HIX London City vs. HIX Park Royal
Apr 17, 2018, 6:34 am
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HIX London City vs. HIX Park Royal
For Q2 2018 accelerate, I have to stay at 3 different brands. I have settled on HI in Manchester and CP in Jakarta; hence, the remaining affordable option I'm left with is HIX in London.
On my first 2 nights, I will be staying at a non-IHG hotel in the Russell Square station area. I will then move to a HIX hotel for night 3 then head to LHR T3 on Day 4. I have narrowed my options down to:
HIX London City: Closest to Russell Square. Need to transfer tube once to get to LHR. One night stay for my date: £102
HIX Park Royal: Despite being closer to LHR, it's slightly more inconvenient as I have to transfer tubes twice. £85
Through dummy searches, the best time to book for hotels for the lowest price in London seems to be 5-6 weeks in advance. As I'm still about ~9 weeks away, I will wait for at least 2 more weeks before booking. If the HIX London City' s price goes down to Park Royal's level, I would prefer HIX London City.
At £17 price difference, which is a better option?
I have also looked into staying at Holiday Inn Express
London - Heathrow T5 but at only slightly cheaper (£73) than Park Royal, it doesn't seem worth the trouble as I still need to pay additional for bus rides.
On my first 2 nights, I will be staying at a non-IHG hotel in the Russell Square station area. I will then move to a HIX hotel for night 3 then head to LHR T3 on Day 4. I have narrowed my options down to:
HIX London City: Closest to Russell Square. Need to transfer tube once to get to LHR. One night stay for my date: £102
HIX Park Royal: Despite being closer to LHR, it's slightly more inconvenient as I have to transfer tubes twice. £85
Through dummy searches, the best time to book for hotels for the lowest price in London seems to be 5-6 weeks in advance. As I'm still about ~9 weeks away, I will wait for at least 2 more weeks before booking. If the HIX London City' s price goes down to Park Royal's level, I would prefer HIX London City.
At £17 price difference, which is a better option?
I have also looked into staying at Holiday Inn Express
London - Heathrow T5 but at only slightly cheaper (£73) than Park Royal, it doesn't seem worth the trouble as I still need to pay additional for bus rides.
Apr 17, 2018, 6:49 am
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Well for you, is the time / hassle for 1 extra tube transfer worth £17?
For me it would depend on two things:
1. Personal Cost or Business Cost
2. How much Luggage do I have
If it is a busienss cost, I would take the most convenient for me.
If it is a personal cost and I have alot of luggage, I would take the most convenient. If I don't have much luggage I would save the £17 and splash out on a nicer dinner.
For me it would depend on two things:
1. Personal Cost or Business Cost
2. How much Luggage do I have
If it is a busienss cost, I would take the most convenient for me.
If it is a personal cost and I have alot of luggage, I would take the most convenient. If I don't have much luggage I would save the £17 and splash out on a nicer dinner.
Apr 17, 2018, 7:02 am
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Well for you, is the time / hassle for 1 extra tube transfer worth £17?
For me it would depend on two things:
1. Personal Cost or Business Cost
2. How much Luggage do I have
If it is a busienss cost, I would take the most convenient for me.
If it is a personal cost and I have alot of luggage, I would take the most convenient. If I don't have much luggage I would save the £17 and splash out on a nicer dinner.
For me it would depend on two things:
1. Personal Cost or Business Cost
2. How much Luggage do I have
If it is a busienss cost, I would take the most convenient for me.
If it is a personal cost and I have alot of luggage, I would take the most convenient. If I don't have much luggage I would save the £17 and splash out on a nicer dinner.
I have only been to London once for 2 days; hence the potential benefit of moving to Park Royal is possibly sightseeing something interesting in that area?
Apr 17, 2018, 8:04 am
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I’ve stayed at Park Royal a few times and it’s fine. There’s not much to do in the immediate area but there is a Tesco, sainsburys and a subway next to the hotel for food etc.
Quickest way to LHR from there is take the central line to Ealing Broadway and then take the train to LHR rather than doing the tube and it’s not that expensive.
Based on that Park Royal would be my choice. It’s also right next to the station so not far to go with luggage etc.
Quickest way to LHR from there is take the central line to Ealing Broadway and then take the train to LHR rather than doing the tube and it’s not that expensive.
Based on that Park Royal would be my choice. It’s also right next to the station so not far to go with luggage etc.
Apr 18, 2018, 5:00 am
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I’ve stayed at Park Royal a few times and it’s fine. There’s not much to do in the immediate area but there is a Tesco, sainsburys and a subway next to the hotel for food etc.
Quickest way to LHR from there is take the central line to Ealing Broadway and then take the train to LHR rather than doing the tube and it’s not that expensive.
Based on that Park Royal would be my choice. It’s also right next to the station so not far to go with luggage etc.
Quickest way to LHR from there is take the central line to Ealing Broadway and then take the train to LHR rather than doing the tube and it’s not that expensive.
Based on that Park Royal would be my choice. It’s also right next to the station so not far to go with luggage etc.
Seems like I'm leaning onto HIX - Park Royal due to vicinity to North Action tube station.
Apr 18, 2018, 6:54 am
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It's a good alternative but when I searched HIX - Park Royal to Ealing Broadway it's £1.70 + Ealing Broadway to LHR T3 £8 while HIX - Park Royal to LHR T3 via tube is £2.80. Do you get a discount using Oyster card when transferring from tube to railway?
Seems like I'm leaning onto HIX - Park Royal due to vicinity to North Action tube station.
Seems like I'm leaning onto HIX - Park Royal due to vicinity to North Action tube station.
Personally its £8 I’d be happy to pay to avoid the double change at Ealing and Acton. If you’re happy to change and have plenty of time though there probably isn’t much of a time saving if the tubes running smoothly.