Sunday, April 28, 2013

Which is the reccommended street to stay in London?

Q. I would like to stay closed to the shoppin area/ busy street with lots of restaurant...

is covent garden a good area? or closed to London bridge is better?

is Citadines apartment a good one?

Please advise Thank you :)

A. Hi - take a look at the Enjoy England website, for a wide range of places to stay around London. Prices start from £20 a night per room:

http://search.enjoyengland.com/en-GB/SearchResults/Default.aspx?ContentID&IndustryType=1&Location=London%2c+Greater+London&Latitude=51.5084152&Longitude=-0.125533&Radius=2&Adults=2&IsSearchFormAccommodation=True&IndustrySubType=1&sort=1&Page=6

Try The Strand Palace Hotel which costs under £100 per night for a double room and is located in the heart of Covent Garden. The Radisson Edwardian Kenilworth Hotel is also a good place to stay as it's close to Theatreland, Oxford Street and the city's main landmarks. If you have less than a hundred pounds then head to Bloomsbury / Russell Square areas where you can find plenty of affordable guest houses.

http://search.enjoyengland.com/en-GB/Details.aspx?ContentID=88083&IndustryType=1&Location=London%2c+Greater+London&Latitude=51.5084152&Longitude=-0.125533&Radius=2&Adults=2&IsSearchFormAccommodation=True&IndustrySubType=1
http://search.enjoyengland.com/en-GB/Details.aspx?ContentID=33883&IndustryType=1&Location=London%2c+Greater+London&Latitude=51.5084152&Longitude=-0.125533&Radius=2&Adults=2&IsSearchFormAccommodation=True&IndustrySubType=1

http://search.enjoyengland.com/en-GB/SearchResults/Default.aspx?ContentID&IndustryType=1&Location=Bloomsbury%2c+England&Latitude=51.52228&Longitude=-0.122523&Radius=1&Adults=2&PropertySubType=2&IsSearchFormAccommodation=True&IndustrySubType=1&sort=2

Use our Destination Guides to give you better idea of what London has to offer:

http://www.enjoyengland.com/destinations/find/london/

what should i do about my trip to london?
Q. I have been planning a trip to London, England for a few months now. I was supposed to go w/ a long-time friend. However, he has cancelled at the last minute (what a headache)! Anyway, since the trip is just in 2 or 3 months, hardly anyone can get the extra cash in time to go w/ me. So I've decided not to let that keep me from going. I'm a 20 yr old female...and I just want to spend some time travelling, etc. Does anyone have any recommendations on things to do, ways to meet ppl while I'm there, etc..?? Trust me..I have my head on strait...and I am very precautious, but at the same time...I'd like to have a good time. I've looked into tour groups, but they don't seem to intrest me that much. I want to shop...possible stay around Soho. Does anyone have any suggestions/recommendations on what all I could do. It's London! There has to be something! haha Thanks!

A. First some budget and safety tips.

Holiday Inn Hotels are really good value and tend to include breakfast. You can have a really hearty meal and take some muffins etc out with you for lunch. Alternatively there are many Tesco Metro stores, Marks and Spencer Just Food and Boots where you can get a sandwich and a drink deal for a couple of pounds. Many Pizza and Chinese restraunts do a fixed price buffet also. If you want to see shows at the theatre try Lastminute.com they have tickets for a tenner and other special offers.

As for safety it's the same as all other large cities. Stay in the tourist areas in the evening and if you feel uncomfortable in a strange area, hail a cab. There are a few dodgy places south and east of central London but nothiing for you to worry about. Keep your money safe on your person in a money belt or neck purse.

Now for the nice part.

There's lots to see.and visit. Here's a brief list of the main attractions.

Palaces - Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace, Hampton Court Palace. All of these are open to visitors.

Museums and Galleries - Natural History Museum, Science Museum, National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, The Tate and Tate Modern, British Museum, Imperial War Museum.

Famous Buildings and Monuments etc - The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Whitehall and Downing Street, Clarence House, St James Palace, Tower of London, Trafalgar Square, Marble Arch, Monument, Tower Bridge, London Eye.

Churches - Westminster Abbey, St Paul's Cathedral, St Clement Dane, Temple Church, Saint Martin in the field.

There's such a lot to see I can't possibly list them all here. I'd recommend an Eyewitness Travel Guide as they're very comprehensive and include attractions, opening times, photos and maps.

Try the website for The Original London Walks as they do loads of guided tours around the city, They're very cheap and you can take Jack the Ripper, Harry Potter, The Da Vinci Code, Charles Dickens, Museum and Ghost walks. They are very good indeed and you get to see the places lots of tourists don't eve know about.

Travel by tube or bus, It's cheaper than by taxi and very convenient. You can get travel cards from your nearest tube station.

The main shopping streets are Oxford and Regent Street. You can try New Bond Street for Designer labels. Camden for alternative clothing. There's a big mall in Brent Cross also.

As for food, there are places to eat everywhere. China Town in Soho is good and Brick Lane for Indian Food in particular.

There are lots of public parks and green areas in London. I'd recommend lunch al fresco if it's fine.

How should I get from Victoria Station to Wandsworth London?
Q. I'm taking a train from the Gatwick airport to Victoria Station in London and I need to figure out how to get from Victoria Station to the Holiday Inn in Wandsworth. What is the cheapest way to do this?

A. London Gatwick( LGW)
Distance: 27.96 MI/45.0 KM SOUTH WEST to Hotel
We would advise that you take the Gatwick Express to Victoria Station from there you can take the over ground train to Clapham Junction and take the train to Wandsworth Town which is the next stop
Train
Station Name: Wandsworth Town Station
Distance: 0.06 MI/0.1 KM EAST to Hotel
When you leave the station turn left, walk under the bridge and you will see the hotel across the road.

Subway
Subway Station Name: East Putney Station
Distance: 1.24 MI/2.0 KM WEST to Hotel
The hotel is located 30 min walk from the station, or 10 mins in a taxi . It is advisable to change for the overground rail and it is only one stop to Wandsworth Town Station.
Train
Station Name: Waterloo Station




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