Pauline
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We have not been into London since we moved from the Cotswolds to Dorset. It is a longer train journey from here, so we would want to spend 2 - 3 nights if we go in. Our Southern Rail train arrives at Waterloo, south of the Thames somewhat near Borough Market. I don't know this area. (I do know the area south of Elephant and Castle, in Camberwell and Peckham, where my old Grandad lived, but I imagine it has changed since the late 1980s.)
From the Cotswolds our train came into Paddington and we could either do a day trip or we stayed overnight at Vancouver Studios (a SlowTrav recommendation). I am looking for a similar hotel that would be easy to get to from Waterloo, by underground, bus or on foot. I want a smaller hotel, or even a chain hotel, but not in a highrise building. Something moderately priced - around £150/night (that is the price at Vancouver Studios now - it was £100 the last time we stayed there).
We've been to London several times, day trips and longer stays, but I don't know the city well. What would be a good area for us to stay?
So - looking for neighborhood recommendations and hotel recommendations. Thanks!
From the Cotswolds our train came into Paddington and we could either do a day trip or we stayed overnight at Vancouver Studios (a SlowTrav recommendation). I am looking for a similar hotel that would be easy to get to from Waterloo, by underground, bus or on foot. I want a smaller hotel, or even a chain hotel, but not in a highrise building. Something moderately priced - around £150/night (that is the price at Vancouver Studios now - it was £100 the last time we stayed there).
We've been to London several times, day trips and longer stays, but I don't know the city well. What would be a good area for us to stay?
So - looking for neighborhood recommendations and hotel recommendations. Thanks!