Heathrow Express.
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Heathrow Express.
Looking for affordable (under $200 for a double)accomodations with access to the Heathrow Express. We are wanting to drop off the rental car and use public transportation for the last two days of our visit in London.
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After getting depressed looking at the reviews of the numerous Paddington area hotels (overpriced, crowded, touristy), I opted for staying within cabbing distance instead (said distance will depend on your budget).
In other words, I'd recommend finding an affordable hotel in a neighborhood you want to be in, rather than something within walking distance to Paddington. Several are close enough to be within a 10 pound ride (Bloomsbury, Mayfair, Kensington).
Also, you might check out biddingfortravel to see what kind of Priceline rates people are getting in areas you're interested in staying. I opted for Priceline a couple of years ago and ended up staying at the Millenium Mayfair for less than one of the 3* Paddington hotels would have cost.
In other words, I'd recommend finding an affordable hotel in a neighborhood you want to be in, rather than something within walking distance to Paddington. Several are close enough to be within a 10 pound ride (Bloomsbury, Mayfair, Kensington).
Also, you might check out biddingfortravel to see what kind of Priceline rates people are getting in areas you're interested in staying. I opted for Priceline a couple of years ago and ended up staying at the Millenium Mayfair for less than one of the 3* Paddington hotels would have cost.
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Assuming there are at least two of you (you mention "we" I'd not worry about the Heathrow Express. You can get a decent car service for nearly the same amount of money to take you to Heathrow from any other point, rather than struggling to be a block or so to tote your luggage to Paddington.
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agree w/ all the above. I'd personally not stay in a hotel simply because it was close to the HEX. You can stay anywhere - if you really want to take the HEX, public transport can get you to nicer areas than right around Paddington. Plus, as NeoPatrick says, a car service will cost about the same as the HEX for 2 people.