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tube guide and journey planner,Street to street route planner for car journeys, River Thames bus service UK JOURNEY PLANNERS >>> Airport Transfers minicab service for all London Airports direct phone number: +44 (0)20 7433 3330 Airline Car Service>>> SNIPPETS Nearest beach resorts to London are at Southend-on-sea and Westcliffe (36.3
miles) in Essex to the South East of England. At Brighton (47 miles) on the
South Coast of the UK in Sussex and Clacton-on-sea (60 miles) again to the south
east. Their are many smaller beaches but these are the main resorts.To use your dialup modem lead in a UK phone socket you will need a BT adapter. The USA and a large part of Europe use the RJ11 socket which will not fit a UK BT socket. Using a laptop from your hotel room does not mean you are restricted to hotels advertising 'internet connection' while on your vacation or trip. As long as the accommodation has a direct dial phone that unplugs from the wall via a standard socket then you simply plug your dialup modem into that socket (assuming no numbers are blocked by the phone system). Hotels advertising modem connection usually mean they have a spare socket for the modem or they also offer high speed access, normally via Ethernet (rj45) connection. These days wireless access is also offered normally in the public areas but increasingly in rooms too. Your other option is to take a PAYG mobile internet product from a UK supplier giving you complete freedom with broadband speeds. Local Taxes in the UK are called VAT. This stands for value added tax and is charged at the rate of 17.5%. It is charged on most goods and services (including hotel accommodation). This can often be reclaimed on goods if you can show you live, and are taking the goods, abroad. UK hotels ratings. This is a general Lodging guide and not specific to any individual hotel or accommodation type. scale 1-5 1 star: cheap and cheerful, hostel type accommodation, basic services. 2 star: slightly better facilities, still cheap/budget/hostel class. 3 star: middle ground between better facilities, services and budget accommodation. 4 star: at this level a good all round standard is expected in all areas, facilities, services. Expect personal services such as concierge, 24 hour reception and daily maid service. 5 star: At this level the hotel would expect to be of a luxury standard in all areas, facilities and services. Guest houses are given a diamond rating which weighs the rating towards service rather than facilities. Ratings are usually given by a body such as the English Tourist Board or a recognised organisation such as the AA although in some cases the lodging ratings may be self rated. The biggest mistake we see other websites make is to call diamond ratings the same as star ratings, and they are not. Don't forget in the UK cars drive on the left with the driver on the right hand side of the car. This is in common with places such as Gibraltar and Australia but out of step with most of the world. UK: This is an abbreviation of United Kingdom. The United Kingdom is itself a shortened form of the more correct term United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Only Northern Ireland is part of the UK while Southern Ireland is totally sovereign in its own right. GB: This is an abbreviation of Great Britain. Great Britain is the three mainland countries of Wales, Scotland and England. Wales and Scotland do not share a border while England shares a border with both Wales and Scotland. The three together form an island entirely surrounded by sea. Northern Ireland is across the Irish Sea and not part of Great Britain, it does not share any borders with Great Britain. Room sizes are always something that often surprises first time London visitors. Generally room sizes are smaller than those in many other countries. This is more prevalent in B&B type accommodation where the building is a conversion (the large majority of them) and not a purpose built hotel. If you would like to ride on a traditional old fashioned double decker routemaster bus in central London then routes 9 (Hammersmith to Aldwych) and 15 (Paddington to Blackwall) still use them. |
 
Milesfaster.co.uk are specialists for hotels in London, UK. Whether you are looking for a broad choice of accommodation, or looking to make a reservation in a particular area, near a London airport, in a particular postcode or close to a landmark we have a section of the website for you. Book online or by phone. Our >>>Cheap London Hotels page will guide you to the most popular areas for this type of accommodation and suggest some budget priced hotels. For hotels in the upper to luxury class (4, 5 star) try accommodation around Mayfair W1 and St James's SW1. The >>>Central London Hotels page will show you the areas that are in the very heart of tourist London. MYSTERY HOTELS There are big savings to be made when
booking mystery hotels. Part of the deal with these low rates is that the hotel
name is not shown until your receive your booking confirmation. Take a look at
these popular hotels in central London and at London airports.
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EXTRA HIGH ROOM OCCUPANCY
One facility many visitors are searching for is hotels where large families of
groups of adults can share one bedroom or apartments. We conveniently list all
hotels and apartments that allow extra high room occupancy which we identify as
5 or more people. We even have hotels that will allow 7 adults in one room as
well as the often request rooms for a family of 5. >>>Family
Rooms for 5 or moreLONDON OLYMPICS 2012 The 2012 Olympics is to be held in East London and several other London
locations. Use the links below for more information.>>>Nearest Hotels to the Olympic Stadium/Village >>>Hotels Near All Olympic Venues official National Olympic Committee 2012 hotel is the Intercontinental Park Lane official IOC hotel 2012 is the Hilton Hyde Park Holiday Inn named as the official hotel services providers to London 2012 Olympics. HOTEL HOLIDAY PACKAGES / SPA BREAKS / GOLF BREAKS / THEME PARK BREAKS
/ SPECIAL OFFERS
Hotel and ticket packages available for sporting events, music concerts,
cultural breaks, Spa breaks, Golf breaks, theme park breaks, European rail
travel, open top bus tours and special events.>>>Christmas and New year Hotel Packages >>> FOR COMPLETE LISTINGS AND FULL DETAILS OF ALL EVENTS, OFFERS, THEATRE BREAKS AND PACKAGES CLICK HERE . HOTELS in LONDON - REVIEWS
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help others choose a suitable hotel. We can only post reviews for London
accommodation.WRITE A LONDON HOTEL REVIEW >>> HIGHEST RATED HOTEL BY CUSTOMER REVIEW ON THIS WEBSITE
WYNDHAM GRAND CHELSEA HARBOUR 5 STAR Average Customer Rating: 10/10 (4 reviews) Location: Chelsea Harbour/ Fulham/ Overlooks the marina in Chelsea Harbour. 160 suites, all with a two room configuration, made up of 6 Penthouse suites, 132 King bedded suites and 28 twin bedded suites. 2 suites with facilities for disabled. formerly the Conrad hotel. TOP HOTELS
>>>SEE FULL LIST OF MOST POPULAR LONDON HOTELS>>>SEE ALL TRIPADVISOR TOP 30 RATED LONDON HOTELS MOST POPULAR LONDON HOTEL BY BOOKINGS ON THIS WEBSITE DECEMBER 2009
From Central
London: 6.2 miles (10 km) Location: Finchley/Golders Green Located on the Southern edge of Finchley and first opened in summer 2007. Opposite the hotel on Regents Park Road is 'College Farm' which is open to the general public while within a short walk in both directions is a range of shops and amenities. The hotel is air-conditioned throughout and offers WiFi internet access and business services (including meeting room). IDEAS!
HOXTON HOTEL URBAN LODGE 4 STAR
HIP √From Central London: 2.5 miles (4 km) Location: Shoreditch This hotel has caused quite a stir since it opened in 2006. With its fresh new approach to providing value accommodation within close proximity to the City of London and barbican areas. Proclaiming iself an eclectic blend of luxury and budget the Hoxton has been a hit with London visitors and reviewers alike. Enjoy flat screen television and complimentary wireless internet access as this hotel voted best in the UK for business travellers in 2009 by CNBC. 
BERJAYA EDEN PARK HOTEL 3 STAR
Breakfast+Dinner Package √From Central London: 2.2 miles (3.5 km) Location: Bayswater, Queensway, Paddington Almost opposite Hyde Park and in a bustling area close to shopping, cafes. A charming Victorian Townhouse hotel set on a relatively quiet tree-lined terrace. If your after a rate that includes both breakfast and dinner this 3 star hotel in a popular area might be the answer. 
From Central London: 1.6 miles (2.6 km) Location: Paddington Another much praised 3 star hotel offering value for money accommodation. Some 300 yards from Paddington Station, 350 yards from the huge Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens and just over half a mile from Marble and Oxford Street. Serve breakfast (buffet, continental and English) in its conservatory. There are luggage storage facilities and drinks sold at reception desk. WiFi internet and flat screen television with digital channels in bedrooms. 
From Central London: 1.2 miles
(1.9 km) Location: Westminster/ Vauxhall/ Victoria Another popular and highly praised hotel. Very close to the banks of the River Thames and the Tate Britain gallery and walking distance to the Houses of Parliament. Slightly away from the main nightlife areas but convenient for Victoria station. A large hotel a contemporary style. Bedrooms feature Imacs, air-conditioning, high end entertainment system and laptop size safes. Restaurant with Al Fresco dining along with a stylish lounge bar. Onsite gym. 
APEX CITY OF
LONDON HOTEL 4 STAR doubles with full breakfast from £100 From Central London: 2.4 miles (3.9 km)Location: City Of London, Tower Hill, Wapping Good choice for accommodation serving the City of London, Aldgate and the Tower Bridge area. The subject of many good reviews the hotel offers contemporary accommodation with cd/dvd players in-room along with WiFi internet access. Onsite restaurant and bar and there's also a gymnasium. 
From central London: 0.9 miles (1.4 km) Location: Waterloo/Westminster Exceptional location for a budget chain hotel. Sits right next the major attraction of the London Eye, the River Thames and Westminster Bridge with views over the Houses of Parliament. Walking distance from Waterloo and Westminster stations. Good value for its combination of rates and location. Onsite restaurant and bar. 
PARKCITY HOTEL
4 STAR doubles from £140 From Central London: 2.6 mile (4.1 km)Location: Kensington Boutique hotel in a residential area close to Earls Court and South Kensington. Highly rates hotel with past guests. Though slightly away from the very centre of London it offers a good balance of rates, facilities and comfort. A step above the normal type of guest houses you tend to find aorund this part of London. 
ROYAL
PARK HOTEL 4 STAR doubles from £140 including breakfast
From Central London: 1.8 miles. Location:
Paddington.Often complimented friendly staff at this highly respected bed and breakfast hotel short walk from Paddington Station. Minimalist luxury boutique hotel. Rooms are well presented but facilities are less than you would find in good class but larger hotels. No dining room but plenty of restaurants close by. Rates bridge the gap between the better class hotels in the most central areas and cheaper rates at less well presented run-of-the-mill B&B's in similar locations. Room service and in-room breakfast. 
SANCTUARY HOUSE HOTEL 3 STAR doubles from £140 From Central London: 0.7 mileLocation: Westminster Good combination of excellent location and value for money. Consistently highly praised by guests the hotel combines a small hotel with a homely traditional style pub that serves home made food all day long. Stones throw from the Houses of parliament and Westminster Abbey in this central location. 
IBIS HEATHROW AIRPORT 2 STAR
Triple rooms (2+1) √ U To 15 Days Parking √On the Bath Road sitting opposite the northern perimeter road of Heathrow airport the hotel offers a decent blend of low priced accommodation, close proximi8ty to the airport and basic facilities. 
HOLIDAY INN HEATHROW 4 STAR
Triple rooms √ Parking rates √Offering some good standard bedrooms and onsite facilities and right opposite the airport. Onsite bar and restaurant and parking packages available. 
GATWICK WORTH HOTEL 3 STAR
Family rooms (2+3)√ 21 Day Parking Packages √ Breakfast+Dinner option √Offers some of the best range of packages of any airport hotel. With bedrooms that can cater for up to 5 people, parking packages that span up to 21 days and board options that cover both breakfast and dinner. You can even choose a meet and greet package to take care of your car at the airport on arrival and departure. 
BERMONDSEY SQUARE HOTEL 4 STARS BOUTIQUE √ HIP √
Suites √ Free WiFi √Creating quite a stir since opening during 2009 the hotel is already voted the 5th trendiest in Europe in the Tripadvisor 2010 awards. Stylish and contemporary yet with its roots inspired by the swinging 60's. Onsite dining and bar plus a deli and fish and chip shop. Fully air-conditioned. FOOTBALL/RUGBY/RACING FANS
Fancy being part of the stadium or sports facility while your staying in London? Two hotels are located within actual football stadiums, these are at West Ham Utd and Chelsea, while the Marriott has a hotel at Twickenham Rugby Stadium. Within Greater London is the Holiday Inn Express Epsom Downs, actually located within the grounds of this grade 1 racecourse and home to the derby.
UK GOES NO-SMOKING On the 1st of July 2007 the UK brought
in a law making it illegal to smoke in a public place or workplace. Many people
have been confused as to how this affect hotels. Well the law only applies to
the public areas such as lobby, restaurant, bar etc. Hotels still can and do
offer smoking and no-smoking rooms. However in response to a desire by many
travellers for smoke free hotels more and more hotels are in fact going all
no-smoking. This is their choice and nothing to with the change in the law.NO DRINKING ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT On the 1st of June 2008 a
ban was introduced to prevent the drinking of alcohol on London public transport
system. You may be surprised that this was even allowed in the first place. The
ban covers drinking from, or carrying, open containers of alcohol on the Tube, London buses, Docklands Light Railway and tram services.HOTEL NEWS
The
Soho Hotel voted 2nd top hotel in Europe in
Tripadvisor awardsDorchester Hotel restaurant becomes Britain's 4th 3 star Michelin restaurant Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel 2010 Conde Nast Johansens most excellent London hotel Radisson SAS become Radisson Blu Sofitel Heathrow Terminal 5 Top new business hotel in the world (Businesstraveller.com 2009) Royal Lancaster Hotel now the Lancaster London CENTRAL LONDON: CHARING CROSS?
Officially the centre of London is taken as
Charing Cross Station.
However as far as the tourist heart of the capital is concerned its really on
the South East side of the central areas. For the purposes of measuring
distances on this website we use
Piccadilly Circus
as the point of reference as we believe in the real world it represents the
central tourist heart of London for most people. The distance between the two is
actually only 0.4 miles.
LONDON AIRPORTS - TRAIN TRAVEL INFORMATION
Gatwick Express from
Victoria StationCost: single from £16.90 Return £28.80 Journey Time: 30 minutes to Gatwick Airport South Terminal Phone Number: +44 08705 301530 Heathrow Express From Paddington Station Cost: single £16.50 (online), £18 (ticket machine), £23 (on train) return £32 (online), £32 (ticket machine), £35 (on train) Journey Time: (Heathrow Airport terminals 1-2-3) 15 minutes (Heathrow Airport terminal 5) 23 minutes Phone Number: +44 0845 6001515 Heathrow Connect From Paddington Station Cost: single £6.90 Journey Time: (Heathrow Airport terminals 1-2-3) 20-25 minutes, 30 minutes to terminal 4 Phone Number: +44 0845 678 6975 Stansted Express From Liverpool Street Station Cost: single £18 (online), £19 (ticket machine/office) , return £26.80 (online), £28.80 (ticket machine/office) Journey Time: 45 minutes to Stansted Airport Phone Number: +44 08705 301530 Luton Flyer First Capital Connect run a service from London stations including: King's Cross Thameslink - Farringdon - City Thameslink - Blackfriars - London Bridge - Gatwick Airport Cost: single from £9.90 between London and Luton Journey Time: from 30 minutes and then 5 minutes in free shuttle bus from station to/from Luton airport Phone Number: +44 08457 300 700 Its a little known fact that while all the above airports (Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton and Stansted) call themselves a London airport, none are actually within London. Originally London was any area with a London postcode which none of the above have. However in modern times London is taken as any area within the M25 motorway which places Heathrow alone within Greater London. |
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TAKE A PICTURE FLIGHT ON THE LONDON EYE (MILLENNIUM WHEEL), LONDON'S NUMBER ONE TOURIST ATTRACTION!  London Eye Gallery  Formal Gardens in Holland Park  Boating lake in Regents Park  Houses of Parliament  Buckingham Palace  Covent Garden Piazza  St Katharine Docks  North Side of Piccadilly Circus  Trafalgar Square  souvenir shop on Oxford Street  South side of Wardour Street  Looking Towards Kensington Palace from Hyde Park South West end.  A walk along Kensington High Street  Sloane Square which marks the start of Kings Road, Chelsea. Kings Road starts in the opposite corner , Sloane Street on right. View is looking West. |
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