Where to stay in London?

The London Vicarage Hotel is quite nice. Its in the Notting Hill/Kensington neighborhood. Its an easy walk to many things (food, tube, etc). Its a lovely hotel and it has a full English breakfast. The winter rate is, I believe, 83 pounds for a double with shared bath. I assume October is part of their winter/off-season rate.

Other people on this sight really like the Victoria neighborhood (and the Lime Tree Hotel).

If you want budget options the Easyhotels are amazingly affordable but shoebox sized. I recently stayed at the Oxford Hotel on Craven Terrace near Paddington/Lancaster Gate tube stop and I was very pleased with the location (easy walk to Notting Hill Gate, great tube/transit access) and happy with the hotel itself for the price.

Thank you for the info. We do want our own bath, vs a shared bath. I also heard of the Lime Tree per Rick's book on London. any other suggestions?

Jackie: In September we stayed at the Jesmond Hotel--on Gower Street in Bloomsbury, very good ratings on TripAdvisor, a nice breakfast, a few minutes from the British Museum, several metro stations within a few minutes walk, a bus line right out front that takes one to Westminster Abbey, etc. To get to Jesmond take the tube direct from Heathrow to Russell Square and walk a few blocks to the hotel. Have a great trip.

Thank you for the references. I will check them out. I appreciate everyone's help. We have never been to europe and I am doing all the research and planning. Quite a daunting task, but fun!

Jackie: If you find The Vicarage too expensive (I do) have a look at the Ridgemont Hotel on Gower Street. Ensuite doubles are much less pricey and you are within walking distance of the British Museum, and a couple of streets away from shopping and restaurants.

If you want something moderate in Bloomsbury near the British Museum I recommend The Thanet www.thanethotel.co.uk