When looking for budget London hotels, the day of the week and location of the hotel has an affect on the rate. Sunday nights are the cheapest in most city hotels. If they are located in a business area, the rates are usually cheaper at the weekends. A good tip is to find a hotel that does not offer facilities such as a fitness center, gym, or spa, because the running costs of these are built into the tariff.
This article will focus on four reasonably priced chain hotels, namely Ibis, Premier Inn, Travelodge, and Comfort Inn. Premier Inn has several establishments in the city center that cater for both leisure and business travelers. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms, king-size beds, WiFi, and free TV.
A coffee/tea making machine, hair dryer, and shower gel are also standard. The family rooms can accommodate four people but you can ask for extra cots if you need them. Every Premier Inn hotel has a bar and a restaurant that serves refreshments, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfasts are on an eat-as-much-as-you-like buffet style.
There are three Ibis hotels in the center of London plus quite a few others at the airports and in the suburbs. The hotel buildings are large and modern. Although a few are only rated with 2 stars, bear in mind that the star system indicates the services offered, not the standard of the hotel.
Ibis offers the classic 'box' rooms that are equipped with all the basics. Each hotel has a breakfast area, and you can order food and drinks in the evenings. Broadband and WiFi are available at a charge. An Ibis hotel usually has a minimum of 100 rooms and the focus is on giving guests value for their money.
Comfort Inn is another franchised group with some well-positioned establishments in the city. There is a wide selection of room formats and the chain offers excellent family accommodation. Most rooms sleep four people but the Comfort Inn Vauxhall Hotel offers family rooms that sleep five.
Travelodge is increasing its presence in the range of budget London hotels and offers much needed accommodation. All bedrooms resemble typical 3-star designs that are commonplace around the globe. You can choose a room with a king-size bed, or a twin room with two single beds. Each has a TV, coffee and tea facilities, and a desk. Some Travelodge establishments accommodate families with pull-out sleeper couches for the children. The bathrooms have powerful showers and a full-size bath. Towels are provided, but guests are required to bring their own soap and toiletries.
For somewhere cheap to stay in London try one of the Kensington Hotels like Kensington West, which is of the Earls Court Hotels.
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