Thanks to get your suggestion for staying in Stanley House Hotel at Belgrave Road, near Victoria Coach Station. Shall be there first time next end December for a week. I need budget price lodging in safe area and get clean room, can I get it at this hotel? Are there many restaurants / cafes and shops around hotel?

I stayed at Norfolk Plaza Hotel and liked it. Not too far away from anything, via a short tube ride.<BR><BR>www.norfolkplazahotel.co.uk

Chrysant: To answer your question about Stanley House - I have not stayed there but have walked past it many times. It is in a good, safe location and you will be fine. It seems to be well cared for - which is never a guarantee - but would indicate the rooms are OK. There are many cafes / restaurants / pubs nearby and you will have good access to the tube and buses.

Please do take into consideration that Stephanie was in London about 17 years ago.<BR>

Janis, thanks for your informstion.<BR>Steph, I prefer places near Victoria Coach Station to get easy access to outside London using bus that look cheaper than train.