I'm pretty sure I've seen some UK posters here... Any suggestions for reasonable, but nice hotels to stay at in London proper? also any sites to not mis while I'm there - Mar 5 till Mar 11th. Also any touring guys are welcome to chime in...
Travel to London UK
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I was there this weekend, British Museum is worth a visit, I enjoed London Eye as well. And it's fun to walk around and see all those things you have seen on tv or in a book like Tower bridge, Houses of Parlament, Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar square etc.
And this place served some really good food: Jamie's Italian - Covent Garden
I was there this weekend, British Museum is worth a visit, I enjoed London Eye as well. And it's fun to walk around and see all those things you have seen on tv or in a book like Tower bridge, Houses of Parlament, Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar square etc.
And this place served some really good food: Jamie's Italian - Covent Garden
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I was in London a couple of years ago. I stayed at the Novotel Euston Camden. Great breakfast, reasonably priced.
I was in London a couple of years ago. I stayed at the Novotel Euston Camden. Great breakfast, reasonably priced.
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Thanks for the suggestions, it looks like we're staying not too far from there - Radisson Edwardian Bloomsbury
I was there in Sept and walked by all the tourist stuff that you mentioned, but I'm sure I'll have to re-visit it, now having my wife along.. it'll be better now that I have a little bit of an idea where stuff is...
Walked for 7 hours that day - this time the buses and the "tube" will be our friend.
Thanks for the suggestions, it looks like we're staying not too far from there - Radisson Edwardian Bloomsbury
I was there in Sept and walked by all the tourist stuff that you mentioned, but I'm sure I'll have to re-visit it, now having my wife along.. it'll be better now that I have a little bit of an idea where stuff is...
Walked for 7 hours that day - this time the buses and the "tube" will be our friend.
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When I'm down there for Plasa I use Central London Hotel, London Hotel Accommodation, London Hotel Offers- London Premier Hotels just next to Earls court tube station. If you go anywhere in london its quicker to hit the tube.
There is all the usual, Tower bridge, Tower of london, etc but the museums are awesome. Victoria and albert, and the Natural history museum are fantastic. The latter being worth it to see the building itself.
If you get the chance try to get across to Camden Market. Its where all the students go to hang out, there is a variety of market stalls selling everything from Leather to Jewelry to art. There are food stalls from every country.
Enjoy your time over here!
Kim x
When I'm down there for Plasa I use Central London Hotel, London Hotel Accommodation, London Hotel Offers- London Premier Hotels just next to Earls court tube station. If you go anywhere in london its quicker to hit the tube.
There is all the usual, Tower bridge, Tower of london, etc but the museums are awesome. Victoria and albert, and the Natural history museum are fantastic. The latter being worth it to see the building itself.
If you get the chance try to get across to Camden Market. Its where all the students go to hang out, there is a variety of market stalls selling everything from Leather to Jewelry to art. There are food stalls from every country.
Enjoy your time over here!
Kim x
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There are day tickets you can get which allow unlimited travel on the tube and the buses to get around, the science museum is cool as is the Tower of London especially if you go inside. As far as where to stay in my case that's what relatives are for so can't really recommend anything. G
There are day tickets you can get which allow unlimited travel on the tube and the buses to get around, the science museum is cool as is the Tower of London especially if you go inside. As far as where to stay in my case that's what relatives are for so can't really recommend anything. G
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Shane, I'm sure the Radisson Edwardian Bloomsbury is good; FWIW, I prefer the location of the Radisson Edwardian Covent Garden, and if the price is similar, I recommend a swap.
Before I married, I was frugal with London hotels - there are good ones around Queens Gate and Cromwell Rd, although the absolute cheapest are around Bayswater, and especially Hogarth Rd in Earl's Court, very Dickensian type joints, albeit now with Indian proprietors. After marriage, she nearly broke me, since she liked Dukes in St. James; so we compromised and started staying at the Radisson Edwardian Covent Gardens. Now that I'm not married, I'd choose another small South Kensington hotel, unless the hotel was on expense account, in which case I'd choose Dukes or Blakes.
Recommendations:
- Seven Dials/Neal's Yard area is the place for good fresh food.
- Langhan's has good food, but there are so many new restaurants in London - ask your concierge.
- Fifth floor of Harvey Nichols is a good place for an afternoon drink.
-The Sun Tavern in Barnes is a great city escape, it's just across the river from Hammersmith, but it feels like a village. Cool pub with a bowling green in the back, and the village duck pond in front.
- Veeraswamy on Regent St has superb Indian food, although it's expensive for Indian; besides, London has the best curry houses imaginable, just everywhere you go, you can find a good "Ruby."
- Kew Gardens is beautiful, and mellow, which is nice 'cause London is edgy.
- If you are a late night person, there are after hours clubs in basements along the Kings Road, but you'll have to ask a concierge or a local at a pub for the address, since they don't have signage. "Private," but 5 quid and you're a member of the club.
- London has great parks. Ideal for running or walking. Hyde/Kensington Gardens, St. James/Green Park, and Regents Park are close in, and, if you are going out to Camden, nearby Hampstead Heath is up high, and has a splendid view.
Bring money.
Shane, I'm sure the Radisson Edwardian Bloomsbury is good; FWIW, I prefer the location of the Radisson Edwardian Covent Garden, and if the price is similar, I recommend a swap.
Before I married, I was frugal with London hotels - there are good ones around Queens Gate and Cromwell Rd, although the absolute cheapest are around Bayswater, and especially Hogarth Rd in Earl's Court, very Dickensian type joints, albeit now with Indian proprietors. After marriage, she nearly broke me, since she liked Dukes in St. James; so we compromised and started staying at the Radisson Edwardian Covent Gardens. Now that I'm not married, I'd choose another small South Kensington hotel, unless the hotel was on expense account, in which case I'd choose Dukes or Blakes.
Recommendations:
- Seven Dials/Neal's Yard area is the place for good fresh food.
- Langhan's has good food, but there are so many new restaurants in London - ask your concierge.
- Fifth floor of Harvey Nichols is a good place for an afternoon drink.
-The Sun Tavern in Barnes is a great city escape, it's just across the river from Hammersmith, but it feels like a village. Cool pub with a bowling green in the back, and the village duck pond in front.
- Veeraswamy on Regent St has superb Indian food, although it's expensive for Indian; besides, London has the best curry houses imaginable, just everywhere you go, you can find a good "Ruby."
- Kew Gardens is beautiful, and mellow, which is nice 'cause London is edgy.
- If you are a late night person, there are after hours clubs in basements along the Kings Road, but you'll have to ask a concierge or a local at a pub for the address, since they don't have signage. "Private," but 5 quid and you're a member of the club.
- London has great parks. Ideal for running or walking. Hyde/Kensington Gardens, St. James/Green Park, and Regents Park are close in, and, if you are going out to Camden, nearby Hampstead Heath is up high, and has a splendid view.
Bring money.