Greenwich Hotel Recommendations

Greenwich is an interesting area, but you would find yourself spending probably at least 70 minutes a day R/T going back and forth on the days you wanted to site-see in central London. If that time trade off is worth the lower cost of accommodations and being able to have parking... Different people have different priorities. I'm usually willing to spend more for accommodations knowing I can wake up and walk or Tube easily (15-20 mins) to the majority of places I want to see and things I want to do. Consequently, each time I visit London I make a list of my priorities, plot them out on a map, draw a circle around the outer edge (or connect the dots) to frame the area, and then try to find accommodations fairly central to that region.

Thank you for your opinion, Rose. We had concluded that it was not sensible (financially and timewise) to ditch the car (since we need it the week before, during and after the proposed London visit) nor to spend a bundle on London digs for convenience. After spending a chunk of time researching Greenwich hotel options, public transport and parking, I can now say I would definitely stay in Greenwich at the Ibis (~$150USD w/paid parking) if I am visiting London now and in the future. Being a penny/pound pincher, we were willing to sacrifice time in London for an easy train ride to/from scenic Greenwich (we've done this sort of thing in both Rome and Paris and never, ever regretted it). All that said, the hubbs and I decided to save London for another trip and maximize the car rental by tootling around the countryside. We'll soak up the scenery, history, and people while getting to know the motherland from a non cosmopolitan point of view.

You're welcome, Kay. Glad you were able to make a decision you're happy with. I just went through a kind-of similar decision-making process. I was biased toward doing a particular travel thing one way, until I carefully weighed all the detailed options and persuaded myself it was actually better to give up my bias and do it a different way. It was for reasons that surprised me and hadn't been obvious till I thought it through and analyzed it carefully. Travel planning is hard mental work! :) I hope you and your 'hubbs' (I love that!) have a great trip. I think there are few things more lovely and serene than the English countryside.

You're very insightful, Rose! I always respect people who can shift perceptions and adjust to new things. It's not necessarily easy, which is why it is admirable! Bon voyage!