London Neighborhoods? for Apt Rental
Sep 17th 2005 | 5:41 pm
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London Neighborhoods? for Apt Rental
4 of us will be in London in mid-October for 5 nights and we are
looking for a 1-bdroom apt with sofabed in living room.
I've found several, but have no idea of what the neighborhoods are
like in these areas - the one that looks particularly good is
described thusly:
The one bedroom Orion Point apartment is situated on the 1st floor and
has 68m² (729sq.ft) of living space. It has a huge living room with an
open-plan kitchen and has a 8 metre/27 foot long floor-to-ceiling
window looking out over communal gardens and the river Thames. The
bedroom also has a floor-to-ceiling window with side views of the
river and views to Canary Wharf. The bedroom also has a dressing room
area. Orion Point has a fully equipped kitchen with Neff appliances –
washer/dryer, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, etc, and
cutlery, crockery, pots and pans etc are all provided. There is also a
digital television, a kettle, toaster and iron. The bedroom has a
double bed while the living room has a sofa bed and a rollaway bed for
a fifth guest can be provided on request. Bed linen and towels will be
provided with a weekly change for stays of more than 1 week. The
apartment is excellently located at Orion Point in the fashionable
Canary Wharf district... a clean, secure and exciting part of central
London with its many cafes, restaurants, bistros, shops and nightlife
surrounded by its spectacular waterways. On the banks of the river
Thames, Orion Point is close to many of London's famous sights such as
the historic "villages" of Greenwich, Limehouse and Wapping, the Tower
of London and Tower Bridge as well as the bustling markets of Old
Spitalfields, Brick Lane, Columbia Road and Petticoat Lane
Is this a convenient place to see to reach a tube station and sightsee
in London?
the other 3 we are looking at are in:
Olympia and says "The Kensington Olympia and Shepherds Bush
underground stations are also nearby. "
Hyde Park - "Located in the very heart of London, the Hyde Park Duplex
"
"Zinc 1 ...Situated between the many theatres of London's West End and
the bustling City of London is this magnificent apartment, in the
exclusive Farringdon area. "
Thanks for any advice. These are all in the 85-100 GBP per night total
for 4 of us.
SCD
looking for a 1-bdroom apt with sofabed in living room.
I've found several, but have no idea of what the neighborhoods are
like in these areas - the one that looks particularly good is
described thusly:
The one bedroom Orion Point apartment is situated on the 1st floor and
has 68m² (729sq.ft) of living space. It has a huge living room with an
open-plan kitchen and has a 8 metre/27 foot long floor-to-ceiling
window looking out over communal gardens and the river Thames. The
bedroom also has a floor-to-ceiling window with side views of the
river and views to Canary Wharf. The bedroom also has a dressing room
area. Orion Point has a fully equipped kitchen with Neff appliances –
washer/dryer, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, etc, and
cutlery, crockery, pots and pans etc are all provided. There is also a
digital television, a kettle, toaster and iron. The bedroom has a
double bed while the living room has a sofa bed and a rollaway bed for
a fifth guest can be provided on request. Bed linen and towels will be
provided with a weekly change for stays of more than 1 week. The
apartment is excellently located at Orion Point in the fashionable
Canary Wharf district... a clean, secure and exciting part of central
London with its many cafes, restaurants, bistros, shops and nightlife
surrounded by its spectacular waterways. On the banks of the river
Thames, Orion Point is close to many of London's famous sights such as
the historic "villages" of Greenwich, Limehouse and Wapping, the Tower
of London and Tower Bridge as well as the bustling markets of Old
Spitalfields, Brick Lane, Columbia Road and Petticoat Lane
Is this a convenient place to see to reach a tube station and sightsee
in London?
the other 3 we are looking at are in:
Olympia and says "The Kensington Olympia and Shepherds Bush
underground stations are also nearby. "
Hyde Park - "Located in the very heart of London, the Hyde Park Duplex
"
"Zinc 1 ...Situated between the many theatres of London's West End and
the bustling City of London is this magnificent apartment, in the
exclusive Farringdon area. "
Thanks for any advice. These are all in the 85-100 GBP per night total
for 4 of us.
SCD
Sep 17th 2005 | 8:23 pm
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Re: London Neighborhoods? for Apt Rental
SCD <[email protected]> wrote:
> 4 of us will be in London in mid-October for 5 nights and we are
> looking for a 1-bdroom apt with sofabed in living room.
>
> I've found several, but have no idea of what the neighborhoods are
> like in these areas - the one that looks particularly good is
> described thusly:
[]
> The
> apartment is excellently located at Orion Point in the fashionable
> Canary Wharf district... a clean, secure and exciting part of central
> London with its many cafes, restaurants, bistros, shops and nightlife
> surrounded by its spectacular waterways. On the banks of the river
> Thames, Orion Point is close to many of London's famous sights such as
> the historic "villages" of Greenwich, Limehouse and Wapping, the Tower
> of London and Tower Bridge as well as the bustling markets of Old
> Spitalfields, Brick Lane, Columbia Road and Petticoat Lane
>
> Is this a convenient place to see to reach a tube station and sightsee
> in London?
It's quite a snazzy part of London now- a lot of expensive apartment
developments. You're 700 yards or so from a Docklands Light Railway
station, which connects you to the tube at various places- for example
the terminuses at Bank and Tower Gateway.
However, it's not the most central location. Still, taking the DLR to
Greenwich, then the boat from their to the centre of London is a fun way
to travel!
> the other 3 we are looking at are in:
>
> Olympia and says "The Kensington Olympia and Shepherds Bush
> underground stations are also nearby. "
>
> Hyde Park - "Located in the very heart of London, the Hyde Park Duplex
This is just round the corner from Paddington Station- a good location.
Not quite on Hyde Park, but within walking distance of it.
[]
> "Zinc 1 ...Situated between the many theatres of London's West End and
> the bustling City of London is this magnificent apartment, in the
> exclusive Farringdon area. "
This would be walkable (if not exactly 'round the corner') to the West
End theatre district.
It's hard to tell which would be best for your needs- assuming they are
all of a similar quality and standard. Maybe most useful would be
comments from people who've stayed in the apartments? They certainly
look good from the picures.
--
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> 4 of us will be in London in mid-October for 5 nights and we are
> looking for a 1-bdroom apt with sofabed in living room.
>
> I've found several, but have no idea of what the neighborhoods are
> like in these areas - the one that looks particularly good is
> described thusly:
[]
> The
> apartment is excellently located at Orion Point in the fashionable
> Canary Wharf district... a clean, secure and exciting part of central
> London with its many cafes, restaurants, bistros, shops and nightlife
> surrounded by its spectacular waterways. On the banks of the river
> Thames, Orion Point is close to many of London's famous sights such as
> the historic "villages" of Greenwich, Limehouse and Wapping, the Tower
> of London and Tower Bridge as well as the bustling markets of Old
> Spitalfields, Brick Lane, Columbia Road and Petticoat Lane
>
> Is this a convenient place to see to reach a tube station and sightsee
> in London?
It's quite a snazzy part of London now- a lot of expensive apartment
developments. You're 700 yards or so from a Docklands Light Railway
station, which connects you to the tube at various places- for example
the terminuses at Bank and Tower Gateway.
However, it's not the most central location. Still, taking the DLR to
Greenwich, then the boat from their to the centre of London is a fun way
to travel!
> the other 3 we are looking at are in:
>
> Olympia and says "The Kensington Olympia and Shepherds Bush
> underground stations are also nearby. "
>
> Hyde Park - "Located in the very heart of London, the Hyde Park Duplex
This is just round the corner from Paddington Station- a good location.
Not quite on Hyde Park, but within walking distance of it.
[]
> "Zinc 1 ...Situated between the many theatres of London's West End and
> the bustling City of London is this magnificent apartment, in the
> exclusive Farringdon area. "
This would be walkable (if not exactly 'round the corner') to the West
End theatre district.
It's hard to tell which would be best for your needs- assuming they are
all of a similar quality and standard. Maybe most useful would be
comments from people who've stayed in the apartments? They certainly
look good from the picures.
--
David Horne- http://www.davidhorne.net
usenet (at) davidhorne (dot) co (dot) uk
photos at http://homepage.mac.com/davidhornecomposer
Sep 17th 2005 | 8:32 pm
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Re: London Neighborhoods? for Apt Rental
Originally Posted by Scd
4 of us will be in London in mid-October for 5 nights and we are
looking for a 1-bdroom apt with sofabed in living room.
I've found several, but have no idea of what the neighborhoods are
like in these areas - the one that looks particularly good is
described thusly:
The one bedroom Orion Point apartment is situated on the 1st floor and
has 68m� (729sq.ft) of living space. It has a huge living room with an
open-plan kitchen and has a 8 metre/27 foot long floor-to-ceiling
window looking out over communal gardens and the river Thames. The
bedroom also has a floor-to-ceiling window with side views of the
river and views to Canary Wharf. The bedroom also has a dressing room
area. Orion Point has a fully equipped kitchen with Neff appliances �
washer/dryer, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, etc, and
cutlery, crockery, pots and pans etc are all provided. There is also a
digital television, a kettle, toaster and iron. The bedroom has a
double bed while the living room has a sofa bed and a rollaway bed for
a fifth guest can be provided on request. Bed linen and towels will be
provided with a weekly change for stays of more than 1 week. The
apartment is excellently located at Orion Point in the fashionable
Canary Wharf district... a clean, secure and exciting part of central
London with its many cafes, restaurants, bistros, shops and nightlife
surrounded by its spectacular waterways. On the banks of the river
Thames, Orion Point is close to many of London's famous sights such as
the historic "villages" of Greenwich, Limehouse and Wapping, the Tower
of London and Tower Bridge as well as the bustling markets of Old
Spitalfields, Brick Lane, Columbia Road and Petticoat Lane
Is this a convenient place to see to reach a tube station and sightsee
in London?
the other 3 we are looking at are in:
Olympia and says "The Kensington Olympia and Shepherds Bush
underground stations are also nearby. "
Hyde Park - "Located in the very heart of London, the Hyde Park Duplex
"
"Zinc 1 ...Situated between the many theatres of London's West End and
the bustling City of London is this magnificent apartment, in the
exclusive Farringdon area. "
Thanks for any advice. These are all in the 85-100 GBP per night total
for 4 of us.
SCD
looking for a 1-bdroom apt with sofabed in living room.
I've found several, but have no idea of what the neighborhoods are
like in these areas - the one that looks particularly good is
described thusly:
The one bedroom Orion Point apartment is situated on the 1st floor and
has 68m� (729sq.ft) of living space. It has a huge living room with an
open-plan kitchen and has a 8 metre/27 foot long floor-to-ceiling
window looking out over communal gardens and the river Thames. The
bedroom also has a floor-to-ceiling window with side views of the
river and views to Canary Wharf. The bedroom also has a dressing room
area. Orion Point has a fully equipped kitchen with Neff appliances �
washer/dryer, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, etc, and
cutlery, crockery, pots and pans etc are all provided. There is also a
digital television, a kettle, toaster and iron. The bedroom has a
double bed while the living room has a sofa bed and a rollaway bed for
a fifth guest can be provided on request. Bed linen and towels will be
provided with a weekly change for stays of more than 1 week. The
apartment is excellently located at Orion Point in the fashionable
Canary Wharf district... a clean, secure and exciting part of central
London with its many cafes, restaurants, bistros, shops and nightlife
surrounded by its spectacular waterways. On the banks of the river
Thames, Orion Point is close to many of London's famous sights such as
the historic "villages" of Greenwich, Limehouse and Wapping, the Tower
of London and Tower Bridge as well as the bustling markets of Old
Spitalfields, Brick Lane, Columbia Road and Petticoat Lane
Is this a convenient place to see to reach a tube station and sightsee
in London?
the other 3 we are looking at are in:
Olympia and says "The Kensington Olympia and Shepherds Bush
underground stations are also nearby. "
Hyde Park - "Located in the very heart of London, the Hyde Park Duplex
"
"Zinc 1 ...Situated between the many theatres of London's West End and
the bustling City of London is this magnificent apartment, in the
exclusive Farringdon area. "
Thanks for any advice. These are all in the 85-100 GBP per night total
for 4 of us.
SCD
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Sep 17th 2005 | 8:40 pm
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Re: London Neighborhoods? for Apt Rental
On Sat, 17 Sep 2005 22:41:32 -0700, SCD <[email protected]> wrote:
>4 of us will be in London in mid-October for 5 nights and we are
>looking for a 1-bdroom apt with sofabed in living room.
<details snipped>
>Is this a convenient place to see to reach a tube station and sightsee
>in London?
There are both tube and DLR connections at Canary Wharf. It's in
Docklands, which is an area that's largely been build up within the
last 25 years on the site of the former docks, with a lot of office
building. I think that the immediate area might feel a little quiet
after the office workers go home, though there is a lot of (expensive)
residential property in Docklands
>the other 3 we are looking at are in:
>Olympia and says "The Kensington Olympia and Shepherds Bush
>underground stations are also nearby. "
It depends whether it's more Kensington (which is very exclusive and
rather traditional) or more Shepherds Bush (a bit more mixed)
>Hyde Park - "Located in the very heart of London, the Hyde Park Duplex
>"
Exactly as it says - close to Oxford Street (major shopping street)
>"Zinc 1 ...Situated between the many theatres of London's West End and
>the bustling City of London is this magnificent apartment, in the
>exclusive Farringdon area. "
Llikely to be a trendy loft apartment - especially given the name of
the building. A lot of light industrial buildings have been
redeveloped around there. Closer to the City (business district) than
the West Wnd (big shops and theatres) but with good transport links to
both
Martin
>4 of us will be in London in mid-October for 5 nights and we are
>looking for a 1-bdroom apt with sofabed in living room.
<details snipped>
>Is this a convenient place to see to reach a tube station and sightsee
>in London?
There are both tube and DLR connections at Canary Wharf. It's in
Docklands, which is an area that's largely been build up within the
last 25 years on the site of the former docks, with a lot of office
building. I think that the immediate area might feel a little quiet
after the office workers go home, though there is a lot of (expensive)
residential property in Docklands
>the other 3 we are looking at are in:
>Olympia and says "The Kensington Olympia and Shepherds Bush
>underground stations are also nearby. "
It depends whether it's more Kensington (which is very exclusive and
rather traditional) or more Shepherds Bush (a bit more mixed)
>Hyde Park - "Located in the very heart of London, the Hyde Park Duplex
>"
Exactly as it says - close to Oxford Street (major shopping street)
>"Zinc 1 ...Situated between the many theatres of London's West End and
>the bustling City of London is this magnificent apartment, in the
>exclusive Farringdon area. "
Llikely to be a trendy loft apartment - especially given the name of
the building. A lot of light industrial buildings have been
redeveloped around there. Closer to the City (business district) than
the West Wnd (big shops and theatres) but with good transport links to
both
Martin
Sep 17th 2005 | 8:49 pm
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Re: London Neighborhoods? for Apt Rental
Martin Rich <[email protected]> wrote:
> On Sat, 17 Sep 2005 22:41:32 -0700, SCD <[email protected]> wrote:
[]
> >Hyde Park - "Located in the very heart of London, the Hyde Park Duplex
> >"
>
> Exactly as it says - close to Oxford Street (major shopping street)
Oh, maybe there are two? The one I looked up is on Westbourne Terrace,
just round the corner from Paddington. I've walked from there to Oxford
Street, but I wouldn't call it close.
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> On Sat, 17 Sep 2005 22:41:32 -0700, SCD <[email protected]> wrote:
[]
> >Hyde Park - "Located in the very heart of London, the Hyde Park Duplex
> >"
>
> Exactly as it says - close to Oxford Street (major shopping street)
Oh, maybe there are two? The one I looked up is on Westbourne Terrace,
just round the corner from Paddington. I've walked from there to Oxford
Street, but I wouldn't call it close.
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Sep 17th 2005 | 8:54 pm
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Canary wharf has the Docklands light rail going to it.
See > http://www.tfl.gov.uk/dlr/ <
LR goes to "Bank" which has coupled with "Monument" 4 tube lines,
two of which are "central & district" and "circle lines".
See map and move to right and sdlightly down on map to find BANK
> http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/pdfdocs/colourmap.pdf <
John H
"SCD" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> 4 of us will be in London in mid-October for 5 nights and we are
> looking for a 1-bdroom apt with sofabed in living room.
> I've found several, but have no idea of what the neighborhoods are
> like in these areas - the one that looks particularly good is
> described thusly:
> The one bedroom Orion Point apartment is situated on the 1st floor and
> has 68m² (729sq.ft) of living space. It has a huge living room with an
> open-plan kitchen and has a 8 metre/27 foot long floor-to-ceiling
> window looking out over communal gardens and the river Thames. The
> bedroom also has a floor-to-ceiling window with side views of the
> river and views to Canary Wharf. The bedroom also has a dressing room
> area. Orion Point has a fully equipped kitchen with Neff appliances -
> washer/dryer, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, etc, and
> cutlery, crockery, pots and pans etc are all provided. There is also a
> digital television, a kettle, toaster and iron. The bedroom has a
> double bed while the living room has a sofa bed and a rollaway bed for
> a fifth guest can be provided on request. Bed linen and towels will be
> provided with a weekly change for stays of more than 1 week. The
> apartment is excellently located at Orion Point in the fashionable
> Canary Wharf district... a clean, secure and exciting part of central
> London with its many cafes, restaurants, bistros, shops and nightlife
> surrounded by its spectacular waterways. On the banks of the river
> Thames, Orion Point is close to many of London's famous sights such as
> the historic "villages" of Greenwich, Limehouse and Wapping, the Tower
> of London and Tower Bridge as well as the bustling markets of Old
> Spitalfields, Brick Lane, Columbia Road and Petticoat Lane
> Is this a convenient place to see to reach a tube station and sightsee
> in London?
> the other 3 we are looking at are in:
> Olympia and says "The Kensington Olympia and Shepherds Bush
> underground stations are also nearby. "
> Hyde Park - "Located in the very heart of London, the Hyde Park Duplex
> "
> "Zinc 1 ...Situated between the many theatres of London's West End and
> the bustling City of London is this magnificent apartment, in the
> exclusive Farringdon area. "
> Thanks for any advice. These are all in the 85-100 GBP per night total
> for 4 of us.
> SCD
See > http://www.tfl.gov.uk/dlr/ <
LR goes to "Bank" which has coupled with "Monument" 4 tube lines,
two of which are "central & district" and "circle lines".
See map and move to right and sdlightly down on map to find BANK
> http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/pdfdocs/colourmap.pdf <
John H
"SCD" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> 4 of us will be in London in mid-October for 5 nights and we are
> looking for a 1-bdroom apt with sofabed in living room.
> I've found several, but have no idea of what the neighborhoods are
> like in these areas - the one that looks particularly good is
> described thusly:
> The one bedroom Orion Point apartment is situated on the 1st floor and
> has 68m² (729sq.ft) of living space. It has a huge living room with an
> open-plan kitchen and has a 8 metre/27 foot long floor-to-ceiling
> window looking out over communal gardens and the river Thames. The
> bedroom also has a floor-to-ceiling window with side views of the
> river and views to Canary Wharf. The bedroom also has a dressing room
> area. Orion Point has a fully equipped kitchen with Neff appliances -
> washer/dryer, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, etc, and
> cutlery, crockery, pots and pans etc are all provided. There is also a
> digital television, a kettle, toaster and iron. The bedroom has a
> double bed while the living room has a sofa bed and a rollaway bed for
> a fifth guest can be provided on request. Bed linen and towels will be
> provided with a weekly change for stays of more than 1 week. The
> apartment is excellently located at Orion Point in the fashionable
> Canary Wharf district... a clean, secure and exciting part of central
> London with its many cafes, restaurants, bistros, shops and nightlife
> surrounded by its spectacular waterways. On the banks of the river
> Thames, Orion Point is close to many of London's famous sights such as
> the historic "villages" of Greenwich, Limehouse and Wapping, the Tower
> of London and Tower Bridge as well as the bustling markets of Old
> Spitalfields, Brick Lane, Columbia Road and Petticoat Lane
> Is this a convenient place to see to reach a tube station and sightsee
> in London?
> the other 3 we are looking at are in:
> Olympia and says "The Kensington Olympia and Shepherds Bush
> underground stations are also nearby. "
> Hyde Park - "Located in the very heart of London, the Hyde Park Duplex
> "
> "Zinc 1 ...Situated between the many theatres of London's West End and
> the bustling City of London is this magnificent apartment, in the
> exclusive Farringdon area. "
> Thanks for any advice. These are all in the 85-100 GBP per night total
> for 4 of us.
> SCD
Sep 17th 2005 | 11:02 pm
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Re: London Neighborhoods? for Apt Rental
In message <[email protected]>, SCD
<[email protected]> writes
>The
>apartment is excellently located at Orion Point in the fashionable
>Canary Wharf district... a clean, secure and exciting part of central
>London with its many cafes, restaurants, bistros, shops and nightlife
>surrounded by its spectacular waterways.
Not a bad area, very business oriented, but not what I'd call exciting.
And not very central either.
>Olympia and says "The Kensington Olympia and Shepherds Bush
>underground stations are also nearby. "
More central. Again, not a bad area. Quite residential.
>Hyde Park - "Located in the very heart of London, the Hyde Park Duplex
More central, not a bad residential area. You could walk to the West End
theatre area from here, or take the bus or the Central line for a few
stops.
>"Zinc 1 ...Situated between the many theatres of London's West End and
>the bustling City of London is this magnificent apartment, in the
>exclusive Farringdon area. "
On the edge of the business area, quiet at weekends. The West End is
walkable from here and there are buses too. Farringdon has a tube
station but it's not on the best line for getting to the city centre.
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<[email protected]> writes
>The
>apartment is excellently located at Orion Point in the fashionable
>Canary Wharf district... a clean, secure and exciting part of central
>London with its many cafes, restaurants, bistros, shops and nightlife
>surrounded by its spectacular waterways.
Not a bad area, very business oriented, but not what I'd call exciting.
And not very central either.
>Olympia and says "The Kensington Olympia and Shepherds Bush
>underground stations are also nearby. "
More central. Again, not a bad area. Quite residential.
>Hyde Park - "Located in the very heart of London, the Hyde Park Duplex
More central, not a bad residential area. You could walk to the West End
theatre area from here, or take the bus or the Central line for a few
stops.
>"Zinc 1 ...Situated between the many theatres of London's West End and
>the bustling City of London is this magnificent apartment, in the
>exclusive Farringdon area. "
On the edge of the business area, quiet at weekends. The West End is
walkable from here and there are buses too. Farringdon has a tube
station but it's not on the best line for getting to the city centre.
--
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Sep 18th 2005 | 2:50 am
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Re: London Neighborhoods? for Apt Rental
In article <[email protected]>, John H
<[email protected]> wrote:
> Canary wharf has the Docklands light rail going to it.
> See > http://www.tfl.gov.uk/dlr/ <
> LR goes to "Bank" which has coupled with "Monument" 4 tube lines,
> two of which are "central & district" and "circle lines".
If you caught an evening play in the West End, it wouldn't allow for
much time after the show for a meal or drink, you would need to leave
by about 23:30.
How is the night bus service out to Canary Wharf... a taxi might not be
too cheap.
jay
Sun Sep 18, 2005
mailto:[email protected]
> See map and move to right and sdlightly down on map to find BANK
> > http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/pdfdocs/colourmap.pdf <
> John H
>
> "SCD" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> >
> > 4 of us will be in London in mid-October for 5 nights and we are
> > looking for a 1-bdroom apt with sofabed in living room.
> >
> > I've found several, but have no idea of what the neighborhoods are
> > like in these areas - the one that looks particularly good is
> > described thusly:
> >
> > The one bedroom Orion Point apartment is situated on the 1st floor and
> > has 68mÓ (729sq.ft) of living space. It has a huge living room with an
> > open-plan kitchen and has a 8 metre/27 foot long floor-to-ceiling
> > window looking out over communal gardens and the river Thames. The
> > bedroom also has a floor-to-ceiling window with side views of the
> > river and views to Canary Wharf. The bedroom also has a dressing room
> > area. Orion Point has a fully equipped kitchen with Neff appliances -
> > washer/dryer, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, etc, and
> > cutlery, crockery, pots and pans etc are all provided. There is also a
> > digital television, a kettle, toaster and iron. The bedroom has a
> > double bed while the living room has a sofa bed and a rollaway bed for
> > a fifth guest can be provided on request. Bed linen and towels will be
> > provided with a weekly change for stays of more than 1 week. The
> > apartment is excellently located at Orion Point in the fashionable
> > Canary Wharf district... a clean, secure and exciting part of central
> > London with its many cafes, restaurants, bistros, shops and nightlife
> > surrounded by its spectacular waterways. On the banks of the river
> > Thames, Orion Point is close to many of London's famous sights such as
> > the historic "villages" of Greenwich, Limehouse and Wapping, the Tower
> > of London and Tower Bridge as well as the bustling markets of Old
> > Spitalfields, Brick Lane, Columbia Road and Petticoat Lane
> >
> > Is this a convenient place to see to reach a tube station and sightsee
> > in London?
> >
> > the other 3 we are looking at are in:
> >
> > Olympia and says "The Kensington Olympia and Shepherds Bush
> > underground stations are also nearby. "
> >
> > Hyde Park - "Located in the very heart of London, the Hyde Park Duplex
> > "
> >
> > "Zinc 1 ...Situated between the many theatres of London's West End and
> > the bustling City of London is this magnificent apartment, in the
> > exclusive Farringdon area. "
> >
> > Thanks for any advice. These are all in the 85-100 GBP per night total
> > for 4 of us.
> >
> > SCD
> >
>
<[email protected]> wrote:
> Canary wharf has the Docklands light rail going to it.
> See > http://www.tfl.gov.uk/dlr/ <
> LR goes to "Bank" which has coupled with "Monument" 4 tube lines,
> two of which are "central & district" and "circle lines".
If you caught an evening play in the West End, it wouldn't allow for
much time after the show for a meal or drink, you would need to leave
by about 23:30.
How is the night bus service out to Canary Wharf... a taxi might not be
too cheap.
jay
Sun Sep 18, 2005
mailto:[email protected]
> See map and move to right and sdlightly down on map to find BANK
> > http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/pdfdocs/colourmap.pdf <
> John H
>
> "SCD" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> >
> > 4 of us will be in London in mid-October for 5 nights and we are
> > looking for a 1-bdroom apt with sofabed in living room.
> >
> > I've found several, but have no idea of what the neighborhoods are
> > like in these areas - the one that looks particularly good is
> > described thusly:
> >
> > The one bedroom Orion Point apartment is situated on the 1st floor and
> > has 68mÓ (729sq.ft) of living space. It has a huge living room with an
> > open-plan kitchen and has a 8 metre/27 foot long floor-to-ceiling
> > window looking out over communal gardens and the river Thames. The
> > bedroom also has a floor-to-ceiling window with side views of the
> > river and views to Canary Wharf. The bedroom also has a dressing room
> > area. Orion Point has a fully equipped kitchen with Neff appliances -
> > washer/dryer, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, etc, and
> > cutlery, crockery, pots and pans etc are all provided. There is also a
> > digital television, a kettle, toaster and iron. The bedroom has a
> > double bed while the living room has a sofa bed and a rollaway bed for
> > a fifth guest can be provided on request. Bed linen and towels will be
> > provided with a weekly change for stays of more than 1 week. The
> > apartment is excellently located at Orion Point in the fashionable
> > Canary Wharf district... a clean, secure and exciting part of central
> > London with its many cafes, restaurants, bistros, shops and nightlife
> > surrounded by its spectacular waterways. On the banks of the river
> > Thames, Orion Point is close to many of London's famous sights such as
> > the historic "villages" of Greenwich, Limehouse and Wapping, the Tower
> > of London and Tower Bridge as well as the bustling markets of Old
> > Spitalfields, Brick Lane, Columbia Road and Petticoat Lane
> >
> > Is this a convenient place to see to reach a tube station and sightsee
> > in London?
> >
> > the other 3 we are looking at are in:
> >
> > Olympia and says "The Kensington Olympia and Shepherds Bush
> > underground stations are also nearby. "
> >
> > Hyde Park - "Located in the very heart of London, the Hyde Park Duplex
> > "
> >
> > "Zinc 1 ...Situated between the many theatres of London's West End and
> > the bustling City of London is this magnificent apartment, in the
> > exclusive Farringdon area. "
> >
> > Thanks for any advice. These are all in the 85-100 GBP per night total
> > for 4 of us.
> >
> > SCD
> >
>
Sep 18th 2005 | 3:50 am
#9
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Re: London Neighborhoods? for Apt Rental
You can drop the Zinc 1 option. 28 day minimum stay there.
SCD wrote:
> 4 of us will be in London in mid-October for 5 nights and we are
> looking for a 1-bdroom apt with sofabed in living room.
>
snip
>
> "Zinc 1 ...Situated between the many theatres of London's West End and
> the bustling City of London is this magnificent apartment, in the
> exclusive Farringdon area. "
>
> Thanks for any advice. These are all in the 85-100 GBP per night total
> for 4 of us.
>
> SCD
>
SCD wrote:
> 4 of us will be in London in mid-October for 5 nights and we are
> looking for a 1-bdroom apt with sofabed in living room.
>
snip
>
> "Zinc 1 ...Situated between the many theatres of London's West End and
> the bustling City of London is this magnificent apartment, in the
> exclusive Farringdon area. "
>
> Thanks for any advice. These are all in the 85-100 GBP per night total
> for 4 of us.
>
> SCD
>
Sep 18th 2005 | 4:09 am
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Re: London Neighborhoods? for Apt Rental
thanks All - it's looking as if the Hyde park one is the best bet of
these 4.
I sent in a "Booking Request" to see if it's available.
SCD
On Sat, 17 Sep 2005 22:41:32 -0700, SCD <[email protected]> wrote:
>Hyde Park - "Located in the very heart of London, the Hyde Park Duplex
>"
http://www.apartmentsapart.com/Europ...ts/Detail/1074
>SCD
these 4.
I sent in a "Booking Request" to see if it's available.
SCD
On Sat, 17 Sep 2005 22:41:32 -0700, SCD <[email protected]> wrote:
>Hyde Park - "Located in the very heart of London, the Hyde Park Duplex
>"
http://www.apartmentsapart.com/Europ...ts/Detail/1074
>SCD
Sep 18th 2005 | 9:57 pm
#11
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Re: London Neighborhoods? for Apt Rental
Following up to SCD
>Canary Wharf district... a clean, secure and exciting part of central
>London with its many cafes, restaurants, bistros, shops and nightlife
>surrounded by its spectacular waterways. On the banks of the river
>Thames, Orion Point is close to many of London's famous sights such as
>the historic "villages" of Greenwich, Limehouse and Wapping,
The area is called "the Isle of Dogs" it was docklands but has
been rebuilt as an additional business district + flats for City
workers. Although quite extensive public housing remains. You can
taken river buses into central London or use the DLR. If you are
at all fit you can just walk along the riverfront. About 6 miles.
Here are recent pictures of the Isle of Dogs, start with the link
and click photos to follow path along Thames to Central London
(about 10 shots)
"http://www.fellwalk.co.uk/canary4x.htm"
Here a view of the Isle of Dogs from the opposite bank:-
"http://www.fellwalk.co.uk/roth06x.htm"
Its also easy to get to Greenwich via the foot tunnel under the
Thames.
Isle of Dogs from Greenwich Park:-
"http://www.fellwalk.co.uk/wordsworthx.htm"
Theres more stuff on my website about walking in Greenwich and
along the Thames
--
Mike Reid
Drinking the Thames path "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk/thamespath.htm"
>Canary Wharf district... a clean, secure and exciting part of central
>London with its many cafes, restaurants, bistros, shops and nightlife
>surrounded by its spectacular waterways. On the banks of the river
>Thames, Orion Point is close to many of London's famous sights such as
>the historic "villages" of Greenwich, Limehouse and Wapping,
The area is called "the Isle of Dogs" it was docklands but has
been rebuilt as an additional business district + flats for City
workers. Although quite extensive public housing remains. You can
taken river buses into central London or use the DLR. If you are
at all fit you can just walk along the riverfront. About 6 miles.
Here are recent pictures of the Isle of Dogs, start with the link
and click photos to follow path along Thames to Central London
(about 10 shots)
"http://www.fellwalk.co.uk/canary4x.htm"
Here a view of the Isle of Dogs from the opposite bank:-
"http://www.fellwalk.co.uk/roth06x.htm"
Its also easy to get to Greenwich via the foot tunnel under the
Thames.
Isle of Dogs from Greenwich Park:-
"http://www.fellwalk.co.uk/wordsworthx.htm"
Theres more stuff on my website about walking in Greenwich and
along the Thames
--
Mike Reid
Drinking the Thames path "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk/thamespath.htm"
Sep 19th 2005 | 5:14 am
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Re: London Neighborhoods? in High Holborn St, Covent Garden area WC1
I have found a one bedroom finally here:
Apartment Location:
Holborn / Covent Garden, London WC1.
The apartments are situated on High Holborn, and just a few minutes
walk to Holborn tube station, the British Museum, and one tube stop
to Covent Garden, and within 10 minutes by tube to Piccadilly /
Theatreland, and easy access to virtually all of Londons finest
attractions.
I think I'll take it, there seems to be mostly "sold out" on the ones
I have inquired about.
SCD
On Mon, 19 Sep 2005 10:57:57 +0100, The Reids
<[email protected]> wrote:
>Following up to SCD
>>Canary Wharf district... a clean, secure and exciting part of central
>>London with its many cafes, restaurants, bistros, shops and nightlife
>>surrounded by its spectacular waterways. On the banks of the river
>>Thames, Orion Point is close to many of London's famous sights such as
>>the historic "villages" of Greenwich, Limehouse and Wapping,
>The area is called "the Isle of Dogs" it was docklands but has
>been rebuilt as an additional business district + flats for City
>workers. Although quite extensive public housing remains. You can
>taken river buses into central London or use the DLR. If you are
>at all fit you can just walk along the riverfront. About 6 miles.
>Here are recent pictures of the Isle of Dogs, start with the link
>and click photos to follow path along Thames to Central London
>(about 10 shots)
>"http://www.fellwalk.co.uk/canary4x.htm"
>Here a view of the Isle of Dogs from the opposite bank:-
>"http://www.fellwalk.co.uk/roth06x.htm"
>Its also easy to get to Greenwich via the foot tunnel under the
>Thames.
>Isle of Dogs from Greenwich Park:-
>"http://www.fellwalk.co.uk/wordsworthx.htm"
>Theres more stuff on my website about walking in Greenwich and
>along the Thames
Apartment Location:
Holborn / Covent Garden, London WC1.
The apartments are situated on High Holborn, and just a few minutes
walk to Holborn tube station, the British Museum, and one tube stop
to Covent Garden, and within 10 minutes by tube to Piccadilly /
Theatreland, and easy access to virtually all of Londons finest
attractions.
I think I'll take it, there seems to be mostly "sold out" on the ones
I have inquired about.
SCD
On Mon, 19 Sep 2005 10:57:57 +0100, The Reids
<[email protected]> wrote:
>Following up to SCD
>>Canary Wharf district... a clean, secure and exciting part of central
>>London with its many cafes, restaurants, bistros, shops and nightlife
>>surrounded by its spectacular waterways. On the banks of the river
>>Thames, Orion Point is close to many of London's famous sights such as
>>the historic "villages" of Greenwich, Limehouse and Wapping,
>The area is called "the Isle of Dogs" it was docklands but has
>been rebuilt as an additional business district + flats for City
>workers. Although quite extensive public housing remains. You can
>taken river buses into central London or use the DLR. If you are
>at all fit you can just walk along the riverfront. About 6 miles.
>Here are recent pictures of the Isle of Dogs, start with the link
>and click photos to follow path along Thames to Central London
>(about 10 shots)
>"http://www.fellwalk.co.uk/canary4x.htm"
>Here a view of the Isle of Dogs from the opposite bank:-
>"http://www.fellwalk.co.uk/roth06x.htm"
>Its also easy to get to Greenwich via the foot tunnel under the
>Thames.
>Isle of Dogs from Greenwich Park:-
>"http://www.fellwalk.co.uk/wordsworthx.htm"
>Theres more stuff on my website about walking in Greenwich and
>along the Thames
Sep 19th 2005 | 5:23 am
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Re: London Neighborhoods? in High Holborn St, Covent Garden area WC1
SCD <[email protected]> wrote:
> I have found a one bedroom finally here:
>
> Apartment Location:
> Holborn / Covent Garden, London WC1.
> The apartments are situated on High Holborn, and just a few minutes
> walk to Holborn tube station, the British Museum, and one tube stop
> to Covent Garden, and within 10 minutes by tube to Piccadilly /
> Theatreland, and easy access to virtually all of Londons finest
> attractions.
>
>
> I think I'll take it, there seems to be mostly "sold out" on the ones
> I have inquired about.
That's a very central location. To tell the truth, you probably won't
feel the need to take the tube from there to 'Theatreland'- it's very
walkable.
--
David Horne- http://www.davidhorne.net
usenet (at) davidhorne (dot) co (dot) uk
photos at http://homepage.mac.com/davidhornecomposer
> I have found a one bedroom finally here:
>
> Apartment Location:
> Holborn / Covent Garden, London WC1.
> The apartments are situated on High Holborn, and just a few minutes
> walk to Holborn tube station, the British Museum, and one tube stop
> to Covent Garden, and within 10 minutes by tube to Piccadilly /
> Theatreland, and easy access to virtually all of Londons finest
> attractions.
>
>
> I think I'll take it, there seems to be mostly "sold out" on the ones
> I have inquired about.
That's a very central location. To tell the truth, you probably won't
feel the need to take the tube from there to 'Theatreland'- it's very
walkable.
--
David Horne- http://www.davidhorne.net
usenet (at) davidhorne (dot) co (dot) uk
photos at http://homepage.mac.com/davidhornecomposer
Sep 19th 2005 | 5:35 am
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Re: London Neighborhoods? in High Holborn St, Covent Garden area WC1
In article <[email protected]>, [email protected]
(SCD) wrote:
> *From:* SCD <[email protected]>
> *Date:* Mon, 19 Sep 2005 10:14:39 -0700
>
> I have found a one bedroom finally here:
>
> Apartment Location:
> Holborn / Covent Garden, London WC1.
> The apartments are situated on High Holborn, and just a few minutes
> walk to Holborn tube station, the British Museum, and one tube stop
> to Covent Garden, and within 10 minutes by tube to Piccadilly /
> Theatreland, and easy access to virtually all of Londons finest
> attractions.
That sounds like it's the Citadines Apart'hotel on Holborn, which is fine
- and as David says, just a short walk to the theatres, Soho, Oxford
Street, Trafalgar Square and so on.
----------------------------------------------
The poster formerly known as [email protected].
(SCD) wrote:
> *From:* SCD <[email protected]>
> *Date:* Mon, 19 Sep 2005 10:14:39 -0700
>
> I have found a one bedroom finally here:
>
> Apartment Location:
> Holborn / Covent Garden, London WC1.
> The apartments are situated on High Holborn, and just a few minutes
> walk to Holborn tube station, the British Museum, and one tube stop
> to Covent Garden, and within 10 minutes by tube to Piccadilly /
> Theatreland, and easy access to virtually all of Londons finest
> attractions.
That sounds like it's the Citadines Apart'hotel on Holborn, which is fine
- and as David says, just a short walk to the theatres, Soho, Oxford
Street, Trafalgar Square and so on.
----------------------------------------------
The poster formerly known as [email protected].
Sep 19th 2005 | 6:00 am
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Re: London Neighborhoods? in High Holborn St, Covent Garden area WC1
Thank you both!
I'm relieved and shall go ahead with reservation.
I am traveling with my son and his 4-mos pregnant wife and am trying
to keep everyone safe and happy!
SCD
On Mon, 19 Sep 2005 18:23:16 +0100, [email protected]
(chancellor of the duchy of besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h
offy) wrote:
>SCD <[email protected]> wrote:
>> I have found a one bedroom finally here:
>>
>> Apartment Location:
>> Holborn / Covent Garden, London WC1.
>> The apartments are situated on High Holborn, and just a few minutes
>> walk to Holborn tube station, the British Museum, and one tube stop
>> to Covent Garden, and within 10 minutes by tube to Piccadilly /
>> Theatreland, and easy access to virtually all of Londons finest
>> attractions.
>>
>>
>> I think I'll take it, there seems to be mostly "sold out" on the ones
>> I have inquired about.
>That's a very central location. To tell the truth, you probably won't
>feel the need to take the tube from there to 'Theatreland'- it's very
>walkable.
I'm relieved and shall go ahead with reservation.
I am traveling with my son and his 4-mos pregnant wife and am trying
to keep everyone safe and happy!
SCD
On Mon, 19 Sep 2005 18:23:16 +0100, [email protected]
(chancellor of the duchy of besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h
offy) wrote:
>SCD <[email protected]> wrote:
>> I have found a one bedroom finally here:
>>
>> Apartment Location:
>> Holborn / Covent Garden, London WC1.
>> The apartments are situated on High Holborn, and just a few minutes
>> walk to Holborn tube station, the British Museum, and one tube stop
>> to Covent Garden, and within 10 minutes by tube to Piccadilly /
>> Theatreland, and easy access to virtually all of Londons finest
>> attractions.
>>
>>
>> I think I'll take it, there seems to be mostly "sold out" on the ones
>> I have inquired about.
>That's a very central location. To tell the truth, you probably won't
>feel the need to take the tube from there to 'Theatreland'- it's very
>walkable.
