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recommendations for clean, safe, hotel in London pls

Old Apr 2nd, 2004, 12:08 AM
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recommendations for clean, safe, hotel in London pls

Any recommendations on a hotel (safe, clean and Ok-priced) for a young single female traveller just arriving in London? It's only for one night after arriving in Heathrow and will have to find my way to Kings Cross the next day to catch the train to Middlesbrough. Thank you!
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Old Apr 2nd, 2004, 12:12 AM
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Check out www.laterooms.com. There seems to be a few nice ones at a good rate in Kensington/Bayswater. I would pay a little more for your comfort if you are alone.
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Old Apr 2nd, 2004, 06:21 AM
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Another area to consider is Bloomsbury near Russell Sq. At that location, you can take the tube from Heathrow (Piccadilly line) straight to Russell Sq station. And the next day, hop back on the Piccadilly line for 1 stop to Kings Cross.

There are plenty of small B&B's around Russell Sq that are reasonably priced. That area is very safe as well.

I stayed by myself a few years ago in a single room at the Garth Hotel and it was fine. It is about a 10min walk from Russell Sq stop(with luggage).
http://www.garthhotel-london.com/

Langland Hotel was another that I've looked at:
http://www.langlandhotel.com/index.php

And Ridgemount:
http://www.ridgemounthotel.co.uk/index.htm

Hope this helps.
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HI
I stayed at the Arosfa on Gower St in Bloomsbury this past January.
It's simple, clean, pleasant, and safe.
No elevator. Walking distance to King's Cross if your luggage is light and on wheels.
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Old Apr 2nd, 2004, 07:20 AM
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Hi there...

I agree with yk; go to Russell Square area. I stayed at the Harlingford which is a 5 minute walk from Russell Square. Check out its website at www.harlingfordhotel.com; it runs 75 pounds a night for an ensuite single with full breakfast. And it's close to Kings Cross (you could walk).
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I have a similar situation. I just got the Heathrow Holiday Inn Ariel for $48 on priceline. i'll sleep at the airport and continue my trip the next day, taking the underground to the train station.
Take bus 105 from Heathrow to front of the hotel (free within Heathrow zone) also can take hoppa bus for 5 pounds round trip.
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Old Apr 2nd, 2004, 10:27 AM
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..JUST A WARNING..although you maybe tempted to stay near the Kings Cross Station, I wouldn't..I stayed in a Thistle a few bloicks away and was less than pleased with the area...
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Old Apr 3rd, 2004, 05:28 AM
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Thanks heaps for the tips! Especially yk who made it so clear. Just wondering, how much roughly should I be expecting to pay in pounds for B+Bs in the UK generally?
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Old Apr 3rd, 2004, 06:18 AM
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Basic en suite single B&B in London, £50 and up. Elsewhere in the UK, £25 to £30.
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