Lodging for quick London visit

Do you have a budget? London hotels are expensive, and they've definitely risen quite a bit since 1984. Are you looking for something really nice and upscale? Or would you rather have something a bit more reasonably priced?

That said, I usually recommend Premier Inns, which is a chain throughout the UK. The good thing about Premier Inns is that they are located in just about every neighborhood in London, including the city center, and they are affordably priced. The hotel rooms themselves are consistently clean and comfortable (the beds are VERY comfortable), and are good hotels for those on a budget.

Premier Inn County Hall is very close to Westminster. You just turn out of the hotel, walk a block, then cross the Westminster Bridge and you're there. Near there are the Churchill War Rooms, Buckingham Palace, and Big Ben. The London Eye is actually just a few steps away on the Thames. So for most of your sights, that would be convenient. I stayed there in 2024 for 5 nights and found it to be a very good hotel that was reasonably priced.

There is another PI just up the street (Premier Inn Waterloo) so you might want to check prices for both. Other Premier Inns that are convenient to the various sites include the Premier Inn Victoria (near Victoria Station) and Premier Inn Leicester, near Trafalgar Square.

All PIs provide breakfast at an additional (reasonable) cost. And keep in mind that PIs offer a variety of pricing options: Non-refundable (the cheapest), a hybrid price that is payable in advance but you can cancel up to 25 days ahead, and completely refundable. Generally the earlier you book, the cheaper the price.

Thank you! I will check out PIs.