Central London Hotel advice
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Me and the missus are going to London next Weds to spend the day and night, as on the Thursday morning the missus has an interview at the US Embassy for a Visa Application.
We arrive at Euston around midday, and would like recommendations for a budget hotel for the night, bearing in mind we need to be in Grosvenor Sq at 10am on Thursday.
Also looking for budget ideas on how to spend the Wednesday, thinking about a hop on hop off bus tour, getting off where takes our fancy for a spot of sight seeing. n
All input appreciated.
We arrive at Euston around midday, and would like recommendations for a budget hotel for the night, bearing in mind we need to be in Grosvenor Sq at 10am on Thursday.
Also looking for budget ideas on how to spend the Wednesday, thinking about a hop on hop off bus tour, getting off where takes our fancy for a spot of sight seeing. n
All input appreciated.
There is a holiday inn not far from Eauston / Kings Cross, should be reasonable value and not far from the tubes, getting to Grosvenor Sq will be easy from there, either tube or a short cab hop.
Things to do on arrival, just a get a tube to leicster sq or parliament sq and take a good map, the sights are all easily accesible on foot in all honest and the hop on hop off tours a bit gimmicky, in a couple of hours you'll easily get sight of Big Ben, Tower Bridge and most in between, maybe walk from Big Ben to Tower Bridge along the south side of the river along the South Bank ... then take a look round Butlers Wharf before walking back over Tower Bridge to Tower Hill tube past the Tower of London and an easy tube back to hotel.
Things to do on arrival, just a get a tube to leicster sq or parliament sq and take a good map, the sights are all easily accesible on foot in all honest and the hop on hop off tours a bit gimmicky, in a couple of hours you'll easily get sight of Big Ben, Tower Bridge and most in between, maybe walk from Big Ben to Tower Bridge along the south side of the river along the South Bank ... then take a look round Butlers Wharf before walking back over Tower Bridge to Tower Hill tube past the Tower of London and an easy tube back to hotel.
AndyT77 said:
Sub £100 for the night.
OK lets be honest you are going to struggle in Central London on a budget like that. Even Easy Hotels with no windows in the rooms can be £70 a night. One place you might want to look at for around £100 a night is the Strand Palace Hotel on The Strand opposite the Savoy.
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From Lastminute.com two star:
Set in the heart of elegant Bloomsbury, the Garth Hotel is only a few minutes walk from The British Museum and within easy walking distance of Oxford Street and Covent Garden for shopping, Soho for Chinese food and Theatreland. Also nearby are Trafalgar Square and the National Art Gallery, as is Regent's Park with London Zoo. Other famous landmarks such as the London Eye, St. Pauls Cathedral, Tower Bridge and Buckingham Palace are easily reached via public transport or leisurely walking.There are many museums and art galleries nearby and within a short bus ride are Sotheby's and Christies, the famous auctioneers. Also nearby are Portobello Road and Camden Passage for those interested in antiques and fine art, and Camden market, a trendy and popular place for the young at the weekend.
The hotel itself, is a small, privately owned hotel in Bloomsbury, the district of Central London famous as the home of 'The Bloomsbury Set', a group of authors that included Virginia Wolf and E. M. Forster. Built around 1800, the building is a Grade II listed Georgian town house of historical interest. It was the birthplace in 1839 of William De Morgan, the famous potter.We pride ourselves on the warm and friendly atmosphere at The Garth, and have established a reputation for our hospitality, which has brought back the same guests year after year. The rooms and public areas are decorated with numerous paintings, photographs and prints to create an art gallery effect.The 18 bedrooms are equipped with tea and coffee making facilities and a hairdryer. Included in the price is full English breakfast and a choice of breakfast cereals and preserves.
From Lastminute.com two star:
Set in the heart of elegant Bloomsbury, the Garth Hotel is only a few minutes walk from The British Museum and within easy walking distance of Oxford Street and Covent Garden for shopping, Soho for Chinese food and Theatreland. Also nearby are Trafalgar Square and the National Art Gallery, as is Regent's Park with London Zoo. Other famous landmarks such as the London Eye, St. Pauls Cathedral, Tower Bridge and Buckingham Palace are easily reached via public transport or leisurely walking.There are many museums and art galleries nearby and within a short bus ride are Sotheby's and Christies, the famous auctioneers. Also nearby are Portobello Road and Camden Passage for those interested in antiques and fine art, and Camden market, a trendy and popular place for the young at the weekend.
The hotel itself, is a small, privately owned hotel in Bloomsbury, the district of Central London famous as the home of 'The Bloomsbury Set', a group of authors that included Virginia Wolf and E. M. Forster. Built around 1800, the building is a Grade II listed Georgian town house of historical interest. It was the birthplace in 1839 of William De Morgan, the famous potter.We pride ourselves on the warm and friendly atmosphere at The Garth, and have established a reputation for our hospitality, which has brought back the same guests year after year. The rooms and public areas are decorated with numerous paintings, photographs and prints to create an art gallery effect.The 18 bedrooms are equipped with tea and coffee making facilities and a hairdryer. Included in the price is full English breakfast and a choice of breakfast cereals and preserves.
Have a look at the Best Western Swiss Cottage....it's just outside Zone 1 but is very close to Swiss Cottage station (literally a 2 min walk). You will be in the West End in 10 mins on the tube. From leaving your hotel door you would be at the American Embassy in less than 30 mins.
It's in a quiet residential area so will be quiet at night....there are plenty decent pubs/restaurants locally. 15 min walk from any of Primrose Hill,St John's Wood and Hampstead all of which have loads of good places to go....and full of locals rather than tourists.
It's in a quiet residential area so will be quiet at night....there are plenty decent pubs/restaurants locally. 15 min walk from any of Primrose Hill,St John's Wood and Hampstead all of which have loads of good places to go....and full of locals rather than tourists.
Cheib said:
Have a look at the Best Western Swiss Cottage....it's just outside Zone 1 but is very close to Swiss Cottage station (literally a 2 min walk). You will be in the West End in 10 mins on the tube. From leaving your hotel door you would be at the American Embassy in less than 30 mins.
It's in a quiet residential area so will be quiet at night....there are plenty decent pubs/restaurants locally. 15 min walk from any of Primrose Hill,St John's Wood and Hampstead all of which have loads of good places to go....and full of locals rather than tourists.
Seems ideal, just booked it for £98 through Booking.com, thanks for all the replies!It's in a quiet residential area so will be quiet at night....there are plenty decent pubs/restaurants locally. 15 min walk from any of Primrose Hill,St John's Wood and Hampstead all of which have loads of good places to go....and full of locals rather than tourists.
AndyT77 said:
Cheib said:
Have a look at the Best Western Swiss Cottage....it's just outside Zone 1 but is very close to Swiss Cottage station (literally a 2 min walk). You will be in the West End in 10 mins on the tube. From leaving your hotel door you would be at the American Embassy in less than 30 mins.
It's in a quiet residential area so will be quiet at night....there are plenty decent pubs/restaurants locally. 15 min walk from any of Primrose Hill,St John's Wood and Hampstead all of which have loads of good places to go....and full of locals rather than tourists.
Seems ideal, just booked it for £98 through Booking.com, thanks for all the replies!It's in a quiet residential area so will be quiet at night....there are plenty decent pubs/restaurants locally. 15 min walk from any of Primrose Hill,St John's Wood and Hampstead all of which have loads of good places to go....and full of locals rather than tourists.
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