london hotel
Dec 28, 2005, 10:45 pm
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Has anyone stayed at this place?
Vicerage Hotel, London
It seems to have gotten very good reviews (Trip Advisor, etc.) and the price isn't too bad.
Vicerage Hotel, London
It seems to have gotten very good reviews (Trip Advisor, etc.) and the price isn't too bad.
Last edited by skye1; Dec 28, 2005 at 10:52 pm
Jan 4, 2006, 7:55 am
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Travelodge Farringon - Brief Review
A little later than I thought, but here is my promised review:
Stayed at the London Farringdon Travelodge for three nights in December for 26GBP/night.
Room was nice and clean, with own shower/bathroom, non-smoking, TV with 3 channels (more if you pay on demand), water kettle for tea and coffee. Although the room was facing the main road, there was practically no noise coming into the room.
Didn't buy breakfast, so cannot comment on it.
All in all, I'd stay there again, especially since they now have an offer for rooms starting at 10GBP (Travelodge website )
Hope that helps
David
Stayed at the London Farringdon Travelodge for three nights in December for 26GBP/night.
Room was nice and clean, with own shower/bathroom, non-smoking, TV with 3 channels (more if you pay on demand), water kettle for tea and coffee. Although the room was facing the main road, there was practically no noise coming into the room.
Didn't buy breakfast, so cannot comment on it.
All in all, I'd stay there again, especially since they now have an offer for rooms starting at 10GBP (Travelodge website )
Hope that helps
David
Jan 4, 2006, 8:31 pm
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Originally Posted by grbflyer
Thats right, im moving up in the world! no hostels on this trip. need a budget hotel, i know some hotels can be listed on hostels.com but i was reading some reviews on expedia among others and they dont sound much better than hotels. anyone have any luck or recommendations? will be there in feb for one or two nites.
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Travelodge .... never seems to have the cheapest rates available whenever I've looked just out of curiosity.
Priceline and Hotwire still serve great deals in London.
Jan 5, 2006, 5:33 am
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Thistle Marble Arch? *shudder*
My experience with Travelodge is quite different - I just booked another 3 26 rate nights at the exact hotel I wanted on the weekend I wanted them! I'm happy
My experience with Travelodge is quite different - I just booked another 3 26 rate nights at the exact hotel I wanted on the weekend I wanted them! I'm happy
Jan 9, 2006, 6:57 am
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Best Western is offering a 2 nights for 1 (bed and breakfast) deal at the moment. Works out anywhere between 45 and 60 a night and a couple of the locations are really central.
http://www.bestwestern.co.uk/microsites/2for1atoc/
All you need is a train ticket which you'll probably have anyway.
http://www.bestwestern.co.uk/microsites/2for1atoc/
All you need is a train ticket which you'll probably have anyway.
Jan 11, 2006, 3:31 pm
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Jan 11, 2006, 5:56 pm
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Originally Posted by colmc
Thistle Marble Arch? *shudder*
My experience with Travelodge is quite different - I just booked another 3 26 rate nights at the exact hotel I wanted on the weekend I wanted them! I'm happy
My experience with Travelodge is quite different - I just booked another 3 26 rate nights at the exact hotel I wanted on the weekend I wanted them! I'm happy
What Travelodge did you obtain? I'm sure they're fine, but the reviews for the London ones are much worse than for the Thistle Marble Arch. That said, if you got the 26-pound rate, who can complain?
Jan 11, 2006, 6:02 pm
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I've had bad experiences at Thistle properties which have put my right off. In March I have to stay at the Thistle Tower - now the Guoman (or more cruelly GUM) Tower, their new luxury brand. I can only wonder what this experience will be like!
As for Travelodge - I got London Kew Bridge - clean, modern build with good links to Heathrow and West/Central London..that'll do me nicely
As for Travelodge - I got London Kew Bridge - clean, modern build with good links to Heathrow and West/Central London..that'll do me nicely
Jan 11, 2006, 6:13 pm
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Originally Posted by colmc
As for Travelodge - I got London Kew Bridge - clean, modern build with good links to Heathrow and West/Central London..that'll do me nicely
Jan 12, 2006, 4:54 am
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Well most my business was in Hammersmith and Sheperds Bush so it certainly worked out with buses directly to both! When I went into Central London I normally took the short bus ride to South Ealing tube and the Piccadilly line from there. I believe the train takes about 30 minutes and goes into Waterloo. As for cost, I can't tell you - I use an Oyster card so normally have weekly unlimited travel!
Jan 12, 2006, 2:33 pm
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I would just reiterate the priceline recommendation. For my trip in March, I picked up the 4 star hotels Novotel Euston for $60 and the Hilton Olympia in Kensington for $66.
Although, none of the reviews on either property are spectacular. It seems like the deals on priceline are a better value than paying 30-40 pounds at a deep budget place.
Although, none of the reviews on either property are spectacular. It seems like the deals on priceline are a better value than paying 30-40 pounds at a deep budget place.
Jan 13, 2006, 1:54 am
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The Thistle Marble Arch comes up on priceline even cheaper than the Hilton Olmypia. The Hilton Olympia is not that bad, but has noise issues with wind noise and street noise coming into those rooms that face the main street on which the hotel rests.
Jan 18, 2006, 2:54 am
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try this one mate, I stayed for 3 nights and it was very very nice. 
Premier Travel Inn
London Kensington
Knaresborough Place
London
Tel: 0870283304
Very nice room!!!! It costed me about GBP79.95 per night.
Well, try those people said before Travelodge is very nice too, it's a bit like motel in New Zealand but much nicer.
Hope you can have a good stay in London!!! I love the UK so much!!!! and I miss it!!!
Premier Travel Inn
London Kensington
Knaresborough Place
London
Tel: 0870283304
Very nice room!!!! It costed me about GBP79.95 per night.
Well, try those people said before Travelodge is very nice too, it's a bit like motel in New Zealand but much nicer.
Hope you can have a good stay in London!!! I love the UK so much!!!! and I miss it!!!
Jan 18, 2006, 12:43 pm
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he Hilton Olympia is not that bad, but has noise issues with wind noise and street noise coming into those rooms that face the main street on which the hotel rests.
Jan 20, 2006, 7:48 pm
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I like to check www.laterooms.com
Its great for London and the rest of the UK as well as the world. I also like, as mentioned earlier www.londontown.com
London is a great city. Heading back there in March.
Cheers
Its great for London and the rest of the UK as well as the world. I also like, as mentioned earlier www.londontown.com
London is a great city. Heading back there in March.
Cheers