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Paddington: An Area of Continuous Development
London Paddington is the perfect place to experience the diversity of London. The area has plenty of trendy bars, restaurants, and boutiques and a number of famous London attractions including the Alexander Fleming Museum at St. Mary's Hospital and of course the Paddington Station which dates back as far as the early 1800's. Over recent years, London Paddington has undergone a series of rapid changes and developments in order to improve the areas residential and business amenities. Perhaps the most significant development has been the transformation of the areas waterside or canal side area.
In 1998, the Paddington Regeneration Partnership set out to create London's newest commercial, residential, leisure, retail and health quarter. The Waterside development is unique, as it has been built to be a mixed-use zone where by business, retail, and residential sectors are intertwined amongst the newly opened towpaths and open spaces. With unrivalled transport links and areas such as Little Venice, just a short walk up the canal paths the Paddington Waterside Development has brought a fresh and exciting lease of life into the London Paddington area.
The Paddington waterside development lies at the centre of the City of Westminster, very close to Isambard Kingdom Brunel's famous train station. Since the construction of Paddington Station in the 1800's London Paddington has always been one of the most well-connected and accessible areas of London. Today Paddington station is considered the seventh busiest rail terminal in London and is now the main terminus for the 'Heathrow Express' a dedicated train service to Heathrow Airport. London Paddington's ideal location and superb transport links have made it an ideal location for development.
With all the hype around the new waterside development and the addition of three new pedestrian bridges across the Grand Union canal and numerous new shopping facilities in the area the number of tourists visiting the area is likely to increase significantly. Finding affordable hotel accommodation in London Paddington area is likely to get much harder to find especially for those looking to find luxury 4 star hotels in Paddington, London.
There is however, light at the end of the tunnel in the form of the Quality Crown Hotel London Paddington. This contemporary London Paddington hotel is situated almost directly opposite Paddington Station putting you at the heart of the action. With stylish interiors and contemporary conference facilities for business guests, you will be able to experience London Paddington at its very best. For more information on accommodation at the Quality Crown Hotel Paddington in London visit us at www.qualitycrown.com.
In 1998, the Paddington Regeneration Partnership set out to create London's newest commercial, residential, leisure, retail and health quarter. The Waterside development is unique, as it has been built to be a mixed-use zone where by business, retail, and residential sectors are intertwined amongst the newly opened towpaths and open spaces. With unrivalled transport links and areas such as Little Venice, just a short walk up the canal paths the Paddington Waterside Development has brought a fresh and exciting lease of life into the London Paddington area.
The Paddington waterside development lies at the centre of the City of Westminster, very close to Isambard Kingdom Brunel's famous train station. Since the construction of Paddington Station in the 1800's London Paddington has always been one of the most well-connected and accessible areas of London. Today Paddington station is considered the seventh busiest rail terminal in London and is now the main terminus for the 'Heathrow Express' a dedicated train service to Heathrow Airport. London Paddington's ideal location and superb transport links have made it an ideal location for development.
With all the hype around the new waterside development and the addition of three new pedestrian bridges across the Grand Union canal and numerous new shopping facilities in the area the number of tourists visiting the area is likely to increase significantly. Finding affordable hotel accommodation in London Paddington area is likely to get much harder to find especially for those looking to find luxury 4 star hotels in Paddington, London.
There is however, light at the end of the tunnel in the form of the Quality Crown Hotel London Paddington. This contemporary London Paddington hotel is situated almost directly opposite Paddington Station putting you at the heart of the action. With stylish interiors and contemporary conference facilities for business guests, you will be able to experience London Paddington at its very best. For more information on accommodation at the Quality Crown Hotel Paddington in London visit us at www.qualitycrown.com.
