Lodging in London May 10-14 and Cotswald
Jan 18th, 2014, 10:23 AM
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For your London accommodation budget I'm sure you could find an apartment for the 3 of you, 1 bedroom plus a sleeper sofa, or even a 2 bedroom.
Look for the many threads on the subject using the "Search the Forums" field above, "london apartments".
Look for the many threads on the subject using the "Search the Forums" field above, "london apartments".
Jan 19th, 2014, 01:03 PM
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We found and placed a reserve on 2 hotels we need to book tomorrow. Have you experienced either?
Days Inn Hyde Park
Lower ratings on Tripadvisor but closer by .7 mi to Center of London sights. There is a double and twin so I, being the third person will have a bed. Continental Breakfast included.
http://www.daysinnhydepark.com
Novotel Paddington
Much higher reviews on Tripadvisor, next to Paddington tube, a little further from central London sights by .7 mi. Queen bed and Sofa bed (for me). Breakfast extra
http://www.novotel.com/gb/hotel-6455...on/index.shtml
Days Inn Hyde Park
Lower ratings on Tripadvisor but closer by .7 mi to Center of London sights. There is a double and twin so I, being the third person will have a bed. Continental Breakfast included.
http://www.daysinnhydepark.com
Novotel Paddington
Much higher reviews on Tripadvisor, next to Paddington tube, a little further from central London sights by .7 mi. Queen bed and Sofa bed (for me). Breakfast extra
http://www.novotel.com/gb/hotel-6455...on/index.shtml
Jan 19th, 2014, 01:59 PM
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Both of those hotels are in the Paddington area. One is in front of the station and the other is in the back of the station. I agree w/ jamikins - not a place I'd stay . . . though it isn't terrible.
look at londontown.com
look at londontown.com
Jan 19th, 2014, 02:24 PM
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pdaminai,
I am finding it difficult to credit that you can't find a better situated hotel in London in May that will take 3 people in a room. I put a random date in May into booking.com and found 517 hotels with triple or family rooms. I found several in Kensington and Chelsea and some more in Westminster, Camden, etc. you could also book a double for the rest of the party for the entirety of their stay, and a single for you for your one night.
I am finding it difficult to credit that you can't find a better situated hotel in London in May that will take 3 people in a room. I put a random date in May into booking.com and found 517 hotels with triple or family rooms. I found several in Kensington and Chelsea and some more in Westminster, Camden, etc. you could also book a double for the rest of the party for the entirety of their stay, and a single for you for your one night.
Jan 19th, 2014, 03:14 PM
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We thought Paddington WAS a good location....so now I know and am back to the drawing board. 180 is the limit (or close) per night. Londontown.com is a fabulous website, better than booking com THANKs again...will keep you posted
Jan 19th, 2014, 03:33 PM
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Paddington isn't a slum or anything. The main problem is it is a long way from anything of interest -- except for Hyde Park. It isn't on a convenient route in from Heathrow (except for expensive trains). And where the Days Inn is located is just a lot of low quality B&B hotels.
Properties along the Piccadilly tube line (South Kensington, Covent Garden, Russell Square, etc.) will be more convenient/central. As would Victoria, and Westminster.
Properties along the Piccadilly tube line (South Kensington, Covent Garden, Russell Square, etc.) will be more convenient/central. As would Victoria, and Westminster.
Jan 19th, 2014, 04:55 PM
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Looking at http://www.parkinternationalhotel.com
Jan 20th, 2014, 08:06 AM
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We found an even better situation at the Ashburn Hotel. http://www.ashburn-hotel.co.uk
Now we have to decide if we want to up the amount we spend to stay at Crowne Kensignton.
Now we have to decide if we want to up the amount we spend to stay at Crowne Kensignton.
Jan 20th, 2014, 08:47 AM
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I do mean that one janisj! We got a great rate at our budget by dealing direct with hotel and prepaying. Waiting now for their call to pay. We do have travel insurance too to cover issues should something happen.
We also just booked a room in Moreton-in-Marsh at the Redensdale Arms through a walking guide Anne Martis.
Now for the Hull visit to our uncle and onto Edinburgh. Phew....lots of work is paying off.
We also just booked a room in Moreton-in-Marsh at the Redensdale Arms through a walking guide Anne Martis.
Now for the Hull visit to our uncle and onto Edinburgh. Phew....lots of work is paying off.
Jan 20th, 2014, 08:49 AM
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The Ashburn, judging from the website, looks very nice. However, they refer to the Cromwell Rd location as "situated in a peaceful side street" which it is not. I'm not fond of that part of So. Kensington. Closer to the park and V&A is far nicer. For just a few nights it isn't bad but not interesting, in my opinion.
Put the address, including postcode, into Google maps and have a look on Streeview and you'll see what a mean, a very boring neighborhood and no better in my opinion, unless you like being on the Piccadilly line, than Bayswater (nr Paddington). Crowne Plaza Kensington, same thing, next block. Some will, no doubt, disagree but I've stayed in the neighborhood and don't like it.
Put the address, including postcode, into Google maps and have a look on Streeview and you'll see what a mean, a very boring neighborhood and no better in my opinion, unless you like being on the Piccadilly line, than Bayswater (nr Paddington). Crowne Plaza Kensington, same thing, next block. Some will, no doubt, disagree but I've stayed in the neighborhood and don't like it.
Jan 20th, 2014, 09:01 AM
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Ah Hull just named a European Cultural Capital for 2017! About the least likely city to nab such an honor according to British press reports I read but you'll find more culture than usual this year perhaps as they ramp up this down at its heels port.
Jan 20th, 2014, 09:03 AM
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-25008856
About Hull being cultural capital - seemingly an oxymoron!
About Hull being cultural capital - seemingly an oxymoron!
Jan 20th, 2014, 09:13 AM
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Most visitors LOVE staying in that neighborhood. So convenient to/from the airport, not far from the parks, V&A, many restaurants/shops. Are there leafier/prettier streets - sure. But for a short visit to London the location of the Crowne Plaza is quite good.
