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Posted by Vidar Olavesen (Member # 3354) on July 22, 2015, 07:53 AM:

I am hoping to get my wife along to the Blackpool event, but want to maybe spend 3-4 days in London before taking a train to Blackpool. Are there no cheap hotels in the Paddington area anymore? Any tips appreciated. I use to stay at The Gower, but that's about 85 GBP a night now I think ... Used to be around 50 (that's a few years ago, yes :-))

Anyone know of 40-60 GBP a night for a double, that has en-suite? Breakfast not necessary

Thanks

Posted by James Wilson (Member # 4620) on July 22, 2015, 07:55 AM:

Nothings cheap anymore.
There`s plenty of cheap crappy ones in Blackpool.

Posted by Vidar Olavesen (Member # 3354) on July 22, 2015, 08:00 AM:

I'd be using the Moorings, if they still have rooms. Excellent service

London is what I need now :-)

Posted by Adrian Winchester (Member # 248) on July 22, 2015, 03:47 PM:

Finding a hotel for that price could be a challenge. But if you were willing to consider a hostel, this one offers twin rooms from £52. I can't personally recommend it, but I know someone who has stayed there. The location (near Russell Street tube) is good.
http://generatorhostels.com/en/destinations/london/rooms/private/

Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on July 22, 2015, 03:56 PM:

I don't know London at all Vidar in the manner Adrian does, but I would have thought the cheapest hotel with a double room and en suite would be something like a Travelodge.

They are basic business like rooms and may well still be out of budget for you but would surely represent one of the cheapest options for a hotel.You may however be staying a slight distance away from the inner city centre tourist locations.

With the excellent tube services, I don't suppose this would mean too much inconvenience for you though hopefully.

Blackpool does still have many very nice hotels at reasonable prices as you know without having to resort to using the "cheap crappy" ones.

Posted by Winbert Hutahaean (Member # 58) on July 23, 2015, 04:24 AM:

use hotel booking website Vidar, such as Kayak.com, Priceline.copm, Agoda.com or Hotels.com...your search can be shortened to area, room facilities and price. Then you can pick the best.

Just use the common knowledge with chain hotel names such as Best Western, Days Inn, or small hotels run by big name such as Hilton, JW Mariott, Sheraton, etc.

Good luck!

Posted by Vidar Olavesen (Member # 3354) on July 23, 2015, 09:01 AM:

I've used several of those Winbert, the problem is, the cheapest ones aren't on there. Even The Gower doesn't pop up there and I found it many, many years ago by not using these engines. Was very happy with them, but now their prices almost double. I need to find something a little cheaper than 80 GBP pr. night, if possible. It do seems more difficult now than a few years ago

Just hoping someone might know

Posted by Brian Fretwell (Member # 4302) on July 23, 2015, 05:43 PM:

As with everywhere it depends on how far from the centre of town you are able to stay. with good transport in London that could be quite a distance from the centre. Try a little further out and see what you can find is my advice.

Posted by Jonathan Trevithick (Member # 3066) on July 24, 2015, 06:58 PM:

Hi Vidar,
I stayed at The Mitre House in Paddington last month. It's a very short walk from the station. It was 75 pounds per night with free breakfast. On the down side, the rooms are quite small.
On Monday, I stayed a night at the T5 Travelodge at Heathrow. The 15 minute bus trip costs 5 pounds to Terminals 4 or 5. Larger rooms, very comfortable. 45 pounds.The downside is its a long way from the city.
I have stayed in a number of Travelodges all over the UK and always find them clean and good value for money if you book well in advance.

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