Daniel Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 Hey, I'll be staying in London for 4 nights in about a week and I was wondering if anyone could point me to some good hotel booking sites and what parts I should look for. I'd like something rather central and affordable (wouldn't we all? []). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 Myself and Gian-luca stayed at the luxurious Belmont Hotel. It was reasonable (though I forget what it was, split between two people it wasn't bad), it was a block from Padington Station (a major tube stop and the direct line from London to Heatherow). It's in the west end and in a good, multicultural part of the city. A free breakfast was included and the staff were all fairly friendly. It's on Sussex Gardens and there's a whole row of old houses that are converted to hotels all along the street so maybe you can find better in the same area. The Belmont was very, very spartan. Our first room was tiny and spacely appointed (but we did have a TV). You couldn't open the door to the bathroom and the main door at the same time if I recall. That being said our second room (after going to Edinburgh) was pretty spacious. It wasn't as nice as what we had in Plymouth or Edinburgh, but for the cost and location I think we did pretty well. That being said you aren't there to spend time in the hotel. I felt safe, the food was half-decent and the location was good. As for the actual booking, ask GL he did all the leg work. cheers, matthew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yob Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 Tavistock Hotel In Bloomsbury, 15 min walk from Piccadilly Circus. OK price (82pounds they're advertising), OK Hotel. http://www.imperialhotels.co.uk/tavistock.htm Holiday Inn near Kings Cross. 20-30 min walk to Piccadilly Circus. Very clean and they have rooms with 2 double beds (hard to find in London) Deals can be found when booking in advance, not so much in the summer though. http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/HI/hd/lonkc?irs=y Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimglow Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 Daniel, I stayed at the Blakemore hotel in London, on the Northern edge of Kensington Park. It was very reasonable. I would recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulV Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 It's been a while since I've stayed there, but I liked the Crescent Hotel in Bloomsbury. Short walk to Russell Sq. underground. http://www.crescenthoteloflondon.com Not fancy but very comfortable and friendly place. Usually books up, so I'd wonder about your chances of getting a room for next week. Good luck and have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Observer Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Daniel, it in part depends on where you want to be. You would be ok for that weekend as its a bank holiday on Monday and London usually empties out. I would try the holiday inn websites for the Holiday Inn Expresses. I know there are a few in the less touristy areas of London (one for example near London City Old Street/Hoxton square). That area is now the funkiest/trendiest in London but not very toursity at the moment. The other one I would recommend is London Southwark which is South of the river but close to the new Tate Modern art gallery. The South Bank again is really taking off and there is lots there to see like gallery, the Globe Theatre, the London Eye (big ferris wheel), the new City Hall, etc. Here is the links for Holiday Inn. Just search for London and UK, and it will bring up about 35 or so hotels. Then just look for Londoon City and London Southwark. If you look for a hotel in the West End (ie. Soho, Bloomsbury, Paddington) which most people think is central london but its not, you will spend more money than going to the City or South of the river. http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/925/en/home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted May 20, 2004 Author Share Posted May 20, 2004 We found a triple room at a youth hostel in Bloomsbury for 67£ a night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue and White Army Posted May 23, 2004 Share Posted May 23, 2004 My new flat in London is a bloomin' closet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarnCherry Posted May 23, 2004 Share Posted May 23, 2004 quote:Originally posted by Blue and White Army My new flat in London is a bloomin' closet. Poor old Blue and White Army, back in the closet once again! We'll miss you at the game tonight. You should get up in the middle of the night and listen to the webcast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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