Hotels
London hotels range from the luxurious five star names synonomous with style such as the Savoy and the Ritz to the run down no star flea pits. In between are literally hundreds of thousands of rooms available for the visitor to London.
London hotels are not renowned for their value for money, and there are few that combine high quality, a central location, and affordability. Shop around and make sure you check out the room if at all possible before you commit.
What Part of Town?
Chances are budget is a key factor in your accommodation choice, so for a more affordable place to rest your head, try the West London suburbs of Ealing, Harrow, or (nearer the centre) Earls Court. All are well serviced by tube and bus links, with the added advantage of being not too inconvenient for Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
Central London hotels tend to cluster around particular streets, with Sussex Gardens in Paddington being one particular example. Other large clusters can be found in the Marble Arch and Bayswater areas.
If price is not a concern, the West End districts of Mayfair, South Kensington and Belgravia offer some large and opulent hotels. The Savoy, however, is right in the heart of London. Situated on the Strand, the Savoy is five minutes from Trafalgar and Leicester Squares and only a few steps further to the Regent/Oxford Street shopping axis.
Booking your Hotel
British Travel Centre - 4-12 Regent Street, SW1Y 4PQ. Phone 020 7930 0572.
London Accommodation Centre - 22 Wardour Street, W1V 3HH. Phone 020 7287 6315.
Try also the Thomas Cook portal.
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