Coming To London
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- Gilt001
Hey Londoners,
I had a quick question. My wife and I are taking a vacation to London and I'm having trouble choosing a Hotel to stay at. I found the Ramada Encore hotel that's near Ealing and I think I'm going to book there, but I was just wondering if you guys thought that might be too far away from 'town'. I've read that its about a 5minute walk to a tube on the central line. Good idea or no?
- jevad0
Give ealing, and that hotel, a miss mate - you can get jsut as affordable and nice closer to town.
Put it this way - you're only there for a short time - why not live right in the thick of it rather than having to take a 30 min tube ride each way.
Plus ealing is a dump and full of bloody backpacking antipodeans!
lol omg rolf lmao!!!
- contra0
It's quite far West, depends if you want a 30 minute trip to the centre and back.
Convenient for Heathrow though ;)
- jevad0
I thoroughly recommend looking for something in Russell Square - lovely area - very affordable - right in town
- ad10
it is a bit of a trek from town. you should bear in mind that the tubes don't run all night so if you lokking for at staying out late its a long bus journey home or a very expensive cab ride.
this place comes recommended, right in the westend not super expensive but not cheap. perhaps you could split your stay. when are you coming?
- Gilt0010
I'll be out in March. Thanks for the tips, I didn't even think about the tubes not running all night.
I'll make sure and check out the recommendations.
What would you guys recommend for the "non-touristy" sights?
- jevad0
Russel Square - I'm telling ya!
- ad10
walk down the south bank from westminster to the design museum via tate modern , london eye etc loads to see and grab some takeawy food st borough market (friday and saturday) on the way. and come to one of our parties if there's one going on.
- jevad0
what sort of non-touristy things?
there's so much to see and do there but unfortunately most of it involves some amount of tourist interaction!
; )
- ad10
jevad, they've cut down all the bushes in russell square now mate!
; )
- Gilt0010
Well, I'm probably going to be in London during the week (arriving Tuesday). We'll be in London for 4 to 5 days and then be taking the train to Paris. With about 4 days spent there. Just so my wife can see the Louvre and Notre Dame and everything else.
Thanks for the recommendations, I'm bookmarking like crazy. So is it pretty well agreed that Russell Square should be the spot?
- jevad0
whats your budget per night?
If you have a little bit more to spend I would go here:
http://www.myhotels.co.uk/pages/…
Just off tottenham court road and oxford st...wicked hotel
- Gilt0010
I was thinking of spending $150-$200 USD per night.
Do you think that'll suffice Jevad? Or am I looking at Motel 6 with that kind of dough. I really REALLY want my own bathroom.
- jevad0
no thats a good amount mate...100 quid will get you a good room and your own bathroom for sure.
You can get great deal on the internets!
- ad10
yes what Jevad said
ps. the russell sq. bushes ref. was because it used to be a major gay cruising spot. walking past there late at night you would see some sights!
- jevad0
true...very true...
- Gilt0010
Hmm... musta been like Volunteer park up here in Seattle.
Thanks for the tip guys. I'll be doing some searching tonight. I totally scored because a friend can get me standby tickets from Seattle to London and back for $250/person. BITCHIN!!
- olli1010
Aside from the usual Tate Modern, Hampstead Heath, Hoxton excursions - try one of these if you have the time:
Take the District Line to Richmond and walk to the river. It's beautiful, has great restaurants and you can ring and run Mick Jagger and Pete Townends Houses.
Also - try a day trip to either Brighton or Oxford. Only 1 hr away (minus any of the usual train shenenigans) and are both gorgeous, fun and great for food & shopping.
Have a great time!
- Gilt0010
Plans are coming along nicely. But I've got a query.
There's an older theater near the West End I believe that has the Phantom of the Opera. My wife absolutely loves it. But I'm wondering if you guys think its a good rendition or not? Worth going?
- jevad0
definately