first trip to london
Mar 21st, 2005, 11:18 AM
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salina you aren't new to this board but it has been a while since you've posted so I'll cut you some slack.
Your questions are imply not answer-able w/o some more info from you.
1) what do you condsider "moderate? What is your budget per night? One person's "moderate" is someone else's very expensive, and another persons very inexpensive.
2) WHICH airport - there are several around London and all have different ways to get into town.
3) how many traveling together? Makes a difference because what sorts of rooms are available.
Give us something to work w/ here - OK???
Your questions are imply not answer-able w/o some more info from you.
1) what do you condsider "moderate? What is your budget per night? One person's "moderate" is someone else's very expensive, and another persons very inexpensive.
2) WHICH airport - there are several around London and all have different ways to get into town.
3) how many traveling together? Makes a difference because what sorts of rooms are available.
Give us something to work w/ here - OK???
Mar 21st, 2005, 11:40 AM
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Oh THAT helped - Not expensive and not cheap. What is your price range??????
And if you haven't already booked a hotel, is there a reason you're set on Earls Court? there are lots better areas unless you MUST be there for some reason.
And if you haven't already booked a hotel, is there a reason you're set on Earls Court? there are lots better areas unless you MUST be there for some reason.
Mar 26th, 2005, 10:55 AM
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I'm with janis, not sure why you are resisting answering the question about how much you want to spend on a hotel per night. I also agree that there are lots of better neighborhoods than Earl's Court, and I join in asking what made you pick that?
Here is a link to the London superthread, among other things it will provide information on various neighborhoods.
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...p;tid=34548473
If you have no idea about anything to do with London, then click at the top of this screen on destinations, and read the good general fodors information on London. Then go out and buy a map.
I'm with janis, not sure why you are resisting answering the question about how much you want to spend on a hotel per night. I also agree that there are lots of better neighborhoods than Earl's Court, and I join in asking what made you pick that?
Here is a link to the London superthread, among other things it will provide information on various neighborhoods.
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...p;tid=34548473
If you have no idea about anything to do with London, then click at the top of this screen on destinations, and read the good general fodors information on London. Then go out and buy a map.
Mar 26th, 2005, 11:17 AM
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Hi Salina,
I stayed on the edge of earls court once at the South Kensington Comfort Inn on Courtfield Gardens--nice hotel, but probably more than you want to spend-it was part of a package deal & I was able to split the cost with my Mom. We really did not like earls court though and usually walked the extra distance to the Glouchester Road tube station. All the other visits to London (3) I have stayed in the paddington/bayswater area at the Oxford Hotel. My first trip to London was also solo and this is where I stayed. Close to two tube lines, circle (lancaster gate) and central (I think--paddington station stop).
Cost at the Oxford is 55 pounds for a single and it includes a decent rolls/toast/watered down orange juice/coffee/tea breakfast for free. (yeah) The staff is pleasant and the rooms are clean. There is no lift, and the stairs are narrow. But I love it here. The rooms are not too special, the bed spreads a little old, most of the bathrooms are tiny--think motorhome size--but to say it again I love it here. It is about a 5 minute walk to Hyde Park, two good pubs nearby Mitre & Swan, good ethnic food near by, bus stops nearby and on a side street that can be quiet if you get a room not facing the street. I don't think they have air conditioning though--if that is a concern. I've only stayed here in the winter.
I hope this helps. Let me know if you want some more info. Suz
I stayed on the edge of earls court once at the South Kensington Comfort Inn on Courtfield Gardens--nice hotel, but probably more than you want to spend-it was part of a package deal & I was able to split the cost with my Mom. We really did not like earls court though and usually walked the extra distance to the Glouchester Road tube station. All the other visits to London (3) I have stayed in the paddington/bayswater area at the Oxford Hotel. My first trip to London was also solo and this is where I stayed. Close to two tube lines, circle (lancaster gate) and central (I think--paddington station stop).
Cost at the Oxford is 55 pounds for a single and it includes a decent rolls/toast/watered down orange juice/coffee/tea breakfast for free. (yeah) The staff is pleasant and the rooms are clean. There is no lift, and the stairs are narrow. But I love it here. The rooms are not too special, the bed spreads a little old, most of the bathrooms are tiny--think motorhome size--but to say it again I love it here. It is about a 5 minute walk to Hyde Park, two good pubs nearby Mitre & Swan, good ethnic food near by, bus stops nearby and on a side street that can be quiet if you get a room not facing the street. I don't think they have air conditioning though--if that is a concern. I've only stayed here in the winter.
I hope this helps. Let me know if you want some more info. Suz
Mar 26th, 2005, 11:26 AM
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oh.... transportation from the airport
Heathrow
Cheapest--tube (??4-6 pounds??)--also takes about 45 minutes
Fastest--Heathrow express (??13 pounds each way or 21 pounds rt??)--my favorite--as it is just a short walk to my neighborhood hotel
Gatwick
Gatwick express (??20 pounds rt)--or another train (cheaper) into Victoria Station & then take a Taxi to your hotel--best way to arrive when you are tired and don't know where you are going.
Not sure on the cost's but they are close. I'll look them up once you tell us which airport
Suz
Heathrow
Cheapest--tube (??4-6 pounds??)--also takes about 45 minutes
Fastest--Heathrow express (??13 pounds each way or 21 pounds rt??)--my favorite--as it is just a short walk to my neighborhood hotel
Gatwick
Gatwick express (??20 pounds rt)--or another train (cheaper) into Victoria Station & then take a Taxi to your hotel--best way to arrive when you are tired and don't know where you are going.
Not sure on the cost's but they are close. I'll look them up once you tell us which airport
Suz
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