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This blog has commented previously on Travelodge’s plan to open lots of new hotels. This is being fuelled by the upcoming London Olympics in 2012 – by which time Travelodge aims to become London’s biggest hotel brand. We’ve also mentioned the company’s attractive promotions though been a bit less complimentary about their ugly buildings and [...]
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In our last blog post we highlighted several of London’s ugliest buildings. Now let’s go a step further and put the spotlight on some of the city’s least attractive hotel buildings. Though it’s probably more accurate to call the following “nondescript” or “uninspiring” rather than “ugly”. Ironically, they often mask some pretty respectable hotels, which [...]
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People often complain about the expense of staying in London’s hotels. While there are certainly some great cheap options available – both at the pure budget and “luxury budget” ends of the market, how can you make absolutely sure you’ve nabbed the best deal? Recent reports suggest that London hotel rates are starting to pick [...]
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In our first article in this two-part feature we highlighted some key similarities between these fiercely-competitive budget hotel groups. Today, we look at what guests say by analysing recent TripAdvisor reviews for their cheap London hotels and drawing out some stats. The comparison is made easier by the fact that both companies currently have around [...]
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Recognising how expensive it can be to find decent accommodation in London, this blog often likes to focus on value for money. Whether it’s to help you identify London’s best B&B, cheap budget hotels, special £1 sales, the best-value rooms or “luxury budget” options further up the scale, we want to help you find real [...]
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We recently identified some mid-price and cheap hotels in London which provide free WiFi. But what about the very cheapest ones? Yes, Travelodge and Premier Inn, I’m talking to you! In the past this blog has praised these companies for raising standards at the bottom of the market. Travelodge has been regularly featured here thanks [...]
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The Strand Palace Hotel was previously mentioned on this blog as one of London’s most visually-appealing Art Deco hotels. While it’s not in the highest tier of London hotels on TripAdvisor (currently in the top 300 from 1150 hotels), its location just a stone’s throw from Covent Garden means that it’s always in demand. And [...]
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Isn’t it a great feeling when you know you’ve got real value for money? And surely the best way of experiencing this feeling is to walk into a hotel room that gets you genuinely excited. This feature shares some insider tips to help you get the best possible room at any hotel, whether it’s in [...]
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An announcement from Travelodge – already featured on this blog for their aggressively-priced “sales” – recently caught my eye. They’re now planning to spend a further £84 million to buy up and convert hotels in London. The company is even offering you a finder’s fee to help them find suitable sites and has set up [...]
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It’s expensive enough to visit London at the best of times. The costs literally “multiply” if you’re bringing your family in tow! This makes it even more important to find a hotel offering genuine value. And you may also want it to specifically cater to the needs of a family, not businesspeople or party animals! [...]
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It is hard to find value for money in an intrinsically expensive city like London. But however tempted you are, you may regret blindly choosing the cheapest hotel! To illustrate the pitfalls, check out the darkly humorous “Worst 10 hotels” on TripAdvisor. As you’ll see, 7 of the worst 10 UK hotels are in London! [...]
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This feature identifies some of London’s best business hotels in terms of guest reviews, facilities and location. A business visit to London is naturally very different to a typical leisure stay. Your key requirement is usually a peaceful and comfortable environment where everything works as it should. Location is also especially critical when time is [...]
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From July 6th to October 14th 2009, the so-called “Fourth Plinth” on Trafalgar Square – usually reserved for Kings and Generals – becomes a space for “living art” in artist Antony Gormley’s “One and Other” project. Gormley is inviting citizens from all over the country – or indeed anyone living in the UK – to [...]
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