London hotel prices stop many travelers from coming to this great city so I've put together this list of London hotels that offer exceptional value for money. In 2007, the average hotel room rose to £119 so to prove you can stay in the world's most cosmopolitan city for less than that, all these hotels are under £100 a night and some are well below that rate. Also see: Best Youth Hostels in London.
1. Umi London
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Umi is a new concept in hotels by having a service-led attitude usually associated with 5 star hotels. Umi was given a 3 star rating in 2007 but is a cut above others in the area. Notting Hill and Bayswater have plenty of mid-range hotels and it can be hard to choose from the masses. Umi is larger than most as it takes up 6 houses on a quiet square overlooking a private garden.
2. Easy Hotel
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Easy Hotel has a few branches in central London. The rooms are small and very orange but they are also super cheap. As long as you're not planning on spending too much time in the room this may work well for you.
See these Easy Hotel Reviews.
See these Easy Hotel Reviews.
3. Huttons
Huttons is in a traditional Georgian building 5 minutes walk from Victoria station. It is a family-run business with friendly staff. The rooms are small but everything is always clean and tidy. Huttons was renovated in 2003 and there is life access to all rooms. Most rooms have wooden floors and high ceilings. Some rooms have balconies. Huttons is in a quiet residential area but well-located for all the sights.4. Tavistock Hotel
Tavistock Hotel is in a great location; Bloomsbury is the literary heart of London and where you’ll find the British Museum. Tavistock Hotel has an art deco entrance and 343 rooms. Some rooms overlook private gardens. There is a ground floor bar and well-priced restaurant. Free wireless internet service is available in the lobby.5. Sanctuary House Hotel
The Sanctuary House Hotel is close to the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey. It has 34 rooms and is reasonably-priced. The superior rooms have king-size, four poster beds!6. Mayflower Hotel and Apartments
This is one of the nicest of London's cheaper boutique hotels. You'll find elegant bedrooms with high ceilings and fans, enhanced by hand-carved wooden beds and wardrobes, Egyptian cotton sheets and merino wool blankets. All rooms have wi-fi and the ground floor juice bar was inspired by Harry's Bar in New York.7. Travelodge
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You can get rates as low as £19 per room per night if you book early enough. You can book up to 12 months in advance on their web site. This low cost hotel chain has over 15 hotels in London with more opening all the time. Each hotel is clean and modern and all rooms have a king-sized bed, en-suite bathroom, remote control color TV, and tea and coffee-making facilities.
8. Express by Holiday Inn
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There are already nearly 20 hotels from this low cost chain in London and more are being built all the time. Each branch has spacious rooms with all the mod cons, including satellite TV and an internet connection. A complimentary continental breakfast is provided. Families are welcome and kids eat free.
9. Premier Inn
Premier Inn is the UK's biggest hotel chain with over 20 branches in London and has been around for over 20 years. The standard rooms are clean and comfortable and are priced from under £50 per night. Each Premier Inn has a restaurant which is useful after a long journey or a full day's sightseeing. Premier offer a 'Good Night Guarantee' as they are so confident you will have a good night's sleep they'll give you your money back if they're proved wrong.10. The Ridgemount Hotel
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Family-run and located in the Bloomsbury area of central London. Part of a Georgian terrace, the Ridgemount has 32 rooms, 15 of which are en-suite. All rooms are centrally-heated with color televisions. Hair dryers are provided, and hot and cold drinks are available 24 hours in the lounge.
