London-St.Pancras area hotel - On a budget?
Jun 19, 2015, 4:45 pm
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I've left luggage at the Crescent and I'm pretty sure I've left it at the Euro. You can call to confirm but I'd be very surprised if any of the Cartwright Gardens hotels wouldn't provide the service.
Jun 19, 2015, 5:11 pm
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There's also a left luggage place at St Pancras (near the back, between Boots and Monsoon) if it comes to it... But I can't remember the last time any hotel refused to look after luggage for me.
Jun 20, 2015, 3:18 am
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If you're flying into Heathrow, and wanting to spend the day in London, then staying out near Luton or Bedford wouldn't make much sense unless there was some big event on in London and the cheap hotels were all sold out. If you just wanted somewhere cheap but nice to crash it could work, and it's more viable if you're coming in from the north or east.
(I've personally stayed near Luton or Bedford a few times now before or after Eurostar trips, as it was quick + much cheaper than London + roughly suited where I needed to come from / go to!)
Jun 20, 2015, 1:36 pm
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The Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot is available at GBP 67 (CAD 130) on your dates and is about 10 mins walk from St Pancras. That's a non-refundable rate though, it's about CAD 40 more to make it flexible. You might find cheaper rates at some of the small guest-house style hotels nearby, maybe GBP 5-10 cheaper. Otherwise the Ibis is not a bad option.
With your itinerary I don't think it's worth staying further out, you won't save that much and knowing you can walk to the Eurostar gives peace of mind in the morning.
With your itinerary I don't think it's worth staying further out, you won't save that much and knowing you can walk to the Eurostar gives peace of mind in the morning.
Jun 21, 2015, 6:47 pm
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No, I meant something like a Network Railcard, which gets you 1/3 off train trips in the south east of England. There are others too, such a Family Railcard, Two Together etc, but those won't apply for a single traveller.
If you're flying into Heathrow, and wanting to spend the day in London, then staying out near Luton or Bedford wouldn't make much sense unless there was some big event on in London and the cheap hotels were all sold out. If you just wanted somewhere cheap but nice to crash it could work, and it's more viable if you're coming in from the north or east.
(I've personally stayed near Luton or Bedford a few times now before or after Eurostar trips, as it was quick + much cheaper than London + roughly suited where I needed to come from / go to!)
If you're flying into Heathrow, and wanting to spend the day in London, then staying out near Luton or Bedford wouldn't make much sense unless there was some big event on in London and the cheap hotels were all sold out. If you just wanted somewhere cheap but nice to crash it could work, and it's more viable if you're coming in from the north or east.
(I've personally stayed near Luton or Bedford a few times now before or after Eurostar trips, as it was quick + much cheaper than London + roughly suited where I needed to come from / go to!)
The Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot is available at GBP 67 (CAD 130) on your dates and is about 10 mins walk from St Pancras. That's a non-refundable rate though, it's about CAD 40 more to make it flexible. You might find cheaper rates at some of the small guest-house style hotels nearby, maybe GBP 5-10 cheaper. Otherwise the Ibis is not a bad option.
With your itinerary I don't think it's worth staying further out, you won't save that much and knowing you can walk to the Eurostar gives peace of mind in the morning.
With your itinerary I don't think it's worth staying further out, you won't save that much and knowing you can walk to the Eurostar gives peace of mind in the morning.
Just out of curiousity are Tesco's and such generally open that early? I've only been up early like 5-6am-ish when they're obviously closes.
I'd like to pick up a breakfast before getting on the train if possible, but can also get something the night before if need be.
Jun 21, 2015, 9:19 pm
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Just out of curiousity are Tesco's and such generally open that early? I've only been up early like 5-6am-ish when they're obviously closes.
I'd like to pick up a breakfast before getting on the train if possible, but can also get something the night before if need be.
I'd like to pick up a breakfast before getting on the train if possible, but can also get something the night before if need be.
Most of the supermarket websites have store finders on their sites, along with opening hours, so you ought to be able to search and check locations plus timings in advance
Jun 23, 2015, 4:35 pm
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Since it seems the Ibis hotel went up to $200 in price, the Travelodge is looking like the winner now...
Just out of curiousity are Tesco's and such generally open that early? I've only been up early like 5-6am-ish when they're obviously closes.
I'd like to pick up a breakfast before getting on the train if possible, but can also get something the night before if need be.
Just out of curiousity are Tesco's and such generally open that early? I've only been up early like 5-6am-ish when they're obviously closes.
I'd like to pick up a breakfast before getting on the train if possible, but can also get something the night before if need be.
In St Pancras station, Starbucks is 24-hours, Pret is open from 5am.
Jun 25, 2015, 9:09 pm
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That I wasn't aware of... but still something to consider I suppose...
Jul 1, 2015, 8:13 pm
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So I'm leaning towards the Premier Inn at Kings Cross:
http://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/K...on-kings-cross
If I book it now, its £80 vs. £90for being able to cancel. I'm thinking it's prob better to pay the extra bit to have the option to cancel should the Ibis drop in price again.
Just wondering, if anyone's been to this location? Seems close enough to walk in the morning to St. Pancras. Just want some input in the event I do end up sticking with it.
Mainly will they hold luggage?
Thanks again!
http://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/K...on-kings-cross
If I book it now, its £80 vs. £90for being able to cancel. I'm thinking it's prob better to pay the extra bit to have the option to cancel should the Ibis drop in price again.
Just wondering, if anyone's been to this location? Seems close enough to walk in the morning to St. Pancras. Just want some input in the event I do end up sticking with it.
Mainly will they hold luggage?
Thanks again!
Jul 2, 2015, 8:35 am
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From this Premier Inn webpage...
Don't know why this fact can't be shown on the hotel specific information page on their website, but so be it.
It is incredibly close - it's next door to King's Cross station, which is itself next door to St Pancras station. It's also just around the corner from the aforementioned Tesco Metro store on Caledonian Road.
[Edit] They show an 0871 number for calling the hotel directly, but this is more expensive than a normal number - instead you could try 020 7812 0100 (international +44 20 7812 0100).
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It is incredibly close - it's next door to King's Cross station, which is itself next door to St Pancras station. It's also just around the corner from the aforementioned Tesco Metro store on Caledonian Road.
[Edit] They show an 0871 number for calling the hotel directly, but this is more expensive than a normal number - instead you could try 020 7812 0100 (international +44 20 7812 0100).
Last edited by Mizter T; Jul 2, 2015 at 8:42 am
Jul 2, 2015, 8:47 am
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That's a pretty good hotel, that - in a surprisingly quiet location off York Way, directly opposite the east side of King's Cross.
If they don't have left luggage facilities, there is one underneath the Parcel Yard pub (to the right of platform 9) in King's Cross.
If they don't have left luggage facilities, there is one underneath the Parcel Yard pub (to the right of platform 9) in King's Cross.
Jul 2, 2015, 11:07 am
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Thanks guys!
I'll book it tonight!
Originally Posted by stut
That's a pretty good hotel, that - in a surprisingly quiet location off York Way, directly opposite the east side of King's Cross.
If they don't have left luggage facilities, there is one underneath the Parcel Yard pub (to the right of platform 9) in King's Cross.
If they don't have left luggage facilities, there is one underneath the Parcel Yard pub (to the right of platform 9) in King's Cross.
I'll book it tonight!