🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom
Number 63
📍 63 Bayswater Rd, London W2 3PS, UK
Your stay — Number 63
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The Property — Number 63
Number 63 is a compact, family-run townhouse hotel in South Kensington. The lobby feels more like a quiet Georgian drawing room than a hotel reception, with polished wooden floors, a small desk and a friendly, unhurried welcome. It suits solo travellers or couples who want a calm, clean base near the museums and Hyde Park without paying for a mini-bar or concierge you don't need.
Chronicles of London
London began as a Roman settlement called Londinium around AD 43, established on the north bank of the Thames. The medieval City of London grew within its walls, but the Great Fire of 1666 swept away most of the timber buildings, leading to Christopher Wren's Baroque churches and stone terraces. The Victorian era expanded the city outward with stuccoed crescents, railway termini and the Underground, shaping the dense, layered city we see today. Contemporary London is defined by its financial hubs in Canary Wharf, world-class museums and a relentless cultural turnover in theatre, food and street life.
Best Time to Visit
Full London guide →Best months
June and September: warm enough for parks and walking tours, long daylight, and fewer European school groups than July–August. September also has the Open House London weekend.
Peak / festival surge
August is the busiest month for tourism, with Wimbledon (July), Notting Hill Carnival (August bank holiday) and school holidays driving big crowds. Hotel prices in South Kensington can jump 30–50% above spring rates. Book Number 63 by March for August stays.
Budget shoulder season
May and October give you mild weather (10–18°C), lower room rates and lighter queues at the V&A and Natural History Museum. October also sees cheaper flights as the summer rush drops off.
Weather & packing
London's weather can swing from drizzle to clear sunshine in under an hour, even in June. Pack a lightweight, packable waterproof jacket and a thin scarf — you'll need both, often on the same day.
Live City Briefing — London
- The Piccadilly line, which serves South Kensington station, is undergoing weekend closures for signal upgrades throughout summer 2026 — check TfL for the specific June dates before you travel.
- The Natural History Museum and V&A both opened new late-night openings for summer 2026: the NHM extends to 21:30 on Fridays, and the V&A keeps its 'Friday Late' programme monthly.
- The Elizabeth line is now fully open, offering a fast 14-minute connection from Heathrow to Paddington — far quicker than the District line from South Kensington.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Number 63, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third or fourth floor at the rear of the building (overlooking the inner courtyard, not Bayswater Road). These upper floors reduce street noise from the A402 and benefit from more natural light.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms at the front—the proximity to Bayswater Road means constant traffic noise, and the single lift is next to the front desk, so early-morning luggage wheel sounds carry. Also skip rooms directly above or beside the lift shaft; the mechanism is audible on floors 1-2.
Best views
Front-facing rooms on floors 3-4 give a view over Bayswater Gardens and the rooftops of Kensington Gardens. Rear-facing rooms see a brick courtyard with limited sky—serviceable but not scenic. No rooms have a private balcony or terrace.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are quietest—further from street-level noise and above the communal areas. Fourth floor also has fewer passing guests on the stairs.
🔊 Noise notes
Bayswater Road is a busy dual carriageway (A402) with bus routes and taxis from 5am to midnight. Sirens from St Mary's Hospital (Paddington) are occasional but can reach rooms with closed windows. The lift is hydraulic and makes a low rumble when in use, audible in adjacent rooms especially on floors 1 and 2.
Insider tips
1. Book a ground-floor accessible room at the time of reservation if you need step-free access—only one exists and it is not marked for disability adaptations. 2. For faster WiFi, pay the £5/day premium tier at check-in (basic 10 Mbps is fine for email but chokes on streaming). 3. Parking at Q-Park Paddington is £40/day—arrive after 6pm for an evening rate (approx £18 until 8am next day); check via their app.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Number 63
Complimentary basic WiFi (approx 10 Mbps) for all guests; a premium tier offering up to 50 Mbps is available for £5 per device per day. Login via room number and surname, no time limit.
Single lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections.
Digital copies of The Guardian and The Times available via a QR code in the lobby; no physical newspapers. The building is a converted Victorian townhouse with original cornicing and a narrow stairwell.
Standard check-in from 15:00. Early bag drop from 10:00 is free if room not ready. Late check-out until 12:00 is free, after 12:00 charged £25; subject to availability.
Free, left with reception on day of check-in or check-out; no time limit posted.
No step at main entrance; lift is wide enough for a standard wheelchair but may not fit a larger mobility scooter. No adapted bathrooms; ground-floor accessible room available if requested at booking.
No on-site or valet parking. Nearest public car park is Q-Park Paddington (Bishops Bridge Road, W2 6AA) at £40 per 24 hours. No EV charging points on the property.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; an additional £50 incidental hold per stay on a credit or debit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St James, Sussex Gardens (163 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain (450 m · ~6 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Salahuddin (489 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: St John's Hyde Park (681 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Queensway Market — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Floating Pocket Park — 800 m · ~10 min walk
Moco Museum — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
Sheldon Square — 879 m · ~11 min walk
Buck Hill Playground — 487 m · ~6 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 229 m · ~3 min walk
Boots — 305 m · ~4 min walk
Maysara — 181 m · ~2 min walk
Paddington — 215 m · ~3 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use high-street banks or Post Office for best rates; avoid currency exchange bureaux at airports and tourist-heavy spots like Oxford Street as they take a big cut.
Contactless cards and mobile pay (Apple/Google Pay) accepted almost everywhere, including buses and tubes; carry some cash for small independent stalls or old-style taxis.
Restaurants often add a 12.5% service charge; if not, round up or leave 10-15%. Taxis tip by rounding up to the nearest pound; hotel porters £1-2 per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A flat white or Americano from a chain cafe like Costa or Pret A Manger costs around £2.50-£3.00.
A supermarket meal deal (sandwich, snack, drink) from Tesco, Sainsbury's, or Boots costs £3.50-£4.50.
A main course at a pub or casual chain like Wetherspoons or Pizza Express is about £10-£14.
Street food markets like Borough Market or Camden Market have stalls from £5-£8, but in this area you'll find budget sandwich shops and kebab places on Edgware Road.
Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Lidl are common budget supermarkets within a short walk or bus ride.
High-street retail along Oxford Street and Regent Street includes chains like Primark, H&M, and Uniqlo for affordable basics.
An unlimited day Travelcard for zones 1-2 (£7.70) or pay-as-you-go with a contactless card (capped at same price) is the cheapest way. From Heathrow, take the Piccadilly line (about £5.50 single) rather than the Heathrow Express (£25).
Buy a reusable coffee cup for £2 discount at some chains. Avoid minibar in hotels; buy water and snacks at a nearby supermarket. Use central London's free museums and galleries for no-cost days out.
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Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in London, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Number 63
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 229 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Boots — 305 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Central London attractions (Leicester Square, Charing Cross) → London Town Hotel (Covent Garden Station)
💡 Most convenient for hotel; Covent Garden Station is adjacent. Contactless payment auto-caps daily fares at £8.50. Download TfL Go app for real-time updates.
Airports/Central London → London Town Hotel (Covent Garden)
💡 Get Oyster card or contactless payment; cheapest local option. Piccadilly Line goes near Covent Garden. Avoid rush hours if possible.
Heathrow/Gatwick Airport → London Town Hotel (Covent Garden area)
💡 Use official taxi ranks at airports; Uber available but black cabs are iconic. Surge pricing during peak hours (7-9am, 5-7pm).
Heathrow/Gatwick Airport → London Town Hotel (via Paddington/Victoria Station)
💡 Fastest airport option; buy tickets in advance online for discounts. Connect via Circle/District lines to hotel area within 10 mins.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Number 63?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor at the rear of the building (overlooking the inner courtyard, not Bayswater Road). These upper floors reduce street noise from the A402 and benefit from more natural light.
Which rooms should I avoid at Number 63?
Avoid ground-floor rooms at the front—the proximity to Bayswater Road means constant traffic noise, and the single lift is next to the front desk, so early-morning luggage wheel sounds carry. Also skip rooms directly above or beside the lift shaft; the mechanism is audible on floors 1-2.
Is Number 63 noisy?
Bayswater Road is a busy dual carriageway (A402) with bus routes and taxis from 5am to midnight. Sirens from St Mary's Hospital (Paddington) are occasional but can reach rooms with closed windows. The lift is hydraulic and makes a low rumble when in use, audible in adjacent rooms especially on floors 1 and 2.
Which rooms have the best views at Number 63?
Front-facing rooms on floors 3-4 give a view over Bayswater Gardens and the rooftops of Kensington Gardens. Rear-facing rooms see a brick courtyard with limited sky—serviceable but not scenic. No rooms have a private balcony or terrace.
What are insider tips for staying at Number 63?
1. Book a ground-floor accessible room at the time of reservation if you need step-free access—only one exists and it is not marked for disability adaptations. 2. For faster WiFi, pay the £5/day premium tier at check-in (basic 10 Mbps is fine for email but chokes on streaming). 3. Parking at Q-Park Paddington is £40/day—arrive after 6pm for an evening rate (approx £18 until 8am next day); check via their app.
What time is check-in at Number 63?
Check-in at Number 63 is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Number 63 have Wi-Fi?
Complimentary basic WiFi (approx 10 Mbps) for all guests; a premium tier offering up to 50 Mbps is available for £5 per device per day. Login via room number and surname, no time limit.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Number 63?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Number 63?
A supermarket meal deal (sandwich, snack, drink) from Tesco, Sainsbury's, or Boots costs £3.50-£4.50.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Number 63?
An unlimited day Travelcard for zones 1-2 (£7.70) or pay-as-you-go with a contactless card (capped at same price) is the cheapest way. From Heathrow, take the Piccadilly line (about £5.50 single) rather than the Heathrow Express (£25).
When is the best time to visit London?
June and September: warm enough for parks and walking tours, long daylight, and fewer European school groups than July–August. September also has the Open House London weekend.
Top Attractions in London
💡 Use the free 'Art Guided Tour' app (download before you visit) for 15-minute audio tours. The Sainsbury Wing entrance is less crowded than the main portico.
💡 Go early on weekday mornings (10am) to avoid crowds. The permanent collection is free; special exhibitions cost extra.
💡 Walk the full length from Marble Arch to Kensington Palace (about 2.5 km) for the best cross-section of the park. The Serpentine Lido is open for swimming in summer — arrive before 09:00 for a lane.
💡 Walk from Hyde Park Corner to Kensington Palace via the Serpentine Bridge. Free deckchairs are available near the Lido (first come, first served). Avoid the paid boating unless you really want to.
💡 Start at 2pm to catch the market in full swing (Borough Market closes at 5pm Mon–Sat). No entry fee for any part of the walk itself. Cross Tower Bridge for a free view of the Tower of London.
💡 The viewing level on the 10th floor (Blavatnik Building) has one of the best free panorama views of St Paul's and the City. Entry is free; book a timed slot online.