staying in Canary Wharf London

happy35

Hi, I am thinking of having 3 or 4 nights in London in a few weeks time, but prior to the Olympics

There would be 3 of us travelling, one of the better price hotels I have seen advertised is in Canary Wharf, what is this like as a location?

I have been to London before and am reasonable confident with using public transport, but have never stayed in this location.

Stay is Monday to Friday or somewhere in between depending on how many nights I book.

I am planning on doing touristy things such as London Eye, River Cruise etc along with a bit of shopping

Am wondering if paying quite a lot more for a more central location will be worth it

thanks

McKneff

Been to Canary Wharf and there are no buses into Central London but the Underground is there and the DLR.

Personally I would get nearer into the city if I ever went again. as a tourist.
But thats just me......

ellay864

I liked CW when I stayed there recently as it isn't in the heart of the main tourist attractions. There's a decent sized shopping mall and loads of bars, restaurants. And I think it's a bit nicer down by the water there. It depends how you feel about having to start and end each day with travel into the main tourist bit. I found DLR a good service but it does mean you don't have it all within walking distance. Personally I would stay there again. So 2 responses, 2 slightly conflicting opinions!

happy35

Hi, how long does it take to get from Canary Wharf into the centre of London?

I dont think I would mind the travel as long as it doesnt take too long.

Which hotel did either of you stay in in Canary Wharf?

I stayed in the Hilton on Edgeware Road a while ago and that was a good location but is now very expensive compared to the rate I paid last time, and is therefore now not an option.

McKneff

We stayed at the Brittania, went down from Yorkshire on a 5 day holiday with National Holidays so we got a good package price.

The food is brilliant

Where are you travelling from. And what transport are you using.

Its only a 10 minute (if that) journey into the centre

happy35

Hi, I will be travelling from Newcastle so have a choice of either the train or the same package as yourself.

If I get the train I can stay in Russell Square for 2 nights for the same price as the coach and 4 nights in the Britannia.

That is what is swaying me in this direction to be honest, I love London have been a few times for work and a few times as a tourist.

I always seem to run out of time to do everything that I want to do, depsite thinking that I had allowed enough time.

What is the setup on the food with the National Holiday packages? Do you get a buffet breakfast and then a set dinner or is there a choice?

I havent been on a coach holiday since I was a little girl so havent got a clue what to expect

McKneff

Hey, hello again.

Buffet breakfast, buffet dinner, excellent food, staff brilliant and the hotel dining room is set over the water.

Where abouts in Newcastle are you, it my old stamping ground, I was born and bred there,

National Holidays, cant fault them on a holiday like this. You'll love it and its great value for money.

Aesop

http://canarywharf.com/workwithus/The-Estate/Travelling--Here/River--Bus/

http://canarywharf.com/workwithus/The-Estate/Travelling--Here/Jubilee-Line/

http://canarywharf.com/workwithus/The-Estate/Travelling--Here/Docklands-Light-Railway/


I don't live in Central London but do go into it quite regularly.

I really like Canary Wharf. It is new, refreshing and lots to see and do just there.

But if you want to go into Central London to do the whole touristy thing, it doesn't take long using the Jubilee Line.

Don't forget you get a Visitor oyster card, which you get your deposit refunded when you leave.

alanrowell

Aesop wrote: »

Don't forget you get a Visitor oyster card, which you get your deposit refunded when you leave.

Visitor Oystercards have a NON-REFUNDABLE charge. They also can't have a Travelcard put on them so for stays of longer than 4 days it's more expensive. You do however get a pretty picture of some London sight on the card.

In any case two of more people visiting London will probably want to use the offers on daysoutguide.com which means either train tickets to & from London or a Travelcard bought at a National Rail (ie not Tube, not Overground, not Heathrow Express) station.

Aesop

alanrowell wrote: »

Visitor Oystercards have a NON-REFUNDABLE charge..

oh, that's strange, my In Laws who were here 2 months ago, got Visitor Oysters and when they left to go back, they took them back to the station and got their money back.

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/14836.aspx

Flexible
Oyster is smart - store pay as you go credit and a Travelcard on your card and it will work out which to use.

You will need to pay £5 deposit when you get a new Oyster card. This is refundable if you return the card.

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/14839.aspx

wealdroam

The Visit London website says...

The Visitor Oyster has a £3 non-refundable fee. Therefore, the £15 Visitor Oyster is sold for £18. You can keep the card for future visits or give it to someone else visiting London. Alternatively, it makes an interesting souvenir.