Looking for a decent hotel in London near a Tube Station

WLM21

My wife and I are thinking about taking a mini break to London in the middle of November, travelling by train from Newcastle.

We'll do a bit of sightseeing so I assume being near a tube station would be handy, or ae the buses equally as good ?

I know of the Premier Inn and Travel Lodge hotel chains, so will probably look there first, or are there better options?

The last time we had a mini break in London, i think we arranged it all through British Rail, or whatever it was called then. Package deals were much cheaper than trying to do separate bookings .. it was easy too  .. walk into travel agent, answer a few questions, take out cheque book and hey presto .. everything sorted.

baser999

I would presume Premier Inn and Travelodge to be your cheapest stopovers, especially as you’re only going to be sleeping there; you’ll likely be able to get a full English breakfast there as well. Would suggest you read reviews though, as they can vary.

Depending upon where you’re stopping and intending to visit, the bus and tube are going to be your easiest means of getting about.

lisyloo

Premier inn and travelodge are good choices.

Public transport is really good in London.
you can use a contactless card each (not one between you).
tubes are by far the quickest but sometimes there isn’t one close by.
buses are good but much slower due to traffic. They often involve less walking and you can enjoy the scenery but make sure you allow plenty of time as traffic can be slow.
The TfL journey planner is very good.
you can also get an app for bus times to tell you when the next one is.
there is also a very good boat service along the river.
Sometimes it’s handy to get an Uber.
You can also cycle in places. There are a number of dedicated cycle lanes which are physically separated from traffic. The hire bikes are cheap and there are racks everywhere.
if you are going somewhere on the river (like Greenwich) then the Thames clipper is highly recommended.

p00hsticks

WLM21 said:

The last time we had a mini break in London, i think we arranged it all through British Rail, or whatever it was called then. Package deals were much cheaper than trying to do separate bookings .. it was easy too  .. walk into travel agent, answer a few questions, take out cheque book and hey presto .. everything sorted.

Have you actually tried that approach ? (although I doubt they'll accept cheques any more!)
There are still companies that do that sort of thing and travel agents round our way often advertise short UK breaks.

A quick google brought up this one, that's actually based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne (I've no actual experience of them so do your research)
London Rail Breaks (ukrailbreaks.com)

p00hsticks

WLM21 said:

The last time we had a mini break in London, i think we arranged it all through British Rail, or whatever it was called then. Package deals were much cheaper than trying to do separate bookings .. it was easy too  .. walk into travel agent, answer a few questions, take out cheque book and hey presto .. everything sorted.

Have you actually tried that approach ? (although I doubt they'll accept cheques any more!)
There are still companies that do that sort of thing and travel agents round our way often advertise short UK breaks.

A quick google brought up this one, that's actually based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne (I've no actual experience of them so do your research)
London Rail Breaks (ukrailbreaks.com)

gwynlas

The chains you mention are good but prices vary a lot between locations so check them out carefully. Inclusive City breaks are probably still available but the hotels they use might be away from central London with longer travelling times by tube

lisyloo

gwynlas said:

The chains you mention are good but prices vary a lot between locations so check them out carefully. Inclusive City breaks are probably still available but the hotels they use might be away from central London with longer travelling times by tube

There’s a reason for that.
everything in London is priced within an inch of its life.
central locations like Covent Garden / Leicester Square will be more expensive.
those further out will be cheaper and if they are on a convenient tube line then That will be factored into the price.
dont underestimate travel times especially if you want to go back during the day e.g. change for theatre.
convenience is priced in.

double_dutchy

So much depends on your budget and what sort of things you want to do or see.

I lived and worked in London for many years and I'd recommend staying centrally but just away from the most expensive parts of the West End, e.g. you could look at the South Bank, a short journey from Kings Cross and with loads to see, e.g, Tate Modern, Borough Market, the Globe Theatre and a short walk across the Thames to visit St Paul's or the Tower of London. You'll also find some good pubs (with London prices of course!) and have easy access to the best part of the Thames for views of London and boat trips.

Neil49

The Imperial Group hotel chain is reasonably priced and has hotels along Southampton Row, just south of Euston Station. 

Close to Russell Square and Holborn tube stations and buses down to Aldwych and onwards.

https://www.imperialhotels.co.uk/

zagubov

As lisyloo says, transport's good. Don't use the underground - you've got one of your own in Newcastle.

Take the bus and sit upstairs to take in the view.

Citymapper is a really good app for moving around.

There are few good-value restaurants in the centre apart from some in Chinatown.

High viewpoints are rare due to London's signature flatness - go to the Eye, the Shard or the Sky garden.

Ask your mp for an invite to tour the houses of parliament.

Watch a tv show being filmed, if you can fit it in. bbcshowsandtours@shows.bbc.co.uk

sujman

Premier inn Hanger Lane is my go to place in london