London Premier Inns

duncan32 · 25 June 2018 at 2:51PM

Hi,

I have booked two nights for this week in London, and had already provisionally booked (pay on the day, cancel and pay nothing) Premier Inn Aldgate. I have panicked a bit and thought it is too far out for what we want to do and have now also provisionally booked the Premier Inn County Hall.

But, before I cancel one (or the other) I'd like to get some opinions on them both. Also, I cannot get hold of anyone to talk to at County Hall, I want to ask what sort of room it is (with me and my 16 year old daughter, I'd ideally like a double bed for me and a sofa bed for her, certainly NOT one double bed, that would be a disaster.).

Anyway, anyone help with some thoughts, please?

Thanks,

Duncan

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Dimps_123 · 25 June 2018 at 3:00PM

Hi Duncan

I've stayed at the County Hall before - probably about 10 times. I love London! I've stayed with my son most of those times and once with my Mum. We booked a twin room I think and always had two double beds. Most of the time we've had a view of the eye/ Thames too. Obviously not a guarantee but a bonus all the same.

Never stayed in Aldgate - but I can say County Hall is right in the middle of it all depending on what you have planned of course :-) The rooms have everything you need - definitely enough for two nights.

Agree they can be a bit difficult to get hold of before the booking but I've never had a problem when we arrive.

duncan32 · 25 June 2018 at 7:36PM

Thanks for that, it sure puts my mind at rest (will still try to get hold of someone to talk to if I can tomorrow, just to get them to confirm that it is 2 double beds, which would be ace!)
Right, it sounds like you are bit of a London expert then, so I wonder if you have any suggestions for us for the three days, please?
I am pretty sorted mostly, and am planning to do zero public transport, and walk everywhere (worst one maybe the walk from St Pancras which will be 2 and half miles, but not too bad).
Any ideas to add to this, really appreciated:
DAY 1: after dropping at Premier Inn, head to Aquarium and then over to the theatre to see Book of Mormon, taking in dinner on the way to that (not sure where...).

DAY 2: After breakfast, walk to Imperial War Museum and spend until mid afternoon there, then no plans !!!8230;!!!8230; something in nice walking distance would be ideal? Again, no plans for evening meal yet either.

DAY 3: London Dungeon after breakfast which should then leave afternoon free to do something before heading home about 7 ish?

Obviously, I am looking myself to see what else we can get up to, but sounds like you know the City!

Thanks and take care.

Duncan

Dimps_123 · 26 June 2018 at 8:21AM

I love London! Lived there till I was 18 and recently took my son up there for a week to celebrate his 21st birthday. We managed the Ritz (amazing!!), four shows and loads of attractions.

We have done the zero public transport before and you often get to see bits that are always missed - so that can be a bonus too.

They'll be plenty of choices for eating around the theatre :-)

A walk along the Southbank is always a good option - that could be the one to do after the war museum. Usually loads going on and of course lots of nice places to eat and people watch. Or cross over on Westminster Bridge and explore Westminster where you can see the Houses of Parliament/ walk to Downing Street/ through St James Park/ down the Mall/ look at Buck house - that's a lovely walk and not too far from where you're staying. We always found we just walked and walked and forgot we had to walk the same distance back lol!

We used the London Pass https://www.londonpass.com/ for our trip - we paid for three days and managed to fit in a lot of attractions. Highlights for us were HMS Belfast, Shakespeare's Globe and the Shard.

Top Tip if you're not bothered about the Shard but want a decent view over London try out the Sky Garden https://skygarden.london/ Its in the walkie talkie on the opposite side of the river to the Shard near Tower Bridge. Free to get in, though you will have to book a space. Great views/ lovely indoor plants and a bar/ cafe too.

Hope that helps. Feel free to ask anything else

Dimps
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Nannytone · 30 June 2018 at 5:30PM

Leicester Square and Covent Garden I'll just the other side of Trafalgar Square. Also the National Portrait Gallery and St Martin's in the field around Trafalgar Square to/B]

hcb42 · 3 July 2018 at 8:41AM

If you have booked a family room you will have a double bed and a sofa bed.

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