Garden Court Hotel

Good location -- very close to Queensway and Bayswater Tube stations, walking distance of Hyde Park, bus lines. Many restaurants available just a short walk away, plus several pubs. Also, some decent shopping from a recently opened shopping center. Hotel was quiet, nicely appointed and comfortable. Offered DIY hot beverage service during off-breakfast hours. Good value for the money in an expensive city.

Minor things: Sash-type window in our room was very loose in frame -- rattled with the wind. Wedging some folded paper in the frame kept the window quiet. Breakfast area roomy enough (holds 34 people, I counted chairs), but food was mediocre. Skinny white or brown (wouldn't really call it whole wheat) toast. However, more was readily supplied upon request. Tea, coffee, juice, apples, bananas, yogurts and cereal. Adding rolls or muffins would have been nice. More substantial fare, like bacon and eggs, cost extra, and once we smelled the bacon burning, this wasn't an appetizing option.

the Bed was comfortable and I like the fact that I had a Flat screen T.V available as well.

The room was a bit too small.