Hotels in London range from budget-style motels to 5-class and boutique hotels. Of special interest is the Secret Hotel – where you can select a hotel in a preferred area at affordable rates but not know the exact location and name of the hotel until the day of your arrival! Many hotels are pet-friendly hotels too.
Budget hotels and motels
Holiday Inn – One of the more successful budget hotel chains, the Holiday Inn provides comfort at an affordable price without compromising the quality. Wireless internet and cable television channels are provided at all of the Inns with complimentary breakfast in selected inns.
Travelodge – Travelodge offers the lowest rate (from internet booking) at 29 pounds a night. It is arishing chain with 13 hotels in London and is planning to expand to more cities and across the country. Ideal for backpackers tight on budgets and would like to stay for more than a week.
Secret Hotels – Travelers can save up to 45% on their nightly rates booking through this method. Travelers can pick the area, the official star rating of the hotel and be allocated a hotel with the price. Travelers will not know the exact location and name of the hotel until the day they check-in. If travelers are not satisfied, they can request to check out on the same day at a cost or without a cost. Hotel policies vary and if booked through a third-party, administration fees might be incurred. Do check out lastminute.com for secret hotels deals.
Mid-range hotels
The Courthouse Double Tree by Hilton – A partner of the Hilton Group of Hotels, this hotel offers mid-range services and provisions at a competitive rate. A stone’s throw from Liberty’s and the shopping paradise of Bond Street, Regent Street and Carnaby Street, this hotel is the perfect retreat for shopaholics after a busy day of shopping.
Crowne Plaza London – In the heart of the City of London, Crowne Plaza is the perfect mid-rangehotels for families touring London. At about 97 pounds per night that comes with complimentary breakfast, the hotel, travelers will be able to live comfortably with their needs taken care of and not overspend on accommodations – truly the best of both worlds! Theatre fans will definitely want to check in at this hotel as it is situated near the major theatres and opera houses in London. They are walking distance from the hotel and are very accessible.
De Vere Venues Devonport House – The ideal mid-range hotel for travelers who would like to stay inthe outer boroughs of London instead of the City itself. Located in Greenwich, this hotel provides a laid-back atmosphere perfect for travelers who are here on a casual-and-easy travel plan. Travelers will not have to fight with the bustling city life and be able to tour London at their own pace (and away from the relatively more polluted city core!). The tranquility experienced at his hotel is boosted by its surrounding of trees and greenery. Ideal for nature lovers too.
Boutique and 5-star hotels
The Ritz – A 5-star hotel within walking distance from Buckingham Palace (which means living nearthe Queen herself!), The Ritz provides unparalleled service to keep you pampered and close to experiencing the life of a royalty member. The Ritz has palace-styled interior decoration coupled with modern high-technology facilities and equipments. Not to be missed is the Afternoon Tea Service started in the 80s and has become an iconic symbol of the hotel since then. Staff-to-guest ratio is keptlow to provide one-to-one personal service.
The Berkeley – Situated in a high-class residential area in London, The Berkeley offers a more contemporary alternative to The Ritz. A roof-top spa and pool on the top of the hotel ensures that youget the rest that you need to recharge after a busy day. At around 320 pounds per night, The Berkeley is the most affordable out of all the boutique and 5-star hotels in London.
Covent Garden Hotel – Designer-styled boutique hotel that is the preferred home away from home forvisiting actors, this hotel is walking distance from the Royal Opera House, Soho and the financial district. All the rooms are designed specifically with a theme and pink outlook. Various actors have stayed at this hotel and this hotel is almost always full booked when speculations that an actor might bechecking in leaks out.
London offers an extensive array of accommodations suited for the backpacking youths to business executives and celebrities. Motels to 5-star and boutique hotels can be found everywhere in the boroughs and the City itself. Some hotels have established packages with airlines and it is always wise to check out these cost-saving packages before you plan your trip to London.