Christmas in London is a wonderful time of year, but with so much happening across the city, it can be easy to forget to make time for yourself.
In Paddington, you’ll find a quieter way to enjoy the festive season, with opportunities to embrace mindful movement, enjoy moments of stillness, and return to a relaxing space after a day exploring the capital.
Make space for a slower Christmas
You don’t have to leave London behind to enjoy a wellness-focused city break. Staying in Paddington means you can keep all the excitement of the city within easy reach, while still having somewhere peaceful to retreat to.
Spend your days exploring at your own pace, then return to calm interiors and a slower rhythm without feeling the need to fill every hour of your itinerary.
Inhabit Hotels offers two distinctive settings to choose from. Southwick Street is home to six Georgian townhouses in historic Paddington, while Queen’s Gardens occupies a crescent of mid-19th-century townhouses overlooking a tree-lined square in Bayswater.
Both properties are conveniently located within walking distance of Paddington Station – around seven minutes on foot – making it easy to settle in and start enjoying your break. With such easy connections, you can spend less time travelling and more time enjoying your stay.
Keep your movement and mindfulness routines
For those who enjoy keeping up with their usual wellbeing routines, a London visit doesn’t have to mean putting them on hold. Make a little time for yoga, meditation, or Pilates and enjoy some familiar moments of calm during your stay.
Just a short walk from our Southwick Street hotel, Queen’s Gardens has its own yoga studio and fitness atrium, alongside a range of weekly wellbeing activities.
Fancy a movement session, some time to meditate, or just a more relaxed start to the morning? There’s plenty of opportunity to find what works best for you. The meditation pod at Inhale offers a peaceful spot for quiet reflection, while Southwick Street’s tranquil library allows you to take a moment to yourself between outings.
Heading outside? Nature walks are also part of the wellbeing offering, giving you the chance to combine gentle movement with a little time outdoors. Try one of our planned routes through Hyde Park for some festive fresh air.
Set aside time for spa and sauna
A little extra time indoors can be particularly welcome during a winter city break. Whether you’re looking to unwind in a sauna or enjoy a restorative treatment, Inhabit offers different ways to make wellbeing part of your stay.
If a spa treatment is on your Christmas wishlist, take a look at the options available at Queen’s Gardens. Take the spa feeling to your room with our relaxing aromatherapy scents and Inhabit Sleep Kit. When it’s time to switch off, the phone lock box gives you somewhere to put your device aside and enjoy a little time away from the screen.
However you choose to spend your time, there’s no need to plan every moment. Leave a little room in your itinerary to enjoy the best of London, alongside some much-needed time to relax indoors.
Find a little breathing room outdoors
Wellbeing doesn’t have to be limited to the indoors. With some of London’s loveliest green spaces close by, it’s easy to enjoy a little fresh air and gentle movement during your stay.
Hyde Park is within easy reach of both hotels, and just around a three-minute walk from Queen’s Gardens. It’s a lovely place to stretch your legs, enjoy a change of scenery or simply take a break from the pace of the city.
For something a little different, the canal-side neighbourhood of Little Venice is approximately a ten-minute walk away. With its waterside setting, it’s another lovely spot to explore at a more leisurely pace.
Opt for a stroll through the park or a wander along the canal – both routes offer a chance to enjoy the neighbourhood without having to squeeze too much sightseeing into your day. Take your time, enjoy the surroundings and leave yourself plenty of opportunity to unwind when you return.
Rest well, with a welcome for small dogs
After a day spent exploring London, there’s nothing quite like returning somewhere comfortable and peaceful. At Inhabit, guest rooms are thoughtfully designed with rest in mind, bringing together serene colours, natural materials, and sleep-oriented details to help you feel at home.
Rather not leave your four-legged companion at home this Christmas? Inhabit welcomes small dogs, too! Just remember that dogs cannot be left unattended in guest rooms or the lounge, so it’s worth keeping this in mind when planning any treatments or activities during your stay. For more information, check out our pooch policy before your stay.
A Christmas stay shaped around wellbeing
Keep up with your wellbeing routine, enjoy a little more time for yourself, and find a peaceful place to unwind after exploring London with Inhabit Hotels – a refreshing way to spend Christmas in the city.
With mindful spaces, wellbeing activities, and thoughtfully designed rooms across two Paddington properties, you can enjoy a festive break that leaves just as much room for relaxation as it does for exploring.
Make your winter escape even more appealing and enjoy 15% off with our Winter Savings By Design offer. Exclusively available when you book direct through the Inhabit website.
