TROY HOTEL, London

The hotel sits on a quiet terraced street off Bayswater Road, providing easy access to both Queensway and Bayswater tube stations (Circle, District, and Central lines). Paddington Station - with direct Heathrow Express trains - is one stop away via the underground. Oxford Street shopping is 2 km east. The area around Queensway offers a wide variety of international restaurants, cafes, and shops. Kensington Palace, Portobello Road Market, and Notting Hill are within a 15-20 minute walk. Bus routes along Bayswater Road connect directly to Victoria Station and the West End.

All bedrooms have a wardrobe, hairdryer, complimentary toiletries, and a safe. Some bathrooms feature a spa bath. Single and double rooms are compact; twin and triple rooms offer more floor space. Timber floors on upper levels can transmit noise from adjacent rooms and floors above. Air conditioning is not consistently available - many rooms rely on a ceiling fan or portable fan. In winter, radiators can make rooms very warm; windows open only a crack. Room sizes vary: some are described as small (approx. 3 m x 3 m), while others, particularly on the fifth floor, are more spacious. Key cards may require reactivation at reception after each use.

Breakfast includes bread rolls, toast, croissants, boiled eggs, sliced cheese, butter, jam, cereals, yogurt, fruit juice, and coffee. There are no cooked items or fresh fruit. Service hours are typically 7:30-9:30, with replenishment sometimes limited in the last hour. The hotel has no restaurant or bar on site. Queensway offers a wide range of international cuisine, including Greek, Italian, Indian, and Chinese restaurants, all within 5 minutes on foot. For a wider choice, Westbourne Grove and Notting Hill are a 10-minute walk.

Guests have immediate access to 100 hectare Hyde Park, ideal for jogging, walking, or boating on the Serpentine. Kensington Gardens, with the Italian Gardens and Kensington Palace, is a 2-minute walk. The hotel can arrange walking and biking tours (additional charge). Queensway also has a cinema and bowling alley within 10 minutes.

All rooms have free WiFi, a flat-screen TV with Freeview channels, and a safe. Daily housekeeping and towel changes are included. Luggage storage is free before check-in and after check-out. Laundry service and dry cleaning are available for an additional charge. The hotel provides a 24-hour front desk, tour desk, and safety deposit boxes. Business facilities include fax/photocopying for a fee. The lift has had reported issues but generally serves all floors. No parking is offered on site. The property has CCTV, key card access, fire alarms, and 24-hour security. Cots are available on request for children under 2.