
Tea and Coffee-Corner Terrasse
16 September 2024
A charming place with a brilliant breakfast
It’s cosy!
I’ve used this hotel several times and feel always good…, except one thing - the washbasin. It’s shallow or maybe the tap should be lower. It’s hard to avoid a little mess on the floor.
15 September 2024
Excellent location, clean and wonderful staff - will stay again.
Location is brilliant, staff were faultless. Had to wait a few minutes to check in and was given a free coffee, so nice! Free to store luggage which was great and room was very comfortable and clean. The lounge and cafe are really nice, great for working and breakfast was good quality.
Only issue was the noise at night - my room was at the front and there’s no double glazing, so be aware it is very loud. However it is to be expected so close to the station, and I did ask for a sleep kit (earplugs and eye mask) so my second night I didn’t hear a thing :)
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
Services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
- - Luggage storage
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Shared lounge/TV area
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Sun terrace
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Lift
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
Activities
- - Temporary art galleries
- - Live music/performance
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Face masks for guests available
Reception services
- - Invoice provided
31 December 2024
Very good