Looking for a place to stay in Central London that is reasonable affordable (hasn't been an easy task). I need a room big enough for 3 adults in 2 separate beds (not a sofa bed, but 2 real beds). It seems this is a rarity in Central London.
On a separate note, I have been trying to contact someone at Aster House (by email and whatsapp) and have not gotten any response. Are they closed for the season or something?
thanks
Your definition of "reasonably affordable" in terms of pounds per night would be helpful. We all have different definitions.
Preferably less than $300.00/night (with a little bit of wiggle room).
That is going to be a bit difficult. It’s not usual to have 3 proper beds in one room and central London is extremely expensive.
The Travelodge chain allows 3 adults and the third bed is dressed as a sofa when not in use but it is a proper bed and perfectly comfortable, although it’s a single so you’d have be happy with that.
I stayed here this summer. They have nice big triples. I found it central enough and actually liked it a lot.
Your best bet is to search on booking.com for three adults, one room, then maybe book with the hotel direct.
Here are a few that came up when I tried a random date, vaguely in the £200-£300 range. Most are one double, one single (London rooms tend to be too small for the American style of two doubles).
Oliver Plaza in Earls Court gets good reviews and is well located. It has some triple rooms - one double, one single.
Forum favourite Luna & Simone has some triple rooms.
There’s a little hotel in Marylebone called Astor Court that has some triples and it also has a a kind of two-bedroom suite. I’ve stayed there - it’s decent.
I can also endorse the Darlington.
Look at this recent post regarding aparthotels in London:
https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/england/aparthotels-in-london
Some of the Hampton and Hilton hotels in London have two queen beds in the room. You could go to the Hilton website and look at what the different hotels have.
Not all of their hotels are pricey. The Hampton Inn by Hilton near Waterloo Station might be a good bet.
If the trip will be during air-conditioning season, check on that very carefully. A lot of the less-ezpensive places on London lack a/c. Ditto elevators.
The Marriot Regents Park had to Queen Size beds in the room I stayed.
30 minutes via the Jubilee Line from Swiss Cottage to Westminster Station.
The Marriot was clean and a great price which I found when I used Priceline for the first time.
Enjoyed the neighborhood. Easy walk to Primrose Hill. Liked the atmosphere and food at the Old Swiss Cottage Pub. There was a small cafe in the library where I enjoyed coffee and a pastry.
No it’s not in “ Central “ London. Personally I considered Parliament, Westminster Abbey, The Palace, St James Park and Trafalgar Square as Central London. Others may not.
hey hey sdarty
what are your dates for this trip?
don’t know where you’re coming from (USA or another place in Europe), finding reasonable affordable is tough in london (expensive city) and many other busy european cities, supply and demand. so many people are traveling all over and most all want “affordable” accomodations in central areas. you may have to look further out and use public transportation or taxis to get from here to there. good luck
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When I have been in London in the past, I have stayed at the Harlingford Hotel (close to Russell Square tube and King Cross and Euston stations). It's in a safe neighborhood near the University of London and the British Library:
https://www.harlingfordhotel.com/
I checked and they have rooms for three (double bed and one single) plus breakfast is included. The superior one was going for 185 pounds a night. Please be aware they do not have AC or a lift due to the building's age.
Harlingford Hotel looks very promising. Biggest negative is location, I just have to figure out the best option on how to get to the QEii centre from there with public transport.
Thanks everyone for your help
I just have to figure out the best option on how to get to the QEii centre from there with public transport.
The Harlingford is in a very central location.
Slightly quicker route to get to the QE2 centre would be to walk to Euston and pick up the Victoria line from there. Then only 2 stops to Green Park.
Slightly quicker route to get to the QE2 centre would be to walk to Euston and pick up the Victoria line from there. Then only 2 stops to Green Park.
Green Park is the third stop from Euston on the Victoria Line, or the 4th from Kings Cross.
You could equally do the Northern line 6 stops Euston to Embankment, then District or Circle 1 stop to Westminster, or stay on the Victoria line one stop beyond Green Park to Victoria, then District or Circle line 2 stops to Westminster.
There are also 4 different bus lines to Aldwych, change to 1 of 2 bus lines there to the QE2 centre.
Quite a few different ways to get there.
I might stroll to Russell Square Underground (Piccadilly) thence 3 stops to Leicester Square, change to Northern Line southbound 2 quick stops to Embankment and gentle stroll across the river or 3 stops to Waterloo and walk.
Thing about London is that there are always many choices of route.
if taking the change at Green Park to the Jubilee Line route you can save time and walking distance by ignoring the connection signs and following the Way Out signs up the escalator to the ticket barriers, do not go through, turn around and follow the down escalator to the Jubilee Line. Learned at the knee of former local commuter and contributor to the Forums, Emma. Thanks Emma, wherever you are.
Mornington Crescent? 😁
change to Northern Line southbound 2 quick stops to Embankment and gentle stroll across the river or 3 stops to Waterloo and walk.
Unless they have moved the QEII centre since Tuesday night it is on the Westminster side of the bridge opposite Westminster Abbey, not the Waterloo side, hence the previous 3 sets of various alternatives of directions.
Personally I consider anywhere within the Circle line to be Central London.
such a polite gentle correction
Mornington Crescent?
ramblin' on wins this round.
