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Accommodation<br />
& Travel<br />
Essential information to help you book a place to<br />
stay and navigate your way around the city<br />
ACCOMMODATION ESSENTIALS<br />
& TRAVEL<br />
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KEY:<br />
: Telephone<br />
Ë : <strong>London</strong> Underground<br />
Ë : <strong>London</strong> Overground<br />
Ë : Docklands Light Railway<br />
t : National Rail<br />
: Website<br />
To dial the United<br />
Kingdom remove the first<br />
0 and add +44.<br />
Accommodation<br />
There is a vast range of<br />
accommodation in <strong>London</strong>.<br />
Stay in world-famous hotels,<br />
B&Bs (bed and breakfasts),<br />
guesthouses, self-catering<br />
apartments or good-quality<br />
hostels. You’ll find something<br />
to suit all kinds of tastes<br />
and budgets.<br />
Accommodation<br />
If you want a treat, then<br />
<strong>London</strong> has some of the best<br />
hotels in the world. Names<br />
like the Savoy ( fairmont.<br />
com/savoy), Claridges<br />
( claridges.co.uk),<br />
the Dorchester<br />
( thedorchester.com), and<br />
the Ritz ( theritzlondon.<br />
com) are internationally<br />
famous and offer<br />
complete luxury.<br />
For those on a budget,<br />
boutique hotels, B&Bs and<br />
guesthouses offer stylish and<br />
comfortable accommodation<br />
at very good prices. Most<br />
offer en-suite rooms, although<br />
smaller establishments might<br />
only have shared bathrooms.<br />
Many hotel groups and chains<br />
offer special deals.<br />
By far the cheapest<br />
places to stay in <strong>London</strong> are<br />
hostels such as Generator<br />
Hostels ( generator<br />
hostels.com) and YHA<br />
<strong>London</strong> ( yha.org.<br />
uk). These offer a secure<br />
environment and sociable<br />
atmosphere, often for less<br />
than £15 per night.<br />
If you’re looking<br />
for something more<br />
flexible, try self-catering<br />
accommodation. Having<br />
your own kitchen gives you<br />
more control over your meal<br />
times and schedule, plus<br />
self catering often works out<br />
cheaper than hotels or B&Bs.<br />
Accommodation<br />
Booking<br />
It is advisable to make your<br />
accommodation reservations<br />
before you arrive in the<br />
capital. <strong>London</strong>’s premier<br />
information website,<br />
visitlondon.com offers<br />
online booking for<br />
a range of hotels, B&Bs<br />
and hostels, plus great deals<br />
on hotel prices. You can<br />
also call the official <strong>London</strong><br />
accommodation line on<br />
08701 566 366<br />
to book by credit card.<br />
Accommodation<br />
Ratings<br />
Star ratings are the official<br />
mark of quality, awarded<br />
to accommodation by<br />
VisitEngland and the AA.<br />
Standards of service,<br />
hospitality, food, cleanliness<br />
and comfort are checked<br />
annually by trained and<br />
impartial assessors. All<br />
participating establishments<br />
are awarded between one<br />
and five stars. The more stars,<br />
the higher the quality and<br />
range of services and<br />
facilities provided.<br />
Take care to check the<br />
star ratings for guest houses<br />
and guest accommodation,<br />
as they are not the same<br />
as hotels, and different<br />
criteria apply. For details,<br />
go to enjoyengland.com<br />
VisitEngland recognises<br />
the top scoring properties<br />
across the spectrum<br />
by awarding Silver and<br />
Gold awards.<br />
Accessible<br />
<strong>London</strong><br />
Visitor Information<br />
For information on the<br />
city’s disabled facilities,<br />
maps including accessible<br />
attractions, and details of<br />
accommodation for disabled<br />
travellers, please visit the<br />
following websites:<br />
visitlondon.com/<br />
access or<br />
openbritain.net<br />
For the most up-to-date, detailed information on<br />
planning your trip, plus special deals, register at <strong>London</strong>’s<br />
official visitor website visitlondon.com or call<br />
08701 566 366 (UK only). If you have a smartphone,<br />
download the <strong>London</strong> Official City Guide app for free, at<br />
visitlondon.com/app<br />
Tourist and Travel Information Centres (TICs) are<br />
situated at key points across the capital, including:<br />
City Of <strong>London</strong> Mon-Sat 09.30-17.30; Sun 10.00-<br />
16.00. St. Paul’s Churchyard, EC4. Ë St. Paul’s. Map<br />
B7. Euston Mon-Fri 07.15-21.15; Sat 07.15-18.15; Sun<br />
08.15-18.15. Opposite platform 8, Euston Station, NW1.<br />
Ë t Euston. Map A5. Victoria Station Mon-Sat 07.15-<br />
21.15; Sun 08.15-20.15. Victoria Station, SW1.<br />
Ë t Victoria. Map D4. Liverpool Street Station Mon-<br />
Sat 07.15-21.15; Sun 08.15-20.15. Liverpool Street,<br />
EC2. Ë t Liverpool Street. Map B9. Greenwich Daily<br />
10.00-17.00. 2 Cutty Sark Gardens, SE10.<br />
Ë t Greenwich. Map inset. For more on TIC locations,<br />
go to visitlondon.com/welcome<br />
The Original <strong>London</strong> Visitor Centre offers a range of<br />
services, such as booking theatre tickets, days out, entry<br />
into attractions, car hire, hotels, airport transfers, coach<br />
tickets, tours and cruises. Mon-Sat 08.30-18.00; Sun<br />
09.00-17.30. 17-19 Cockspur Street, W1.<br />
theoriginaltour.com Ë t Charing Cross. Map C6.<br />
The British Hotel Reservation Centre will help you<br />
make hotel bookings, arrange theatre trips, and reserve<br />
sightseeing and travel tickets. There are branches at<br />
Heathrow Airport, Stansted Airport, Trafalgar Square,<br />
Ë t Paddington, t St. Pancras International and<br />
Ë t Victoria. See map p. 49-51. 020 592 3055.<br />
bhrconline.com<br />
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