Where to stay in London?

[Cornish Steve]

Rather than take the train from Cornwall to Paddington to Heathrow on the day I fly back to the US, I'm thinking of travelling up a day early and staying overnight in London (somewhere close to Paddington). Any suggestions for a hotel that's clean, safe, and reasonably inexpensive? I really don't care too much about size of room since I'll be there only one night.

 

[Lee Jones Jnr]

Blakemore Hyde Park Hotel 5 minute walk from Paddington, cheap, clean and tidy and pleasant enough for what you need.

 

[Becky Midgley]

I have asked our Dan to have a think, he is always in and out of London and has lots to say about the various hotels he frequents!

He's out of the office today though, so might not see this for a while.

 

[deadly dan]

7 Argyle St
London-Camden, Greater London WC1H 8EJ
020 7278 0304

right at St. Pancras kings cross railway station is the cheapest hotel I have ever been in. no frills just a bed and thats it.

 

[Ste.2011]

there are "easyhotels" as in made by easyjet, cheap and no frills too! they even charge if you want clean sheets.....appealing lol

 

[Cornish Steve]

I went to TripAdvisor, and the easyhotel came up. I don't mind the very small room, but I didn't like the report about bedbugs.

I'll give the other hotels a once-over online. Thanks for the suggestions.

 

[Parthelan]

I went to TripAdvisor, and the easyhotel came up. I don't mind the very small room, but I didn't like the report about bedbugs.

I'll give the other hotels a once-over online. Thanks for the suggestions.

There's bound to be a travelodge near where you want to stay in london, or only a few stops away by tube.
We've always found travelodge to be very clean, basic and comfortable, and reasonably priced.

 

[deadly dan]

there are "easyhotels" as in made by easyjet, cheap and no frills too! they even charge if you want clean sheets.....appealing lol

That's not cool.

 

I have stayed in the easy hotel victoria every time i do the chelsea flower show, its small but i have always found it too be clean,splash out and get a room with a window though Steve or its like a bright orange cell

 

[Lee Jones Jnr]

I have stayed in the easy hotel victoria every time i do the chelsea flower show, its small but i have always found it too be clean,splash out and get a room with a window though Steve or its like a bright orange cell

The phrase 'splash out and get a room with a window' should tell you everything you need to know!

 

[Cornish Steve]

I'm amazed at the prices. For the price of an easyhotel room, I could get a 2-room suite in most major US cities, with breakfast included! Visiting Britain is going to be a huge eye-opener. (I've also just checked the train fares! Gulp.)

Again, thanks for all the suggestions.

 

The phrase 'splash out and get a room with a window' should tell you everything you need to know!

LOL I know but its ideal for the flower show,london hotels are just the most expensive and some of the worst in the world ,holiday inn express are ok, though see if you can find one of those Steve.
as for the trains dont even get me started on those

 

[An Oasis]

I'm amazed at the prices. For the price of an easyhotel room, I could get a 2-room suite in most major US cities, with breakfast included! Visiting Britain is going to be a huge eye-opener. (I've also just checked the train fares! Gulp.)

The Uk's a joke Steve. I've just got back and had a five day break with my wife. We didn't do anything apart from hire a windmill, buy fuel, a bit of food and drink but there was no change from £1400.

 

[Lee Jones Jnr]

The Uk's a joke Steve. I've just got back and had a five day break with my wife. We didn't do anything apart from hire a windmill, buy fuel, a bit of food and drink but there was no change from £1400.

If you had an electric car you could've hooked it up to the windmill.

 

[An Oasis]

If you had an electric car you could've hooked it up to the windmill.

Could not afford to...

 

[Cornish Steve]

Maybe I'm just naive, but I can't believe the prices of hotel rooms - or of train fares. They have soared since I last visited. For example, a hotel I stayed at about ten years ago for under 100 GBP a night is now over 200 GBP a night. A train fare that was under 40 GBP maybe five years ago is now 120 GBP. It's mind-boggling.

I much appreciate the kind advice that everyone's given. In the end, I decided to use up some frequent stay points and booked a room at the Sheraton near Heathrow airport (even though I would prefer to stay in the city). Since I plan to arrive early afternoon, I'll take a train from Heathrow so I can still spend some time in the city. Also, I shall take a National Express coach to/from Cornwall; it's one-third the cost of taking the train.

Definition of a Cornishman: "short arms, deep pockets".

 

[An Oasis]

Definition of a Cornishman: "short arms, deep pockets".

Needs a rewrite. Definition of a Cornishman: "A wise person who seeks out realistic alternatives".

London accom is a complete joke because we have large vehicles it is extra difficult to find accommodation (you've got to be able to park trucks...) and even real flea pits want £80 per night, they would rather see empty rooms than reduce their rates for a last minute booking...business sense nil.

The next vehicle(s) I buy will have a nicely fitted out sleeper cabs and I doubt there will be any complaints.

 

[vvaannmmaann]

Maybe I'm just naive, but I can't believe the prices of hotel rooms - or of train fares. They have soared since I last visited. For example, a hotel I stayed at about ten years ago for under 100 GBP a night is now over 200 GBP a night. A train fare that was under 40 GBP maybe five years ago is now 120 GBP. It's mind-boggling.

I much appreciate the kind advice that everyone's given. In the end, I decided to use up some frequent stay points and booked a room at the Sheraton near Heathrow airport (even though I would prefer to stay in the city). Since I plan to arrive early afternoon, I'll take a train from Heathrow so I can still spend some time in the city. Also, I shall take a National Express coach to/from Cornwall; it's one-third the cost of taking the train.

Definition of a Cornishman: "short arms, deep pockets".

Just wait until the Olympic Circus rolls into town.Those prices will look very good in 2012!

 

have a good trip Steve

 

[Stephen Berry]

Definition of a Cornishman: "short arms, deep pockets".

Definition of a Cornishman ..... a Yorkshireman with all the generosity squeezed out

(insert name of region you are insulting at will)


on the subject of Yorkshiremen - terrible joke I heard recently ..... have you heard about the dyslexic Yorkshireman?
he walked about with a cat flap on his head ...

just getting my coat...