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« on: December 16, 2012, 09:35:43 AM » |
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The title pretty much says it all..
Im looking for suggestions/ ideas for places to stay or crash over when in the big city, that doesn't involve me checking in, sleeping for a few hours and wasting the included breakfast or spare bed etc over a couple of days...
Previously I've stayed in my car (too cold), a nice hotel £90+/night, and a cheaper hotel £60ish inc breaky...
Im not sure I love the idea of hostels when its so cold atm, but I also dont want to spending the earth on a hotel room. I just want to be able to get to the Vic, Empire, Hippo, and potentially the palm without a 2 hour drive home up the M1.
Help?
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« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2012, 09:54:26 AM » |
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Kip at Dreenies... Think she is single, you are on the rebound, could all work out fine  |
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« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2012, 09:57:39 AM » |
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If you or a family member ever served then check out the VSC just off the Edgeware Road 1 min from the vic. Very pleasant and obv run for members.
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« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2012, 10:07:21 AM » |
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If you or a family member ever served then check out the VSC just off the Edgeware Road 1 min from the vic. Very pleasant and obv run for members.
He served at tennis, according to his diary. Does that count? |
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« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2012, 10:42:42 AM » |
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If you or a family member ever served then check out the VSC just off the Edgeware Road 1 min from the vic. Very pleasant and obv run for members.
He served at tennis, according to his diary. Does that count?   |
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jgcblack
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« Reply #5 on: December 16, 2012, 02:26:47 PM » |
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If you or a family member ever served then check out the VSC just off the Edgeware Road 1 min from the vic. Very pleasant and obv run for members.
He served at tennis, according to his diary. Does that count? What's a VSC? I'll ignore Jason for the moment. |
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« Reply #7 on: December 16, 2012, 02:51:50 PM » |
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Dunno if this helps but I spoke to vic staff on twitter and they said try hotels/B&Bs along 'Sussex Gardens'. There's also a new 'Tune Hotel' that's close to Paddington.
Didn't end up going but you're more than welcome to check them out.
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« Reply #8 on: December 16, 2012, 02:53:14 PM » |
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Dunno if this helps but I spoke to vic staff on twitter and they said try hotels/B&Bs along 'Sussex Gardens'. There's also a new 'Tune Hotel' that's close to Paddington.
Didn't end up going but you're more than welcome to check them out.
Yeah plenty of B+B's on sussex gardens for around 50ish I often stay in those if I'm on my own dime. They are pretty basic, but if you just need a bed they are ok. |
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« Reply #9 on: December 16, 2012, 03:01:17 PM » |
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If you stay in Sussex Gardens make sure you check out the reviews first as a couple of them are pretty ropey. I would also recommend using the name your own price thing on priceline which has always served me well. Massive +1 to Woodseys comment about the capsule hotels. I often use the one at Gatwick and Heathrow if I need some kip after an overnight flight and they fit the bill perfectly and are fairly good value.
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« Reply #10 on: December 16, 2012, 03:01:34 PM » |
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If you or a family member ever served then check out the VSC just off the Edgeware Road 1 min from the vic. Very pleasant and obv run for members.
He served at tennis, according to his diary. Does that count? What's a VSC? I'll ignore Jason for the moment. Stands for victory services club, for forces persons and their families. Also good for sharing they have some big rooms with 3 single beds for example. But if prev posts are correct you may not be eligible! |
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« Reply #11 on: December 16, 2012, 06:50:22 PM » |
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As said, there's lots of cheapish hotels near The Vic. I would use : http://www.trivago.co.uk/ .... search London....then narrow it down to Hyde Park/within a mile. Also http://www.laterooms.com/ .....searching The Vic postcode W2 2DT Ok ish hotels for £45/50.......if you dont go down the hostel route. |
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« Reply #12 on: December 16, 2012, 06:53:58 PM » |
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My mate uses name your price site and he gets some right proper decent deals in 4/5 * hotels and pays less than £90 because that's what he puts as max spend when doing the search.
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« Reply #13 on: December 16, 2012, 07:25:35 PM » |
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VSC looks great, will speak to my Dad and get a membership in the new year I think, thanks for posting that.
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« Reply #14 on: December 16, 2012, 07:26:25 PM » |
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My mate uses name your price site and he gets some right proper decent deals in 4/5 * hotels and pays less than £90 because that's what he puts as max spend when doing the search.
All sounds good, the more info the better... |
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