 | | London Hotels: Anywhere You Choose | | | London has some of the best names in hotels in the world, including Dorchester, Four Seasons and Ritz. These are expensive, and while they may not be modern in every way, what they lack in 21st century technology they make up for in style and history. Places such as the dining room at the Ritz need to be booked well in advance if you want to enjoy the quintessential English afternoon tea. Equally, food from the kitchens of the likes of the Four Seasons is world renowned.
At the other end of the price spectrum, cheap hotels in London can easily take care of travelers on a tight budget. London hotels do tend to hit you with hidden costs, so rest assured when doing research on places to stay that what you see is what you get. Even better, some websites occasionally post last-minute accommodation discounts.
Most of the cheaper places to stay are the chain budget hotels, designed for a fast turnover of customers. These can be very useful if your journey is business-oriented or you are not traveling with your family.
As another option, the universities in the city offer rooms during the summer break. Although sparse, these can be a great decision for the budget traveler.
There are also lots of bed and breakfasts available, particular in the areas of Paddington and St. James.
If you are going to rent long-term accommodation, make sure that it has a kitchen, even a small one. This will help reduce costs, as preparing your own food is a lot cheaper that patronizing London restaurants. Further, the best move is to only put a deposit down and not pay in full at first. Moreover, rent from somewhere you feel you can trust so as not to get scammed.
Generally, the location of the hotel is very important. Hotels in the center of the city are expensive compared with those further out. Perhaps staying in a location a little away from the city center and close to the tube or other public transport might prove more wallet-friendly. | | | |  | | |
