This two-pearl hostel ranks a couple notches below comparable stays at the same price point. It's located in Paddington tucked inside a pretty seven-story Georgian-style row house, and, like many hostels, design is an afterthought. Its 68 rooms have run-of-the-mill bunk beds and limited amenities -- but are also dingy and in need of a refresh. Free breakfast, a small cafe, and a 24-hour snack bar are bonuses. The most notable feature, however, are daily walking tours, including a free, two-hour Royal London excursion. Even still, the YHA London Central or Clink78 Hostel in King's Cross are smarter bets and offer more stylish budget digs.
This two-pearl hostel ranks a couple notches below comparable stays at the same price point. It's located in Paddington tucked inside a pretty seven-story Georgian-style row house, and, like many hostels, design is an afterthought. Its 68 rooms have run-of-the-mill bunk beds and limited amenities -- but are also dingy and in need of a refresh. Free breakfast, a small cafe, and a 24-hour snack bar are bonuses. The most notable feature, however, are daily walking tours, including a free, two-hour Royal London excursion. Even still, the YHA London Central or Clink78 Hostel in King's Cross are smarter bets and offer more stylish budget digs.
The Millennium Hotel London Mayfair is an upscale, 336-room property set right on Grosvenor Square in the heart of London. Beyond its striking facade and impressive neo-classical lobby area, the rooms are pretty standard at best, and many are in need of a refresh. An award-winning restaurant is a plus -- though there are plenty of other eateries nearby -- and the hotel is well equipped for business guests. All in all, rates are pretty good for the swanky Mayfair location, but don't expect too much from the generic rooms.
The Millennium Hotel London Mayfair is an upscale, 336-room property set right on Grosvenor Square in the heart of London. Beyond its striking facade and impressive neo-classical lobby area, the rooms are pretty standard at best, and many are in need of a refresh. An award-winning restaurant is a plus -- though there are plenty of other eateries nearby -- and the hotel is well equipped for business guests. All in all, rates are pretty good for the swanky Mayfair location, but don't expect too much from the generic rooms.
Located on a main road that runs parallel to the River Thames in central London, the Travel Joy Hostels Chelsea offers budget-friendly accommodations with a youthful, hip vibe and a pub on the bottom floor. The 71-bed hostel only has dorm-style rooms (no private rooms), which are simple and somewhat cramped but functional, with bunkbeds, lockers, and shared bathrooms. Some even have river views. The highlight, besides the on-site pub, is the free morning breakfast, complete with made-to-order omelets, pancakes, lattes, and fresh fruit. Some guests find the area is too residential, though -- while there is a bus stop across the street, it’s about a 12-minute walk to the nearest tube station, and tourist sights generally take a little over a half-hour in travel time to reach. Guests who want to be in more central location can try the Royal Bayswater Hostel, which has a less playful vibe but is only a minute from the tube.
Located on a main road that runs parallel to the River Thames in central London, the Travel Joy Hostels Chelsea offers budget-friendly accommodations with a youthful, hip vibe and a pub on the bottom floor. The 71-bed hostel only has dorm-style rooms (no private rooms), which are simple and somewhat cramped but functional, with bunkbeds, lockers, and shared bathrooms. Some even have river views. The highlight, besides the on-site pub, is the free morning breakfast, complete with made-to-order omelets, pancakes, lattes, and fresh fruit. Some guests find the area is too residential, though -- while there is a bus stop across the street, it’s about a 12-minute walk to the nearest tube station, and tourist sights generally take a little over a half-hour in travel time to reach. Guests who want to be in more central location can try the Royal Bayswater Hostel, which has a less playful vibe but is only a minute from the tube.
The 380-room Ibis London Euston St Pancras is a mid-range hotel offering low-frills but modern digs for a good price. Situated in the city center but slightly outside the busy tourist area, the hotel is a three-minute walk to Euston Station and about a 10-minute walk to the British Library. Hotel rooms, which are all Doubles and Twins, are small but stylish, with air-conditioning and incredibly comfortable beds. All include flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. The hotel has a sleek lobby, which extends into the restaurant, bar, and lounge area. An ample buffet breakfast is served daily, but it's not included in the room rate. Travelers might want to compare rates with the nearby Euston Square Hotel and the Studios2Let Serviced Apartments.
The 380-room Ibis London Euston St Pancras is a mid-range hotel offering low-frills but modern digs for a good price. Situated in the city center but slightly outside the busy tourist area, the hotel is a three-minute walk to Euston Station and about a 10-minute walk to the British Library. Hotel rooms, which are all Doubles and Twins, are small but stylish, with air-conditioning and incredibly comfortable beds. All include flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. The hotel has a sleek lobby, which extends into the restaurant, bar, and lounge area. An ample buffet breakfast is served daily, but it's not included in the room rate. Travelers might want to compare rates with the nearby Euston Square Hotel and the Studios2Let Serviced Apartments.
The easyHotel London Earls Court is a conveniently located value property with 109 rooms and a no-frills approach. Guests can opt to pay extra for features such as TV, Wi-Fi, housekeeping, and even windows. While the sparse rooms aren't for everybody, they are clean and modern, making this hotel a good option for budget travelers wanting a central location. However, the rooms can feel stuffy, as windows don't open and bathrooms are tiny. Travelers seeking a less monastic, though still affordable, option could try Tune Hotel -- Paddington, which is conveniently close to tube stations and has a 24-hour cafe.
The easyHotel London Earls Court is a conveniently located value property with 109 rooms and a no-frills approach. Guests can opt to pay extra for features such as TV, Wi-Fi, housekeeping, and even windows. While the sparse rooms aren't for everybody, they are clean and modern, making this hotel a good option for budget travelers wanting a central location. However, the rooms can feel stuffy, as windows don't open and bathrooms are tiny. Travelers seeking a less monastic, though still affordable, option could try Tune Hotel -- Paddington, which is conveniently close to tube stations and has a 24-hour cafe.
Go Native Kensington is a swish, contemporary apartment hotel located in the Earl's Court area of West London. Apartments are fresh and contemporary with small but well equipped kitchens. Bathrooms too impress, with fun mosaic tiles, and some apartments have floor to ceilings windows letting in lots of natural light. There's little beyond the actual apartments, though the next door supermarket is useful for parking and supplies. There's not much in the aparthotel vein in the area and comparable hotels, such as the K+K Hotel George, are around the same price.
Go Native Kensington is a swish, contemporary apartment hotel located in the Earl's Court area of West London. Apartments are fresh and contemporary with small but well equipped kitchens. Bathrooms too impress, with fun mosaic tiles, and some apartments have floor to ceilings windows letting in lots of natural light. There's little beyond the actual apartments, though the next door supermarket is useful for parking and supplies. There's not much in the aparthotel vein in the area and comparable hotels, such as the K+K Hotel George, are around the same price.
The 117-room upper-middle-range Essex Inn Culinary Resort & Spa is a rural-style retreat dedicated to food and wellness just 20 minutes from Burlington by car. Cooking classes are available in the resort’s teaching kitchens and the attractive spa features a 25-yard indoor lap pool, outdoor hot tub, and a full line of massage and beauty services. Large guest rooms have a country inn charm with modern features like flat-screen TVs and Keurig coffeemakers, though some details could use an upgrade. The resort also has outdoor tennis courts and an 18-hole golf course, though guests looking for a more intimate bed-and-breakfast right in Burlington should try Made Inn Vermont B&B, for an urban-chic stay with excellent breakfasts.
The 117-room upper-middle-range Essex Inn Culinary Resort & Spa is a rural-style retreat dedicated to food and wellness just 20 minutes from Burlington by car. Cooking classes are available in the resort’s teaching kitchens and the attractive spa features a 25-yard indoor lap pool, outdoor hot tub, and a full line of massage and beauty services. Large guest rooms have a country inn charm with modern features like flat-screen TVs and Keurig coffeemakers, though some details could use an upgrade. The resort also has outdoor tennis courts and an 18-hole golf course, though guests looking for a more intimate bed-and-breakfast right in Burlington should try Made Inn Vermont B&B, for an urban-chic stay with excellent breakfasts.