Igor

I will be in London in two weeks and since I've never been there before considering to take a cab from the airport to the hotel (Russel Square). <BR>Could anybody tell me if there are any specific details: different types of cabs, should I negotiate the price and what it should cost? Thank you.

Roger

Igor, They will have a taxi stand and I believe all are the regular cabs. Yes, ask first but it should cost around 28 to 30 pounds. If it were me, I would take the new train service, only 15 minutes from Heathrow to Paddington train station. Much lower cost and lots faster. From Paddington you could grab a cab to your hotel for a resonable cost.

MIke Shaw

Igor...two other alternatives. The Tube goes directly from Heathrow to Russell Square stop. Cost 3-4 lbs. Also there is a British Airways bus that goes from the airport and stops at several fixed locations(Hotels). One is Royal National Hotel, right by Russell Square. I can dig up the cost if you need to know. Also, that new rail service costs 10 lbs... <BR> <BR>Cheers

wes fowler

Consider the airbus rather than the underground. With the underground you have to cope with turnstiles and stairs while carrying luggage. The airbus is the cheapest of the alternatives, cheaper than the taxi and high speed train.

Tom

Cabs will be easy to come by and I have yet to have a bad experience in a London black cab. It is expensive, though. As a result, I also recommend the tube. It goes straight to the Russel Sq tube stop on the Piccadilly line (blue) and a lift/elevator takes you to the street.