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ACCOMMODATION & TRAVELAccommodation& TravelEssential information to help you book a place tostay and navigate your way around the cityKEY: : TelephoneË : London UndergroundË : London OvergroundË : Docklands Light Railwayt : National Rail : WebsiteTo dial the UnitedKingdom remove the first0 and add +44.AccommodationThere is a vast rangeof accommodation inLondon. Stay in worldfamoushotels, B&Bs(bed and breakfasts),guesthouses, self-cateringapartments or goodqualityhostels. You’llfind something to suit alltastes and budgets.AccommodationThe capital boasts someof the best hotels in theworld, including luxuryinstituations such as theSavoy ( fairmont.com/savoy), Claridges( claridges.co.uk),the Dorchester ( thedorchester.com), and theRitz ( theritzlondon.com).For those on a budget,boutique hotels, B&Bsand guesthouses offerstylish and comfortableaccommodation at verygood prices. Many hotelgroups and chains offerspecial deals.By far the cheapestplaces to stay are hostelssuch as YHA London( yha.org.uk). They offera secure environment andsociable atmosphere.Alternatively, try selfcateringaccommodationfor its flexibility. Havingyour own kitchen givesyou control over mealtimes and often worksout cheaper than hotelsor B&Bs.AccommodationBookingWe advise bookingyour accommodationbefore you arrive in thecapital. London’s premierinformation website, visitlondon.com offersonline booking for arange of hotels, B&Bs andhostels, plus great dealson hotels. You can alsocall the official Londonaccommodation line on 08701 566 366to book by credit card.AccommodationRatingsStar ratings are the officialmark of quality, awardedto accommodation byVisitEngland and the AA.Standards of service,hospitality, cleanliness,etc, are checked annuallyby trained, impartialassessors. All participatingestablishments areawarded between one andfive stars (with five beingthe top mark).Be aware that the starratings for guest housesand guest accommodationare not the same as forhotels; different criteriaapply. For details, goto visitengland.comVisitEngland recognisesthe top scoring propertiesacross the spectrumby awarding Silver andGold awards.Accessible LondonFor essential informationon the city’s facilitiesfor deaf and disabledVisitor Informationtravellers, includingaccessible attractionsand accommodationoptions, plus useful tips,handy maps and more,please visit thefollowing websites: visitlondon.com/access and openbritain.netFor the most up-to-date, detailed information onplanning your trip, plus special deals, register at London’sofficial visitor website visitlondon.com or call 08701 566 366 (UK only). If you have a smartphone,download the London Official City Guide app for free,at visitlondon.com/appTourist and Travel Information Centres (TICs) aresituated at key points across the capital, including:City Of London: Mon-Sat 09.30-17.30; Sun10.00-16.00. St. Paul’s Churchyard, EC4M 8BX.Ë St. Paul’s. Map B7. Euston Station: Sat-Thurs 08.15-19.15; Fri 08.15-20.15. Opposite platform 8, EustonStation, NW1 2HS. Ë t Euston. Map A5. VictoriaStation: Mon-Sat 07.15-21.15; Sun 08.15-20.15.Victoria Station, SW1V 1JU. Ë t Victoria. Map D4.Greenwich: Daily 10.00-17.00. 2 Cutty Sark Gardens,SE10 9LW. Ë t Greenwich. Map inset. King’s CrossStation: Mon-Sat 07.15-20.00 Sun 08.15-19.00.Western Ticket Hall, N1 9AL. Piccadilly Circus Station:Mon-Fri 07.45-19.00, Sat 9.15-19.00, Sun 9.15-18.00.Piccadilly Circus, W1J 9HS. Heathrow Central Station:Daily 07.15-21.00. Terminals 1-2-3, TW6 1SL. For moreon TIC locations, go to visitlondon.com/welcomeThe Original London Visitor Centre offers a range ofservices, such as booking theatre tickets, days out, entryinto attractions, car hire, hotels, airport transfers, coachtickets, tours and cruises. Mon-Sat 08.30-19.00; Sun09.00-17.30. 17-19 Cockspur Street, SW1Y 5BL. theoriginaltour.com Ë t Charing Cross. Map C6.The British Hotel Reservation Centre will help youmake hotel bookings, arrange theatre trips, and reservesightseeing and travel tickets. There are branches atHeathrow Airport, Stansted Airport, Trafalgar Square,Ë t Paddington, t St. Pancras International andË t Victoria. See map p. 51-53. 020 7592 3055. bhrconline.comIMAGE © LONDONONVIEW.COM/BRITAINONVIEW100| visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|May 2013