Hotels in Central London: History and Luxury
Copyright 2006 S Wander
Central London is where everything is: the history, the culture,
the center of the UK's government, and the night life. For about
a three-mile stretch between the Tower of London and Hyde Park,
you'll find most of the London you're looking for: Piccadilly
Circus, Big Ben, St. Paul's, London Bridge, Westminster,
Trafalgar Square. It only makes sense, therefore, to find a
great hotel to stay in that area. You can do this for a
reasonably-inexpensive rate, or you can splurge and be treated
like the Queen. The most important thing, though, is to reserve
your spot as early as you can; rooms, especially the inexpensive
rooms, go quickly. If you're arriving by midday, many places
will hold your spot without a deposit. Others can be expensive
if you're forced to cancel.
Bed and Breakfasts
In the streets behind Victoria Station, you'll find colonies of
budget Bed and Breakfasts. It's a nice area, not at all
touristy, and you can get a cheap