My approach to London is Tube-based...

by BillyGoat , At Thanksgiving with Joe Bethersontin, Thursday, February 20, 2020, 11:18 (2261 days ago) @ oviedoirish

The system is pretty awesome and can get you basically everywhere you need to go. As with any city, staying in the thick of things is expensive (London pretty incredibly so).

In terms of the Tube, I generally focus on the Central, Circle and District lines. That provides good access to the main tourist places, and transfers to the other lines are easy.

I've stayed a few different places in London, and each has pros and cons.

First time was in Knightsbridge at the Park Tower. Ritzy quiet neighborhood. Walkable to Hyde Park. Not that close to the touristy stuff, but the Knightsbridge stop is pretty user friendly.

Second time was the Sheraton Park Lane, right on Picadilly across from Green Park. Bit more in the touristy part of town and walkable to Picadilly Circus. Good access to a bunch of the stuff you'll probably want to see, like Buckingham, Westminster Abby.

Third time was a Hilton right by Paddington. Super easy to and from the Airport, thanks to the Heathrow Express train, which is the greatest thing since sliced bread. Nice location at the northeast corner of Hyde Park and OK tube access.

Last time was at the Hyatt Adnaz by Liverpool Street Station. I really liked that neighborhood because of its proximity to the Tower and Spitalfields Market (see my long post below). Good to St. Paul's and the Tate also. But certainly more in the business district. Good tube and train access too.

My dream hotel would be Duke's (again, see below). Little boutique place right by the Palace of St. James with one of the greatest bars ever. Little pricy, but a pretty cool neighborhood if you want to picture yourself as part of old fashioned London.

IMO, the Tube lets you find good hotel values off the beaten path because the train makes it so easy for you to get places in a relatively short amount of time.

If you have questions, you can either reply further here or email me at groundbeefnd at gmail dot com