Before I hit college I decided to go to London with my older sister on a two week summer trip. Our parents did chip in for the plane tickets, but the rest was up to us. When it came time to book the hotel, I look for a hotel that was not only cheap and fun and interesting as well. I came across the Hampstead Britannia Hotel and was quite intrigued by the look and feel of this location.

The hotel was located down the street from Hampstead Village. I was especially looking forward to checking out the history and making a stop at the Primrose Hill. Check-in was fairly painless and we had our bags carried up to our room. The room was quaint and not as roomy as we hoped, but who needs to sleep in London? We decided to walk around our hotel and get a good idea of where everything was at. We picked up maps and brochures for various attractions. The front desk was very helpful when we asked for recommendations and a cab ride. Regents Park was a blast to explore. We met various locals and decided to hit some restaurants and clubs with them. Getting back to the hotel was easy at the end of the night where we decided to take a look at the room service menu.

Being an 18 year old in a foreign country, I had a blast. I was able to go out, and have fun without spending a lot of money. Booking the room was easy as well as affordable and I cannot wait to come back when I get older

Staying at Bloomsbury Park in London was definitely a trip to remember for my husband and me. We had heard that there is a lot of live in this location so we definitely wanted to check it out. We are a young couple, only in our late 20’s so we wanted a hotel with some action. Bloomsbury Park was located in an area that seemed to never stop.

Of course, I wanted to book a room in a hotel that was close to local shopping so that I could relax. My husband wanted to check out some of the history and the museums in London. Of course there were plenty of historical locations that we could both check out together. When we walked into the hotel from the airport I immediately noticed the decorating and the feel. I felt incredibly warm and welcome when I arrived as well as when I left. Because my husband is self employed, he still needed to be able to check on some various work projects. Our hotel room was equipped with a fast wireless internet connection. All my husband had to do was turn on his laptop and connect to the hotel’s internet connection. A couple of evenings during our 2 week trip, we ate and drank at the Cellar Bar.

On our down time we decided to go for walks through the Covent Garden. We even got to take a chance to check out the Theatreland that is one of the most historical landmarks within London. Overall, I would say that we would stay at this great hotel. We have also recommended it to our friends who are looking to honeymoon. Breakfast every morning that was hot and fresh was an excellent treat to wake up to. Of course, we did take the time to check out the local cuisine throughout London. This hotel had a great location and had plenty to offer the guests that booked a room. It was definitely worth the $68 average price per night!

Kevin H.
San Francisco, CA

Russell Square is a very nice place to stay, especially if you are traveling with your best friend. We booked a one week stay at the Hotel Russell right after college graduation. After saving for about 6 months, we were able to get our hotels and book a room at around $75 a night. The Hotel Russell was easy to reserve online, all we needed to do was check in when we arrived!

Getting from the airport to the hotel was incredibly easy. The lobby of this hotel is exquisite and breathtaking. Our jaws literally dropped at the sight of the bright chandeliers and mosaic floors. From there we were taken to our non smoking room and left to settle in. the rooms were beautiful and came equipped with a satellite television, hair dryer and plenty or storage for our luggage. After showering and napping we were ready to get out there and see what London had to offer. The hotel itself has a restaurant and 2 great bars. There were also a number of other places to dine; all we needed was a cab. Overall, we had a blast staying at this hotel. If we can swing the trip next year, we will be coming back for a second stay at the Hotel Russell in London.

Dina P.
Boise, Idaho

When staying at the Royal National Hotel all I wanted was the London Beer Garden. This hotel was located in a way that allowed me to get to and from the beer garden whenever I felt like it through the week. In order to work off my hangover I took full advantage of the swimming pool at this hotel. I also took a day off from beer to enjoy a local bowling alley that was located right around the corner. Next time I make the trip to the London Beer gardens I will be spending the $65 a night to stay at the Royal National Hotel.

Jordan S.
Olympia, WA

I must say I was looking for more when I stayed at the Royal Garden Hotel. I had heard such great things about Kensington High Street and I wanted to get a firsthand look at this location. While there are some bad points to this spot, there were also some things that I did find very convenient.

One of the best things about this hotel is the fact that it is basically right across the way from the Kensington Gardens. These gardens are famous and have been filmed in various movies and television shows. The hotel is considered to be a five start hotel and I decided that the $135 American dollars was worth it. On the other hand, for $135 dollars a night, you should be able to stay in a hotel that offers much more amenity-wise. The room had a TV, DVD player, CD player and mini bar which are great if you just want a day to relax and watch films.

For the most part, I did enjoy my stay at the Royal Garden Hotel. One of the main reasons why I stayed at this hotel is the fact that it did posses a five star rating. Next time I find myself in London looking for a room for the night, I will be booking at the Royal Garden Hotel.

Joseph M.
Santa Ana, California