Cheapish Accom in Central London
Oct 11, 2007, 2:13 am
#17
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I usually have good luck with Priceline for London zone 1.
For example: Coming up in January, I'll be staying at the Hilton Metropole across from the Edgware Road tube for 2 nights. Pre-paid including taxes $227.79, or about £55 a night for a 4 star Hilton.
I always search for 4 star or better, and pick the neighborhood I want. If Priceline says no, I continue bidding the same price but add one additional neighborhood each time until I get a yes.
For example: Coming up in January, I'll be staying at the Hilton Metropole across from the Edgware Road tube for 2 nights. Pre-paid including taxes $227.79, or about £55 a night for a 4 star Hilton.
I always search for 4 star or better, and pick the neighborhood I want. If Priceline says no, I continue bidding the same price but add one additional neighborhood each time until I get a yes.
Oct 11, 2007, 10:54 am
#18
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: SNA, LAX
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Sleep Inn Tower of London is very highly rated on TripAdvisor for a budget hotel. That said, since it's just you and you don't have to worry about a specific room configuration or anything, I'd probably try Priceline first too. Shoot for a 5-star -- you never know!
Oct 12, 2007, 6:48 pm
#21
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Seattle
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I must admit I dont GET how priceline works......
In London, there are several distinct areas you can bid on -- generally, 4-stars are the best deal/easiest to get (there aren't that many 5 stars available and 3-star hotels often go for similar amounts as the 4-stars), particularly in the areas with lots of big mainstream hotel chains.
On the U.S. site, the price you offer does not include taxes and fees -- those are added on afterward (ETA: though you do see the whole total before you submit your bid), and can be 10-15% more a night. I'm not familiar with how the UK site works.
Last edited by TeaAddict; Oct 13, 2007 at 7:54 am
Oct 13, 2007, 7:31 am
#23
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Similar in UK. Taxes are not included in the bid. However, at confirmation of bid page, it does tell you what the total cost including taxes and fees will be if your bid is successful. I was under the impression that the US site works that way too, now.