Top London pub recon had me scouting a new neighborhood in the proximity of The Hero, more on that later, in Maide Vale. The neighborhood was fairly quiet, meandering along a London canal. The hotel felt like a real diamond in the rough, not too far from Paddington and therefore Heathrow. Better yet, it featured…
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Hilton London Review: An Acceptable Trainline Hotel
Perfectly situated between Euston and St. Pancras, made the Hilton just the man for the job of homebase for London, but a jump off point for trains. There’s not too much to say other than the hotel was just fine. Not great, not awful, just the soul-less lodging you might expect from a north London…
Review of The Gantry Hotel in Stratford, London
For a quick overnight we headed to The Gantry in London for a first stay. An easy ride on the Elizabeth line from Heathrow, The Gantry is an excellent crashpad for the Stratford area and makes the city easily accessible thanks to the area’s extensive transit network. We booked the room on a deal, which…
Apex Temple Court Hotel- London
For a ladies’ weekend who would be bouncing all over the city, we opted for the super central, Apex Temple Court Hotel. Set in a business district, the weekend was quiet with some restaurants closed, but things picked up during the week. A stone’s throw from Covent Garden, the proximity was perfect for getting around…
The Stratford- London
There’s a new five star on the block and she’s actually affordable, welcome into the London rotation, The Stratford. While I wasn’t originally keen on staying just outside of the central city, this hotel certainly fits the bill- designy, bustling lobby, comfortable, clean rooms, and a delicious breakfast cooked to order. The neighborhood is full…