not in earl's court area

Another possibility is a family room at the YHA St. Pancras - www.yha.org.uk

Lee Ann

ElendilPickle thanks for posting that YHA Euston link. Even for old foggies like us - well into our 60's - the fact they have 10 rooms with just 2 beds is a great attraction. The rate is half of what it would cost at our fav hotel, The Ibis Euston! Can't thank you enough!

not in earl's court area>>>

There's nowt wrong with Earls Court.

Cholmondley_Warner: We stayed in Pennywern road once. One of those big old triple storey houses converted into a warren of rooms and now called an Hotel. We too found nothing wrong with Earls Court until I read sometime this year that the hotel we sent my young son & friend to the previous year - need I name it? R.....l - also Pennywern Rd, was raided for drugs.
I'm also aware that drug dealing and prostitution are rife in most areas of London and that it's probably going on right under the tourists noses without them being aware half the time. Maybe it's a case of what the eye doesn't see...........
Thanks again for the assurance.

For upscale foreign tourists there is plenty wrong about staying in Earls' Court - a sleazy crowd of starvation budget Ossies and New Zealanders, etc. Not that that there is anything wrong with that but even the streets here are often full of litter, etc. in my many visits to the area. I suppose any place in London would be OK for for most Fodorites at least Earls' Court will not be their cups of tea. And yes be careful of which budget hotel you select there - read tod's post above - make sure it's a hotel, some of which are really hostels or bed sits parading under the name 'hotel' Not that there could not be perfectly decent hotels there but Caveat Emptor

Complete cods. There hasn't been an Aussie in Earls Court since 1975.

It's no worse than any other part of london and a great deal better than most.

But what do I know. I just live here.

Chol - give us some eating recommendations in the area PLEASE!
We did not know where on earth to go. I don't mean fancy, on the contrary, a good grub pub will do nicely thank you.

In Kings cross? Or Earl's court?

If Kings X then you're laughing....

If so I'll be back tomorrow (I have to go now - the pubs are open).

Bon nuit!

I posted just about the exact same question a couple of months ago for my sister and someone recommended studios2let. They are very affordable and you should easily be able to find a place to stay in a safe area. Oh, and my sister had a blast. Good luck!

http://www.studios2let.com/our-properties/list-view

rradan: "<i>I posted just about the exact same question a couple of months ago </i>"

Uh - no you didn't. You just registered and this is your first ever post.

(unless of course you used a different screen name - care to tell us what it was?)

Advertising isn't allowed on Fodors - especially pretending to be a 'satisfied' customer.

Tod, Mr. Pickle and I (in our 40s)stayed in a variety of YHA hostels around the UK in 2007, all in private rooms. Not all had ensuite facilities, but that wasn't a problem for us. We saved some money by cooking some of our meals and packing lunches, and enjoyed meeting fellow travelers in the evenings.

Lee Ann

Sorry Cholmondley I wasn't too clear - I meant Earls Court.
Even if we don't get to lodge there I like walking the different London areas and if it happens to be around lunch or dinner time it's nice to have a little eaterie marked on ones map.
From the previous time in Earls Court I distinctly remember not seeing too many even around the main entrance/exit of the Tube station. Yes, lots of quick food but not really a nice pub or anything.
Kings Cross - We could always do with a little secret hideaway?!

The place I like best (and is one of the best pubs in London - mainly because its well hidden) is the King's Head in Hogarth Place (to get there come out of teh station on the Earls Ct Rd side, cross the road, turn left and go down a small side street - Hogarth Place which has several restaurants in it and The Kings Head is at the end). It has good food, good beer and isn't full of either nutters or tourists.

travelodge is having a sale now. Might score a great rate there. Also, look at Premier lodge. The have cheap rooms too. Easyhotel.com has rooms from £24.50

janisj: Uh - no you didn't. You just registered and this is your first ever post.


Why do you assume I was talking about posting on this site? I honestly was just trying to help rwwlfw out. I have no affiliation w/ that company.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions;will take some time to check out these sites and let you know how it works out.

Any suggestions for a long weekend in Paris, ie. where to stay and favorite eateries we should not miss?

Any suggestions for a long weekend in Paris,>>>

My suggestion would be to start a new thread......