Lodging preference when traveling alone?
Feb 26th, 2009, 08:53 PM
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I haven't read all the replies but you might throw a rubber door wedge/stop in your suitcase to prevent anyone from opening your door at night. Probably no one will even try but if it helps you get to sleep it's worth the extra couple of ounces and $2.
Feb 27th, 2009, 03:28 AM
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jent, this is my reco:
http://www.londonvicaragehotel.com/content/about
Hope you have a great trip, cheers,
BC
http://www.londonvicaragehotel.com/content/about
Hope you have a great trip, cheers,
BC
Feb 28th, 2009, 08:42 PM
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I use to do the Hostels if I'm doing a lot of hopping around and I'll be in the area for a while. Some do have private rooms, I try to check reviews to make sure the shared bathrooms are clean. If it's just a short visit I might splurge for a hotel, but if I can find a guesthouse that would be good as well.
For safety, I'd check reviews. If there aren't any reviews I'd really have a hard time making a decision, they usually rate for safety on most sites.
For safety, I'd check reviews. If there aren't any reviews I'd really have a hard time making a decision, they usually rate for safety on most sites.
Mar 12th, 2009, 08:45 AM
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thursdaysd...I agree. The LSE dorms are perfect...most importantly, the LSE Northumberland location is within walking distance to Trafalgar Square, Victoria Embankment and the River Thames. It is easily accessible from the airport and the Tube station is within easy walking distance. During the summer and up until late September (I believe) they have lodging available for travelers.
Mar 12th, 2009, 05:26 PM
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I did look at the LSE dorms, but apparently school will still be going on while I'm there, so there was no availability for my dates. I'm sure they're great in other months, though!
Mar 12th, 2009, 06:02 PM
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LSE now has some year-round lodging as well as the dorms, see www.lsetopfloor.co.uk
Mar 13th, 2009, 01:20 PM
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I travel a lot on my own for work - I usually just stay in whatever Marriott property is convinient and get the points for free stays later. When traveling for work, I am mainly concerned about convinience, and having high speed internet, and a place to work in my room. Marriott properties fill these needs and most have some sort of breakfast in the morning. I'm not overly concerned about safety, although I do like a hotel that has interior hallways where people have to enter the hotel through the lobby. In all my trips, I have only felt uneasy at a hotel in Denver - there were some hotel guests who had clearly been drinking and one decided he needed to flirt with me while I was on my way to my room. I just turned around, went back to the lobby and asked the person at the front desk if someone could accompany me to my room. No problem.
Mar 13th, 2009, 02:26 PM
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jent103, I think you would be a perfect candidate for Priceline. You stated you wanted something more comfortable this trip. London is a very expensive city for lodging, but Priceline is great for getting quality hotels probably with wi-fi, for the cheapest price. I have used both Priceline and Hotwire in London, and Priceline got me the best deal. I could never afford their regular prices but with Priceline, we got a great room for less than $90. Not 90 Pounds or Euros, but dollars! Best of luck to you!
Mar 13th, 2009, 11:01 PM
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november_moon, thanks for the reassurance. agilepagile, I'm leaning toward using Priceline for the first time. There's one place I have tentatively booked, mostly because of its great location, but if I can get a good room in a good district for less than $100, that would save me at least $100 over the days I'll be there. And that's definitely worth it! So we'll see what happens. I'm waiting to get plane tickets finalized and will go from there!
Mar 29th, 2009, 11:00 AM
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Tagging for future reference 
Jent, your parents sound similar to mine. Even though I'm 24 and have traveled quite a bit, they still worry about me. As they put it, they're my parents, it's their job to worry about me.
My suggestion is to give your parents a hug, thank them for caring so much, and try to email or call briefly every couple of days. It only takes five minutes every couple of days, and I promise it makes parents much more comfortable with the idea of their baby traveling alone.
Jent, your parents sound similar to mine. Even though I'm 24 and have traveled quite a bit, they still worry about me. As they put it, they're my parents, it's their job to worry about me.
My suggestion is to give your parents a hug, thank them for caring so much, and try to email or call briefly every couple of days. It only takes five minutes every couple of days, and I promise it makes parents much more comfortable with the idea of their baby traveling alone.
