trip to london/theatre trip which hotel?

wookeyhole1

hiya, im after some advice please.





I am looking to book a night or 2 in London for august for 1 adult/1 child so we can go and see matilda and Charlie and the chocolate factory musicals. I am thinking possibly tues night then wed afternoon shows. I am sort of flexible around working. ideally a hotel within walking distance to the shows.


any advice welcome please?
thank you

catkins

The Travelodge in Covent Garden is close and although you probably won't get it very cheap now it may well be cheaper than a lot of other hotels in that area.

ilovemygarden

not a hotel but if you haven't already booked your theatre tickets, kidsweek booking period starts in June (for shows from 1st - 31st August)
http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/feature/kids_week/

bylromarha

Just done a comparison

Travelodge Covent Garden £135 for Tues 11 Aug, 1 night
V posh Taj hotel £167 for the same night

p00hsticks

bylromarha wrote: »

Just done a comparison

Travelodge Covent Garden £135 for Tues 11 Aug, 1 night
V posh Taj hotel £167 for the same night

That's very good value, but not really the walking distance to the Cambridge and Theatre Royal that the OP's looking for - the Covent Garden Travelodge is a much better location for their needs.

As it's the summer, another option could be student accomodation - the LSE have rooms in High hoburn (almost next to the Travelodge) that the rent out in the summer when the students are off.

http://www.lsevacations.co.uk/Home.aspx#sthash.9Op4PCyS.dpbs

bylromarha

p00hsticks wrote: »

That's very good value, but not really the walking distance to the Cambridge and Theatre Royal that the OP's looking for - the Covent Garden Travelodge is a much better location for their needs.

Not hot on which theatre is showing what, and where they're located. 20 min walk to Leicester Square, and most theatres close to that, was my thinking.

p00hsticks

bylromarha wrote: »

Not hot on which theatre is showing what, and where they're located. 20 min walk to Leicester Square, and most theatres close to that, was my thinking.

The Cambridge (showing Matilda) is off Seven dials, and C&TCF is at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. I agree that it's not an impossible walk, but with a young child after a show somewhere closer might be preferable.

wookeyhole1

thank you for the info. I have only ever been to London once for the day and never to the theatre there so any information is very helpful.

susancs

Premier Inn have hotels at Leceister Square and Covent Garden so both a short walk to the Theatre. If a similar price to the Covent Garden Travelodge, it is usually superior accomodation to the TL. Kids also eat the breakfast for free with each paying adult so worth booking that (also applies to TL).

The kids week offers are really good, but you have to book quickly when it starts, as the more popular shows sell out very quickly.

natnhay

Hi we stayed at a Premier Inn and it was really clean and the food was great.We saw Matilda and i would highly reccommend it.We used the tube to get around maybe that would be an option for you.

SavingforDiamonds

Secret Escapes are good for central 4* and 5* hotels at very good prices. Right now they have the Lancaster hotel (4* near Oxford Circus) from £139 per room per night, including breakfast. They change their sales all the time so it is worth keeping an eye on. My referral link is on the referrers board and will get you £15 free credit for your first purchase over £100.