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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Looking for a hotel recommendation.
London - preferably south of the river and close to the Jubilee line please
I don't want to sell a kidney just to stay there for one night if possible.
Any suggestions gratefully received. |
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
There and to the left a bit |
Travelodge/Premier Inn/Ibis all offer reasonable rates if you book far enough in advance - was looking the other day with the London social in mind and the Covent Garden Travelodge was £99 for the night and they had others for less than that. |
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"Travelodge/Premier Inn/Ibis all offer reasonable rates if you book far enough in advance - was looking the other day with the London social in mind and the Covent Garden Travelodge was £99 for the night and they had others for less than that."
Or, try a LastMinute "Secret" hotel, you can usually figure out what one it is by looking at the number of TripAdvisor reviews it has, then looking at the listings to find a match.
Some of those deals are really pretty good. |
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"Travelodge/Premier Inn/Ibis all offer reasonable rates if you book far enough in advance - was looking the other day with the London social in mind and the Covent Garden Travelodge was £99 for the night and they had others for less than that.
Or, try a LastMinute "Secret" hotel, you can usually figure out what one it is by looking at the number of TripAdvisor reviews it has, then looking at the listings to find a match.
Some of those deals are really pretty good."
I meant to add, you can gamble and leave it, then try LateRooms, but that can back fire in London. |
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By *eliWoman
over a year ago
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I feel like I've written this before but anyways. It's nearly always cheaper to go direct through the hotel when booking a room. Laterooms and companies like that charge more. What price range are you looking at? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I feel like I've written this before but anyways. It's nearly always cheaper to go direct through the hotel when booking a room. Laterooms and companies like that charge more. What price range are you looking at? "
Hotels do also use OTA's to shift late stock,some are also using airbnb, always worth checking both  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Some good suggestions thanks 
I'm looking at up to £120ish depending on what it looks like. You can spend that and get a tiny room.
Some quite nice places on air bnb and Trivago has thrown up some options |
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By *eliWoman
over a year ago
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"I feel like I've written this before but anyways. It's nearly always cheaper to go direct through the hotel when booking a room. Laterooms and companies like that charge more. What price range are you looking at?
Hotels do also use OTA's to shift late stock,some are also using airbnb, always worth checking both "
They use OTA's in order to reach more people and have a wider platform - not to provide the best price for potential guests. OTA's are useful in creating a false sense of economy and urgency for a guest with the '1 room left' stuff. Just try the hotel first. |
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"I feel like I've written this before but anyways. It's nearly always cheaper to go direct through the hotel when booking a room. Laterooms and companies like that charge more. What price range are you looking at?
Hotels do also use OTA's to shift late stock,some are also using airbnb, always worth checking both
They use OTA's in order to reach more people and have a wider platform - not to provide the best price for potential guests. OTA's are useful in creating a false sense of economy and urgency for a guest with the '1 room left' stuff. Just try the hotel first."
This; plus many hotels / chains have liyaltyvsetups that give you significant discounts/ upgrades.
I can always get a hotel cheaper direct than through the websites |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I feel like I've written this before but anyways. It's nearly always cheaper to go direct through the hotel when booking a room. Laterooms and companies like that charge more. What price range are you looking at?
Hotels do also use OTA's to shift late stock,some are also using airbnb, always worth checking both
They use OTA's in order to reach more people and have a wider platform - not to provide the best price for potential guests. OTA's are useful in creating a false sense of economy and urgency for a guest with the '1 room left' stuff. Just try the hotel first."
Yes I am aware of that as I come across it on a daily basis for work but i have found the OTA can sometimes come out cheaper. The last hotel I booked was 30% cheaper on booking.com than the hotel website as it was 'deal of the day' I called and they wouldn't price match.
All I'm saying is try both. A platform such a Trivago / booking.com are great sites for sourcing where to stay initially then compare against the hotels on website to obtain the best price.
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By *eliWoman
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"I feel like I've written this before but anyways. It's nearly always cheaper to go direct through the hotel when booking a room. Laterooms and companies like that charge more. What price range are you looking at?
Hotels do also use OTA's to shift late stock,some are also using airbnb, always worth checking both
They use OTA's in order to reach more people and have a wider platform - not to provide the best price for potential guests. OTA's are useful in creating a false sense of economy and urgency for a guest with the '1 room left' stuff. Just try the hotel first.
Yes I am aware of that as I come across it on a daily basis for work but i have found the OTA can sometimes come out cheaper. The last hotel I booked was 30% cheaper on booking.com than the hotel website as it was 'deal of the day' I called and they wouldn't price match.
All I'm saying is try both. A platform such a Trivago / booking.com are great sites for sourcing where to stay initially then compare against the hotels on website to obtain the best price.
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I guess because deal with the OTAs almost daily also I have a bit of a dislike for them and the false economy they often provide. But casting aside my own prejudice, yes. Both is probably a good shout OP. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I love Hotel Rafayel which is in Battersea I believe. Different kinds of rooms available and you can request a Thames view room. Prices may be a bit on the high end but you can get good bargains at times.
You also have Park Plaza County Hall near Westminster which is nice as well. Close to Jubilee line as well from what I recall.
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By (user no longer on site)
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Personally, I wouldn't book hotels from laterooms or sites like that, as they usually end up charging you a bit extra than booking direct from the company itself.
Love my hotel stays you see.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I feel like I've written this before but anyways. It's nearly always cheaper to go direct through the hotel when booking a room. Laterooms and companies like that charge more. What price range are you looking at?
Hotels do also use OTA's to shift late stock,some are also using airbnb, always worth checking both
They use OTA's in order to reach more people and have a wider platform - not to provide the best price for potential guests. OTA's are useful in creating a false sense of economy and urgency for a guest with the '1 room left' stuff. Just try the hotel first.
Yes I am aware of that as I come across it on a daily basis for work but i have found the OTA can sometimes come out cheaper. The last hotel I booked was 30% cheaper on booking.com than the hotel website as it was 'deal of the day' I called and they wouldn't price match.
All I'm saying is try both. A platform such a Trivago / booking.com are great sites for sourcing where to stay initially then compare against the hotels on website to obtain the best price.
I guess because deal with the OTAs almost daily also I have a bit of a dislike for them and the false economy they often provide. But casting aside my own prejudice, yes. Both is probably a good shout OP."
Oh I agree I dislike the false economy they have created within the industry, don't get me started on rate parity  |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"I love Hotel Rafayel which is in Battersea I believe. Different kinds of rooms available and you can request a Thames view room. Prices may be a bit on the high end but you can get good bargains at times.
You also have Park Plaza County Hall near Westminster which is nice as well. Close to Jubilee line as well from what I recall.
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I love the Rafayel too... I have very fond memories of my nights there. It was also the place that introduced me to French Martinis. Such friendly staff too.
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By (user no longer on site)
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I usually stay in the Hilton by Canary Wharf when I'm in London. It's not cheap but even the "basic rooms" are huge. I've used it each time I've ridden the London 100 and they have been cool about me keeping my bike in the room. Even in 2014 when it pissed down and my bike and all my kit was soaking wet and filthy. |
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I've not stayed in it but I read tons of very poor reviews for a Travelodge south of the Thames - some are better than others, so check first. I tend to book directly with hotels, where you gain full loyal guest privileges, such as upgrades and free nights. I'm in central London this week and February for well below £100. I get on mailing lists for offers too. |
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