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Help with hotel in Central London

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Grandmanorm Sun 23-Jun-13 14:01:01

I am hoping that someone can help me find/recommend a hotel in central London for me and my 16 year old Californian granddaughter and her best friend.
I am taking them there on 30th August for an overnight stay and am getting nowhere looking on line so am hoping someone here can help me. We shall be arriving by train into Euston station early in the morning. I suspect the girls will want to shop but I intend to take them on one of the hop on hop off buses to see the sights. Neither of them have been to London before.
I am as excited about all this as they are.
Thank you in advance.

seasider Sun 30-Jun-13 10:44:10

thanks Charleygirl will bear that in mind. Never been to the O2 .

Riverwalk Sun 30-Jun-13 10:49:43

Seasider you should book Nanaej's suggestion at County Hall - this is a very short walk from Westminster Underground Station and from there you get the Jubilee Line direct to the O2. Takes about 15 minutes.

You could even take the River Bus.

The area around the hotel is a great place to be .... Houses of Parliament, South Bank, Millennium Wheel, etc.

Grannyknot Sun 30-Jun-13 11:30:40

Riverwalk's advice is spot on.

Rosiebee Sun 30-Jun-13 14:52:13

In January we stayed at the Travelodge on Drury lane, short taxi ride from Euston. Very reasonable price for a great location. Rooms are basic but clean and fresh. You're within 5 mins walk from nearest tube station and an easy walk down into Covent Garden area, also about 5 mins to theatre area. We also did the prepaid Oyster card and that helped us to get around easily. EVERYTHING in London seemed to be very expensive so saving on the hotel really helped. Have a great time. We're aiming to go back in Sept and will be booking the same hotel again.

Brendawymms Sun 30-Jun-13 19:20:17

Hi. There is a premier inn two minutes from Euston station. A family room will hold three of you. It's convenient for all sorts of places and the breakfasts are cheap and extremely plentiful.
Harry Ramsdens fish and chips in Euston station is one of our treats when in London.

glassortwo Sun 30-Jun-13 20:49:16

seasider I am envy saw him at the Arena in Newcastle a few years ago, mmmmm, enjoy.

seasider Mon 01-Jul-13 09:26:08

booked Crowne Plaza Docklands on a good deal and we can get the cable car to the O2 so two treats in one! smile

RuthieNeill Tue 02-Jul-13 20:23:13

YHA in Euston Rd just up road from Kings Cross suitable for both age groups. Kings Cross up and coming. Buses outside door. Can eat there cheaply also Camino tapas bar other side of Kings Cross.