QUOTE(kirk_ @ Apr 21 2012, 09:58 AM)
Hi guys, which London Tune Hotel is the best in terms of location/convenience to touristy spots?
a) Westminster
b) Liverpool St
c) Paddington
d) Kings Cross
I was advised to book Liverpool St for transportation convenience as I would not have to keep changing trains to reach my destinations.
However, Kings Cross is now selling for £9 where else Liverpool St and the rest are at £50 to £60! If I choose Kings Cross, will I end up saving on accommodation but spending more on transportation?
hi there! i'm not sure if you still require any response on this.
Anyways, i've stayed at Westminster & Liverpool St Tune hotels before and shall be staying at the KX next month.
WTR is conveniently a few steps away from Lambeth North tube station and if you take the buses, you can go to the Thames river area for the usual tourist spots in a jiffy. You can walk if you choose to. Not that far. I didn't walk since I've got my elderly mother with me;)
As far LT is concern, it is convenient if you are frequently hopping to other cities by train. But if you are staying in Zone 1 which I presume you would be since the hotels are all conveniently located in zone 1, I see no issue if you were to stay in KX or Paddington for that matter.
LT is very near Petticoat Lane and Spitalfields markets if you are in for a bit of shopping for souvenirs/clothes etc.
The rest are easily accessible either by bus or tube.
If you take the buses, you can avoid paying for the Hop-On-Hop-Off buses and you get to experience the local culture;)
If you travel by tubes, be prepared to jostle for seats, delays etc. Faster than buses but you should keep the lookout on the travel plans since it may cost you time if you didn't realise that some of the lines were being repaired etc.