Accommodation in London
Jan 6th 2005 | 8:01 am
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Accommodation in London
Hello,
Can anyone recommend inexpensive accommodation in London for a week for
2 (H+W)? Prefer something nearer to a Tube and the travel time to
central London can be about 20-30mins.
Thanking you,
Vinay
USA
Can anyone recommend inexpensive accommodation in London for a week for
2 (H+W)? Prefer something nearer to a Tube and the travel time to
central London can be about 20-30mins.
Thanking you,
Vinay
USA
Jan 6th 2005 | 8:10 am
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Re: Accommodation in London
On 6 Jan 2005 13:01:35 -0800, "Vinay" <[email protected]> wrote:
>Hello,
>Can anyone recommend inexpensive accommodation in London for a week for
>2 (H+W)? Prefer something nearer to a Tube and the travel time to
>central London can be about 20-30mins.
>Thanking you,
>Vinay
>USA
What do you consider inexpensive?
>Hello,
>Can anyone recommend inexpensive accommodation in London for a week for
>2 (H+W)? Prefer something nearer to a Tube and the travel time to
>central London can be about 20-30mins.
>Thanking you,
>Vinay
>USA
What do you consider inexpensive?
Jan 6th 2005 | 8:17 am
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Re: Accommodation in London
I am willing to spend around 60$ per night for a room which can
accommodate 2 people and with basic facilities like clean bathroom &
toilet, TV (not compulsory) etc. We would prefer something close to a
Tube.
accommodate 2 people and with basic facilities like clean bathroom &
toilet, TV (not compulsory) etc. We would prefer something close to a
Tube.
Jan 6th 2005 | 8:37 am
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Re: Accommodation in London
Vinay <[email protected]> wrote:
> I am willing to spend around 60$ per night for a room which can
> accommodate 2 people and with basic facilities like clean bathroom &
> toilet, TV (not compulsory) etc. We would prefer something close to a
> Tube.
You'll find that very difficult at current exchange rates, but some of
the chains sometimes do very good deals. Check out www.travelodge.co.uk
and also www.accor.com- with the lattter, the ETAP chain is your best
bet, but around £37 a night IIRC- there is one near city airport which
is OK- but it's on the train, not tube, and a bit further away than you
might want to be.
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usenet (at) davidhorne (dot) co (dot) uk
> I am willing to spend around 60$ per night for a room which can
> accommodate 2 people and with basic facilities like clean bathroom &
> toilet, TV (not compulsory) etc. We would prefer something close to a
> Tube.
You'll find that very difficult at current exchange rates, but some of
the chains sometimes do very good deals. Check out www.travelodge.co.uk
and also www.accor.com- with the lattter, the ETAP chain is your best
bet, but around £37 a night IIRC- there is one near city airport which
is OK- but it's on the train, not tube, and a bit further away than you
might want to be.
--
David Horne- www.davidhorne.net
usenet (at) davidhorne (dot) co (dot) uk
Jan 6th 2005 | 8:55 am
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Re: Accommodation in London
On 6 Jan 2005 13:17:18 -0800, "Vinay" <[email protected]> wrote:
>I am willing to spend around 60$ per night for a room which can
>accommodate 2 people and with basic facilities like clean bathroom &
>toilet, TV (not compulsory) etc. We would prefer something close to a
>Tube.
At present rate of exchange that is 31 GBP and I
don't know that this is at all realistic even for a modest
double room. I saw some hostels that offer beds for 12 GBP
a night. I think you would have to double that cost for
a double room in any kind of decent hotel, and even then the
pickings are slim in that price range. London is a very
expensive city for Americans these days.
You might take a look at this site for an idea of what is
considered low cost there:
http://www.0800london-hotels.com/us/...ls.asp?s=3&e=1
>I am willing to spend around 60$ per night for a room which can
>accommodate 2 people and with basic facilities like clean bathroom &
>toilet, TV (not compulsory) etc. We would prefer something close to a
>Tube.
At present rate of exchange that is 31 GBP and I
don't know that this is at all realistic even for a modest
double room. I saw some hostels that offer beds for 12 GBP
a night. I think you would have to double that cost for
a double room in any kind of decent hotel, and even then the
pickings are slim in that price range. London is a very
expensive city for Americans these days.
You might take a look at this site for an idea of what is
considered low cost there:
http://www.0800london-hotels.com/us/...ls.asp?s=3&e=1
Jan 6th 2005 | 10:17 am
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"Vinay" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>I am willing to spend around 60$ per night for a room which can
> accommodate 2 people and with basic facilities like clean bathroom &
> toilet, TV (not compulsory) etc. We would prefer something close to a
> Tube.
Not a hope in hell in London unless you use a hostel.
http://www.hostellondon.com/
Keith
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>I am willing to spend around 60$ per night for a room which can
> accommodate 2 people and with basic facilities like clean bathroom &
> toilet, TV (not compulsory) etc. We would prefer something close to a
> Tube.
Not a hope in hell in London unless you use a hostel.
http://www.hostellondon.com/
Keith
Jan 6th 2005 | 4:42 pm
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"Vinay" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I am willing to spend around 60$ per night for a room which can
> accommodate 2 people and with basic facilities like clean bathroom &
> toilet, TV (not compulsory) etc. We would prefer something close to a
> Tube.
Slim to none is your choice. London is the most expensive city I ever
visit, and I live near San Francisco. You may be able to do Paris at the
rate, but not London. One of the cheapest rooms I could find near
Paddington station (for access to Heathrow) was $100 / night for 2 nights in
2001. Exchange rate says that is now in the $130 range. And that was
probably the worst room as well as the most expensive in a month of travel
in France and Spain.
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> I am willing to spend around 60$ per night for a room which can
> accommodate 2 people and with basic facilities like clean bathroom &
> toilet, TV (not compulsory) etc. We would prefer something close to a
> Tube.
Slim to none is your choice. London is the most expensive city I ever
visit, and I live near San Francisco. You may be able to do Paris at the
rate, but not London. One of the cheapest rooms I could find near
Paddington station (for access to Heathrow) was $100 / night for 2 nights in
2001. Exchange rate says that is now in the $130 range. And that was
probably the worst room as well as the most expensive in a month of travel
in France and Spain.
Jan 6th 2005 | 5:49 pm
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Re: Accommodation in London
The Formule 1 hotel in Barking goes for 28 Pounds, but the self cleaning
toilets are down the hall. The Etap next door goes for about 40 Pounds.
www.accorhotels.com
My favorite is the Travel Inn in Beckton, right next to the DLR station, for
about 50 Pounds. www.travelinn.co.uk
Tim
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> Vinay <[email protected]> wrote:
>> I am willing to spend around 60$ per night for a room which can
>> accommodate 2 people and with basic facilities like clean bathroom &
>> toilet, TV (not compulsory) etc. We would prefer something close to a
>> Tube.
> You'll find that very difficult at current exchange rates, but some of
> the chains sometimes do very good deals. Check out www.travelodge.co.uk
> and also www.accor.com- with the lattter, the ETAP chain is your best
> bet, but around £37 a night IIRC- there is one near city airport which
> is OK- but it's on the train, not tube, and a bit further away than you
> might want to be.
> --
> David Horne- www.davidhorne.net
> usenet (at) davidhorne (dot) co (dot) uk
toilets are down the hall. The Etap next door goes for about 40 Pounds.
www.accorhotels.com
My favorite is the Travel Inn in Beckton, right next to the DLR station, for
about 50 Pounds. www.travelinn.co.uk
Tim
"chancellor of the duchy of besses o' th' barn"
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> Vinay <[email protected]> wrote:
>> I am willing to spend around 60$ per night for a room which can
>> accommodate 2 people and with basic facilities like clean bathroom &
>> toilet, TV (not compulsory) etc. We would prefer something close to a
>> Tube.
> You'll find that very difficult at current exchange rates, but some of
> the chains sometimes do very good deals. Check out www.travelodge.co.uk
> and also www.accor.com- with the lattter, the ETAP chain is your best
> bet, but around £37 a night IIRC- there is one near city airport which
> is OK- but it's on the train, not tube, and a bit further away than you
> might want to be.
> --
> David Horne- www.davidhorne.net
> usenet (at) davidhorne (dot) co (dot) uk
Jan 7th 2005 | 1:52 am
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Try this site for a look at one of the fairly cheap hotels around Paddington
area.
55 to 60 GBP is more like what they will cost you per double room for a
night.
Hundreds of boutique hotels around Hyde Park to Paddington area but most
around 55-60 GBP per night
> www.westpointhotel.com <
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> "Vinay" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> > I am willing to spend around 60$ per night for a room which can
> > accommodate 2 people and with basic facilities like clean bathroom &
> > toilet, TV (not compulsory) etc. We would prefer something close to a
> > Tube.
> >
> Slim to none is your choice. London is the most expensive city I ever
> visit, and I live near San Francisco. You may be able to do Paris at the
> rate, but not London. One of the cheapest rooms I could find near
> Paddington station (for access to Heathrow) was $100 / night for 2 nights
in
> 2001. Exchange rate says that is now in the $130 range. And that was
> probably the worst room as well as the most expensive in a month of travel
> in France and Spain.
area.
55 to 60 GBP is more like what they will cost you per double room for a
night.
Hundreds of boutique hotels around Hyde Park to Paddington area but most
around 55-60 GBP per night
> www.westpointhotel.com <
Jimbo
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"Calif Bill" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> "Vinay" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected] ps.com...
> > I am willing to spend around 60$ per night for a room which can
> > accommodate 2 people and with basic facilities like clean bathroom &
> > toilet, TV (not compulsory) etc. We would prefer something close to a
> > Tube.
> >
> Slim to none is your choice. London is the most expensive city I ever
> visit, and I live near San Francisco. You may be able to do Paris at the
> rate, but not London. One of the cheapest rooms I could find near
> Paddington station (for access to Heathrow) was $100 / night for 2 nights
in
> 2001. Exchange rate says that is now in the $130 range. And that was
> probably the worst room as well as the most expensive in a month of travel
> in France and Spain.
Jan 7th 2005 | 1:56 am
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Re: Accommodation in London
http://www.dovercastlehostel.com/
Good location not far from TOWER BRIDGE
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> On 6 Jan 2005 13:01:35 -0800, "Vinay" <[email protected]> wrote:
>>Hello,
>>Can anyone recommend inexpensive accommodation in London for a week for
>>2 (H+W)? Prefer something nearer to a Tube and the travel time to
>>central London can be about 20-30mins.
>>Thanking you,
>>Vinay
>>USA
> What do you consider inexpensive?
>
Good location not far from TOWER BRIDGE
"Rita" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On 6 Jan 2005 13:01:35 -0800, "Vinay" <[email protected]> wrote:
>>Hello,
>>Can anyone recommend inexpensive accommodation in London for a week for
>>2 (H+W)? Prefer something nearer to a Tube and the travel time to
>>central London can be about 20-30mins.
>>Thanking you,
>>Vinay
>>USA
> What do you consider inexpensive?
>
Jan 7th 2005 | 2:00 am
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Re: Accommodation in London
Tim Harrison <[email protected]> wrote:
> The Formule 1 hotel in Barking goes for 28 Pounds, but the self cleaning
> toilets are down the hall. The Etap next door goes for about 40 Pounds.
> www.accorhotels.com
>
> My favorite is the Travel Inn in Beckton, right next to the DLR station, for
> about 50 Pounds. www.travelinn.co.uk
More centrally, it is possible to get £45 rates at Travelodge Islington
(this is actually walkable to many of the sights in central London) if
you boook far in advance. There is one in South London which apparently
has £25 rates, again with advance booking. That would be about the
cheapest double room with ensuite around I think.
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> The Formule 1 hotel in Barking goes for 28 Pounds, but the self cleaning
> toilets are down the hall. The Etap next door goes for about 40 Pounds.
> www.accorhotels.com
>
> My favorite is the Travel Inn in Beckton, right next to the DLR station, for
> about 50 Pounds. www.travelinn.co.uk
More centrally, it is possible to get £45 rates at Travelodge Islington
(this is actually walkable to many of the sights in central London) if
you boook far in advance. There is one in South London which apparently
has £25 rates, again with advance booking. That would be about the
cheapest double room with ensuite around I think.
--
David Horne- www.davidhorne.net
usenet (at) davidhorne (dot) co (dot) uk
Jan 7th 2005 | 6:13 am
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Re: Accommodation in London
Hi,
I appreciate all your inputs. I would like to know if the Hostels are
safe and clean to stay? Would we be able to go out for sight seeing
without worrying about our luggage?
Thanks
Vinay
I appreciate all your inputs. I would like to know if the Hostels are
safe and clean to stay? Would we be able to go out for sight seeing
without worrying about our luggage?
Thanks
Vinay
Jan 7th 2005 | 6:34 am
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Re: Accommodation in London
Hi
If you are looking for cheap london accommodation visit
'www.europenights.com' (http://www.europenights.com/) as they have a
small number of hotels they get very good deals. I found a few times
rooms for about £40.00
Hope it helps.
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If you are looking for cheap london accommodation visit
'www.europenights.com' (http://www.europenights.com/) as they have a
small number of hotels they get very good deals. I found a few times
rooms for about £40.00
Hope it helps.
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Jan 7th 2005 | 7:57 am
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All hotels are in central london within a short tube trip from the most
famous sightseeing. Regarding safety, central london generally is safe
just be carefull who you get involved with. For the luggage most hotels
have safety deposit boxes for you to leave your most important staff.
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famous sightseeing. Regarding safety, central london generally is safe
just be carefull who you get involved with. For the luggage most hotels
have safety deposit boxes for you to leave your most important staff.
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Jan 7th 2005 | 9:26 am
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Re: Accommodation in London
On 7 Jan 2005 11:13:09 -0800, "Vinay" <[email protected]> wrote:
>Hi,
>I appreciate all your inputs. I would like to know if the Hostels are
>safe and clean to stay? Would we be able to go out for sight seeing
>without worrying about our luggage?
>Thanks
>Vinay
Hostels I have stayed in all have been both clean and safe, but I can't
speak for all the hostels in London, particularly those that are private
and not members of Hosteling International. All hostels should provide
you with a locker for your luggage and you provide your own padlock.
However, in any hostel, keep your valuables such as money, passport,
credit cards on your person at all times, don't lock them in the locker
and don't leave them around your room. Thieves happen. I keep my
valuables in a money belt and actually take it to bed with me, don't
just leave it lying next to the bed or in my suitcase or pack.
>Hi,
>I appreciate all your inputs. I would like to know if the Hostels are
>safe and clean to stay? Would we be able to go out for sight seeing
>without worrying about our luggage?
>Thanks
>Vinay
Hostels I have stayed in all have been both clean and safe, but I can't
speak for all the hostels in London, particularly those that are private
and not members of Hosteling International. All hostels should provide
you with a locker for your luggage and you provide your own padlock.
However, in any hostel, keep your valuables such as money, passport,
credit cards on your person at all times, don't lock them in the locker
and don't leave them around your room. Thieves happen. I keep my
valuables in a money belt and actually take it to bed with me, don't
just leave it lying next to the bed or in my suitcase or pack.
