Finding the right hotel, especially if you are a first time visitor to any city, is always challenging. You have to make sure you can get the best and least expensive transfer from the airport or your arrival point to the hotel. It’s got to be within easy reach to attractions and places you might want to visit and of course you need to make sure that the hotel offers a good standard of accommodation and all the facilities you may require.
When you compare hotel prices on travel agent and official hotel websites you could be forgiven for thinking that there’s no such thing as a cheap hotel room in London. That depends to a large extent on exactly where you decide to stay within the capital. If you want to stay in or near to Mayfair for instance, you’ll struggle to find a room under £180 per night. That will certainly deliver a reasonable standard of accommodation in what is a very desirable area, but if you don’t plan to spend a lot of time in your room, is it worth all that money? London is a relatively expensive city in any event and the closer you want to get to the centre and the better standard of accommodation you seek, the more you’ll pay.
In London, four and five stars (sometimes a three star) hotel ratings do mean a reasonable luxury. Smaller boutique hotels are often much more luxurious than the big chain London hotels, which while providing good service, often lack character and individuality. Hotel deals on a tight budget are still possible in London, but you may have to compromise on location if you don’t want to downgrade standards. However, there are a number of hotels around Oxford Street and Marylebone, which is the northern end of Mayfair that may offer deals, especially in the low season. Ordinarily, you should expect to pay around £130 per night for these hotels at any time of year.
If you are coming to London for the first time, the best way to look for luxury or budget hotel accommodation is probably to search online using various comparison websites like Hotelshopuk.com or travel agent’s websites. Once you have your preferred list, you can always get more information by checking the hotel’s official website. Many hotels will also give good online discounts only when you book through their website directly.
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