A few years ago I planned a stop in London for my husband and me on the way home from a business trip in Europe. Found a great hotel in Fodors which seemed quite reasonable in comparison with most London properties (that should have been my first clue!) Made sure to reserve a room WITH a bath, fearing that it might be done the hallway. Arrived in the room (I won't even describe the rest of the hotel) to find a freestanding shower stall beside the bed. I have never seen such a thing before or after - quite unique! No exercise room available, and we are both compulsive about exercise, so we decided to exercise in the room. I wedged my feet under the radiator in order to do sit-ups. The radiator pulled completely out of the wall. How do you explain that to the management? Moral of the story - check the version of your guidebook. When I doublechecked Fodors after returning home, the entire listing had been revised, now using such terms as "worn", "faded", none of the enticing terms that had sucked me in! I've travelled to Europe 21 times throughout 2002 and 2003, and I have yet to return to London!

[This message has been edited by jpooh100 (edited Dec 15, 2003).]