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STARTING TO STRESS! Need recommendations for London apartments/hotels
Hi
I had found a great apartment but due to the world of the internet it fell through. I am finding it so hard to find something that is in a good location for a family travelling with a 2 and 4 yr old. We plan on being in London 17th June to the 24th June. Many thanks! Claire PS Budget is around 180 pounds a night. |
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Looks like a lovely apartment tho I've not been to London :(. We have rented thru vrbo.com many times, maybe you'd be interested in taking a look there also.
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That looks like a very luxurious apartment and one of the baths has a tub - important for such little kids.
If it fits your budget is available I would grab it - unless you have seen complaints about it somewhere. June is coming up fast and it's late to be renting an apartment. |
Really excellent location. I just skimmed the listing-is there a lift? 6th floor w/o an elevator wouldn't be fun. As long as there is a lift it would be a great area to stay
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Looks like a nice flat, in a very upmarket location (there's a Ralph Lauren shop next door), and the advertisers look very genuine (would a real scammer fake a reference from Martina Navratilova?!). My only concerns might be whether that sort of decor is compatible with a 2-year old and a 4-year old (an awful lot of pale-coloured carpets and fabrics), without undue worrying; and possibly traffic noise if the bedrooms overlook Fulham Road.
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crazyfamilyof4 - What happened that the apartment from London Connection fell through? I reserved accommodations with them for next month, and now I'm a bit worried.
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Hi Doppio . . .they have been fantastic with their correspondence ....I wouldn't worry . . .my booking didn't go through and by the time I realised someone else had snapped it up!
I just looked more carefully and it would seem that it only has one single bed in the other bedroom :( I'll send an email . . they might be able to get us a cot or trundle or something . I have also found this one. http://www.vrbo.com/296853 it doesn't look as nice but it has enough beds Thanks for your help |
>><i>they might be able to get us a cot</i><<
Don't ask for a 'cot' unless the 2yo can sleep in a bay crib. re the new flat - not sure where it is since the house icon and the 'A' are in different places on the map. But it would appear to be near Fulham Broadway. OK but not nearly as central/convenient. |
Can the 2 and 4 year old not share a bed? Must they really have separate ones?
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I'm not sure . . .single bed??? one week??? what do you think .. is it possible?
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>>Hi Doppio . . .they have been fantastic with their correspondence ....I wouldn't worry .
Ok, thanks! And good luck on finding a new flat, Try not to stress too much, I don't want it clouding your judgement so you end up snapping up something that isn't right for you. Take a deep breath and relax a bit. The right place will pop up for you. :) |
I was thinking the kids share a bed too OR the sofa is a sleeper..... Great location. It does have a lift.
If it doesnt feel right though keep looking. I know how tough this is. |
>>http://www.vrbo.com/296853<<
An upmarket residential location, between Parson's Green and Fulham Broadway tube stations (you wouldn't want to use Parson's Green, since the line's sill elevated there, and you'd have to get the children up and down some long flights of stairs; there are also stairs at Fulham Broadway, though not so many. You'd have to get used to the 14 bus along Fulham Road, which will at least take you (eventually) into South Kensington, Hyde Park and the West End. See also: http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...-apartment.cfm (I thought I recognised the fireplace!). |
oops >>sleep in a ba<B>b</B>y crib<<
I'd think the kids could sleep together. Or one could sleep on the couch (even if it isn't a sofa sleeper) |
Have you tried this agency? I have friends who have used them and have been very happy. I tried them for our upcoming trip, but they were booked. They may have something for your dates.
http://www.thelondonagent.com/ |
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Ok, I plugged in your dates as well, and these properties are available:
http://www.thelondonagent.com/search...-06-24.G_2-2-0 It looks like there are several in your price range of £180 a night, which would be £1,260 for the entire stay. |
On that link Doppio gave you -- the Villiers St flats don't have much charm and they are studios so maybe a little crowded - but that is a terrific location. Right AT the Charing Cross and Embankment stations, next to the Victoria Embankment and the river, and very close to Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, Big Ben/Parliament, St James's Park/Buckingham Palace. Farther down the page are some larger ones on Villiers St but for a lot more ££.
The Covent Garden/Bloomsbury one is awfully sterile IMO but another nice location. Didn't check the whole list - stopped when the rates got up there. |
GOOD MORNING! Thank you so much Doppio . . .there seems to be a few there that look really great! Janisj ...am I right in thinking if we shoose a larger one on Villers St or the Convent Garden or Bloomsbury . .we should be happy?
My stress level are coming down now that I can see there are a few choices that look really nice. |
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Either one of those two would be a really good location . . .
Now - BOOK something (before you lose another one) |
The "Gower" one - main road outside the front door. I assume the properties are sound-proofed as far as possible, but there will be traffic noise. Plenty of buses outside the front door, though.
The "Bloomsbury" one - a quieter location, and you have the square and gardens across the road, but are still close to plenty of buses on Southampton Row. No shortage of shops, cafés and restaurants in the area. And what I think might clinch it for you is that it's also within about 5-10 minutes walk of Coram's Fields for the little ones: http://www.coramsfields.org/ If you think the interior of the Bloomsbury flat would work for you (sounds as though there will be stairs), then that's the better of the two for you, I'd have thought. It's certainly an area of London I'd love to live in. |
thanks guys ... sent email so lets hope one of the two is available!
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ok .. .so here is another apartment that has been sent to me through London lets
http://www.vrbo.com/357193?inf_conta...302477dda4f410 Not sure about the location. They are discounting the price. I did want to stay in the more traditional style of home Mayfair is famous for but I guess location is number one. Thanking you in advance |
I wouldn't want to stay in Lambeth. You can really not compare this to Bloomsbury or Mayfair.
Stop looking at everything that's available and book something! |
>>Not sure about the location. <<
Exactly. Fine for business/corporate visitors, not so much for families. This is a huge block on the main embankment road by the junction with Lambeth Bridge, and the surrounding area is just dull. There's a little park the other side of Lambeth Palace, but not much in the way of shopping or restaurants, none of the life of the Bloomsbury Square option. Plus it's a bit out of the centre. I think you would be seriously unhappy with this one. |
ooohhh thanks .... I know you think the second link was better but I think we are going with the first link. from what I see it is in the same area so hopefully that park you mentioned we can still get there in 20min. the first link has 3 bedrooms which is really ideal.
many thanks everyone |
Gower Street's an extra walk away from Corams Fields, it's true, and I hope the street traffic doesn't get too tiresome. But you have all the little shops and restaurants on Store St just round the corner, which is a plus.
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Well let's see what they say...fingers and toes crossed!
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>>Stop looking at everything that's available and book something!
Exactly! I'm thinking this is why you lost out on that awesome flat with London Connections. |
:( TheGower Street wasn't available . . .Villiers St is and is reasonably priced . .I am just confused with how it is set up. The Bloomsbury one is available but they want 2000+pounds and that really is just too much for us!
Now I have had someone else say they have a 2 bed apartment available off oxford st for less price! When they send me the links i'll post it. However, what are your thoughts on these: http://www.thelondonagent.com/Tavistock-Chambers.html http://www.thelondonagent.com/33A-Villiers-(1&2).html |
Both locations are excellently central for you, but it looks as though the Villiers St place is bit cramped for two small children - are both bedrooms doubles or would each child have a separate bed, or would you be happy to put one or both of them to bed in the living room? Tavistock Chambers looks a bit more spacious, but are the twin beds only in the larger bedroom? And they seem to have squeezed the washing machine into the smaller bedroom for some reason.
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ok so somehow I overlooked the prices and it seems 500 pounds more then I thought! I am going to go back to my emails and check the prices I was quoted from them.
Now the other thing was another company ..avanti apartments has been in touch saying that they have a flat in the soho area for 1250 pounds for the week. HOwever there is no internet link and they only provide generic photos.. Here is what they typed Avanti Apartments 9:25 PM (3 minutes ago) to me As it happens it is likely to be the flat shown, however allocations are done just before arrival so we could not guarantee it There is no link on the internet as this is a private residential building. thoughts? sound dodgy?? |
Yes, I wouldn't trust it. Have you checked out reviews on Trip Advisor?
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Here is another recommendation I got from friends. The website isn't the prettiest thing I've ever seen, but the apartments get rave reviews
http://rentals.chslondon.com/ |
£180 a night: http://rentals.chslondon.com/eby/eby.htm
This apartment has an excellent position on Ebury Street - which runs from close to Victoria Station down through to Chelsea. Buckingham Palace is located near the top end of the street, 5 minutes from Victoria Station (main line station and tube District, Circle and Victoria lines), whereas the lower end boasts Sloane Square and The King's Road – both renowned shopping areas - you can't beat this for a central location! - - - £160 a night: http://rentals.chslondon.com/bpc/bpc.htm This modern 3rd floor apartment (there is a good lift) is in a private, gated community with a fine large communal garden, actually it's more like a small park! The flat overlooks the wide open space behind the Earl's Court Exhibition Centre – giving it a surprisingly nice view. - - - £155 a night: http://rentals.chslondon.com/thc2/thc2.htm Situated in the heart of South Kensington, this 5th floor property with lift access has a clean and modern feel whilst remaining homely and welcoming. Around the property you will find landscape paintings and traditional features which give the space a stylish and comfortable atmosphere. - - - £150 a night: http://rentals.chslondon.com/sgs2/sgs2.htm his attractive first floor flat overlooks St George's Square and is only 2 minutes away from Pimlico tube station (Victoria line). Tate Britain and the river Thames are within a 5 minure walk. Pimlico is a part of London with handsome Georgian houses and pretty squares. - - - £150 a night: http://rentals.chslondon.com/rtv2/rtv2.htm This modern 2nd floor mansion block apartment (no lift) is located 10 minutes walk from Parson’s Green (District line) and makes a good and affordable base for exploring the city. - - - £145 a night: http://rentals.chslondon.com/wsm/wsm.htm This is a real gem of a find - a charming little house tucked away in a quiet cobbled mews just behind Warwick Square. In the 1840s, when the grand houses of the square were built, the horses, carriages and grooms of their occupants were housed these mews properties. These times long past, the now converted mews houses are considered some of the most desirable pied-à-terres in London - not least because of their quiet situation and private parking. - - - £145 a night: http://rentals.chslondon.com/bkv/bkv.htm You can expect an eclectic style at Brookville Road; the owner previously worked as an art dealer and so the property is adorned with fascinating paintings, sculptures and furniture – making an interesting change from boring hotel rooms! The house is less than 10 minutes walk from Fulham Broadway - tube station (District line) and a good range of restaurants, bars, pubs, cafes and shops. There are also excellent bus links to the central attractions. - - - |
Of those - Ebury St or St. Georges Sq would be my choices (I've stayed in both areas - at a B&B in Ebury St once, and in flats on St Georges sq three times)
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WOW Doppio! Thanks for that! I am going to go through it now! However, I have just been told this is available.
http://www.londonguestsuites.com/tem...y.cfm?apt=3080 |
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