Could you help me decide on a London hotel?

[TZMOM]

Hi All -

I will be travelling to London from 23/6/06 to 3/7/06 w/my 16 y.o. DS and can't decide on which hotel. I've narrowed it down to the Travel Inn County Hall by the Eye and Astons Apts. on Rosary Garden in South Ken.

Travel Inn because of the location - last trip we always found ourselves around that area - so much to do & see and soooo different from where we live in the suburbs of Philadelphia. My son, who is a pretty good skateboarder, is enamored w/the little skating area down there. Last trip he was just coming off an ankle injury and wasn't able to skate.

Astons Apts. because they have a "kitchenette", different part of the city, near Gloucester tube, "home away from home" type thing. This place is about $500 more than Travel Inn.

Both places seem to have favorable reviews on tripadvisor.com and other travel websites I've found.

Do you think we would really save $500 if we prepared some meals at Astons? Probably would have definately have breakfast, maybe dinner some days - but we'd still have to buy the food. I usually don't have a hard time making decisions - don't know what's wrong this time - full moon perhaps?

Just want other's opinions. Thanks so much!!
Jane

 

[Miffy2003]

Hi Jane!

We stayed at the Travel Inn County Hall for one night last year. The location is great! Being right next to the London Eye was something else. It was clean tidy, typical Travel Inn really. Very close to Waterloo and all the links from there.

London is expensive for eating out - but I guess the question is, would you really prepare meals if you go for the apartments? I know I wouldn't What sort of meals would you eat out? $$$ ones or McD style?

Having said that, you could save $500 I reckon if you ate all breakfasts in at the apartments and a few dinners. (Depending on how many are in your party? If it's just you and your son, $500 may be a stretch)

Sorry that is probably no help whatsoever

Have fun

Karen

 

[Dimplenose]

I'm really pleased that you enjoyed London enough to be planning on coming back.
The Travel Inn is in a really good location (but you know that). The Aston Appartments look good on their website but I'm not sure how much I would use the kitchenette if I were on holiday. They are near the major museums and Kensington Gardens so there's plenty to see nearby.

All English hotel rooms have a kettle so you can make coffee or tea- perhaps you could have a snack breakfast by keeping some croissants or muffins in your room.

I think you'll have a good time whichever you choose - but I'd personally choose County Hall.

Libby

 

[TZMOM]

Thank you both for your replies!!! I'm really leaning towards County Hall - both of you have pretty much "sealed the deal" so to speak. Now, if I can only talk my employer into letting me have one full week + 2 or 3 days, the trip will be a go.

Thanks again!!!
Jane

 

[Deedee]

we stayed at the Ramada hyde park this year it is a really nice hotel, 5 minutes walk to the tube and the views over the park are lovely.