The modern, three-pearl London City Hotel sits inside a narrow town house that's elbow-to-elbow with a tube station and within walking distance to many tourist attractions. Its 18 bright rooms range from snug singles to smart, full-service apartments for up to four people. Most of the bathrooms, with an elegant marble-tile finish and rainfall showerheads, are more luxurious than the hotel's price tag would suggest. But rooms in lower categories have more basic or even shared bathrooms. The property was undergoing renovation as of summer of 2015, but its pared-down contemporary aesthetic, featuring Marimekko prints and IKEA-style furniture was polished to begin with. There is no elevator, however. Guests in need of an elevator could try the Premier Inn London Southwark - Tate Modern, a chain hotel that's less homey but offers good rates.
The modern, three-pearl London City Hotel sits inside a narrow town house that's elbow-to-elbow with a tube station and within walking distance to many tourist attractions. Its 18 bright rooms range from snug singles to smart, full-service apartments for up to four people. Most of the bathrooms, with an elegant marble-tile finish and rainfall showerheads, are more luxurious than the hotel's price tag would suggest. But rooms in lower categories have more basic or even shared bathrooms. The property was undergoing renovation as of summer of 2015, but its pared-down contemporary aesthetic, featuring Marimekko prints and IKEA-style furniture was polished to begin with. There is no elevator, however. Guests in need of an elevator could try the Premier Inn London Southwark - Tate Modern, a chain hotel that's less homey but offers good rates.
It's conveniently located, about a 10-minute walk from the Empire State Building and steps from the subway at Grand Central in Midtown East; but that's about the only draw to this 136-room hotel. Though reasonably clean, the outdated guest rooms lack the plush bedding and flat-screens found at most other, comparably priced New York hotels.
It's conveniently located, about a 10-minute walk from the Empire State Building and steps from the subway at Grand Central in Midtown East; but that's about the only draw to this 136-room hotel. Though reasonably clean, the outdated guest rooms lack the plush bedding and flat-screens found at most other, comparably priced New York hotels.
The Royal Bayswater Hostel is located directly across from Kensington Gardens, a one-minute walk from the nearest Tube station. It's a functional spot for school groups and budget sightseers, with 52 rooms that range in size from private singles or doubles to dorm-style rooms that hold up to 20 people. Dorm rooms are basic and unadorned, with bunk beds and shared bathrooms. Private rooms are slightly more stylish. But the hostel shows wear and tear throughout, and some guests say it’s dirty and dusty. Despite the digs, many guests rave about the hostel’s proximity to London sights -- a 20-minute tube ride takes guests to most major attractions. A continental breakfast is included free with the stay, but Wi-Fi costs an hourly rate, and some guests complain it's slow. For more fashionable and well-tended accommodations, budget travelers could try Clink78 Hostel.
The Royal Bayswater Hostel is located directly across from Kensington Gardens, a one-minute walk from the nearest Tube station. It's a functional spot for school groups and budget sightseers, with 52 rooms that range in size from private singles or doubles to dorm-style rooms that hold up to 20 people. Dorm rooms are basic and unadorned, with bunk beds and shared bathrooms. Private rooms are slightly more stylish. But the hostel shows wear and tear throughout, and some guests say it’s dirty and dusty. Despite the digs, many guests rave about the hostel’s proximity to London sights -- a 20-minute tube ride takes guests to most major attractions. A continental breakfast is included free with the stay, but Wi-Fi costs an hourly rate, and some guests complain it's slow. For more fashionable and well-tended accommodations, budget travelers could try Clink78 Hostel.