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Post by theatregoer22 on Feb 27, 2023 19:02:30 GMT
Looking for any new insights - new hotels in West End - and how Elizabeth Line affects travel into the West End I can't help on the hotel front, but I can say that the Elizabeth Line makes getting to Bond Street and Tottenham Court Road a lot easier when coming from the outer reaches of West London (and I'm sure the other way, although I don't have personal experience of the other branches). However from what I understand, it is still quicker to change at Paddington when coming from Slough. Also on weekends there is often a reduced service, with fewer trains and no trains running through the central bit. I'm not familiar with the other end of the Elizabeth Line to comment on that bit.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Mar 30, 2023 14:55:39 GMT
Was going to pop down to see Guys and Dolls, possibly Newsies and (finally) Cabaret towards the end of April. Got tix lined up (didn’t actually buy them, thank God) and then went to look at hotel prices. Absolutely CRAZY. Probably double what I last paid even for Premier Inn. It’s way more short notice than I would normally plan a trip so shoot me for that but effin’ hell how is anybody supposed to have a spontaneous Theatre weekend with this daylight robbery going on? Then you’ve got Avanti West Cost who have somehow managed to get a franchise extension despite not actually running a service for the last year… it’s just becoming unfeasible. Needless to say, trip aborted. I feel very fortunate to have plenty of regional theatre close by and very sorry for millions of folks who don’t.
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Post by Rory on Mar 30, 2023 15:11:31 GMT
Premier Inn Hubs have become very expensive unfortunately. Usually around £170 a night now whenever I look. Such a shame. I always stayed there.
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Post by theatreian on Mar 30, 2023 15:14:04 GMT
went to look at hotel prices. Yes I noticed the same when planning a trip in June for Aspects and Brokeback Mountain. Resorted to a new travelodge in Peckham in the end which opens in May so is cheaper at the moment.
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Aug 3, 2023 17:31:11 GMT
Excuse me mods if there is another thread that exists BUT for those of you who aren't based in London (I am now in the same position) Do you usually Airbnb it or any particular hotels you'd recommend? Thank you in advance.
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Post by david on Aug 3, 2023 17:40:01 GMT
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Aug 3, 2023 18:44:24 GMT
Amazing thank you david @moderators can you merge this into that thread please?
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Aug 3, 2023 18:45:08 GMT
Following on this thread!
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 3, 2023 19:16:41 GMT
Merged.
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Post by solotheatregoer on Aug 4, 2023 13:01:56 GMT
I often stay at the Premier Inn, Holborn. But as mentioned above, even Premier Inn has become very expensive. I usually pay around £150 a night (and now they have started charging an extra £10 if you check in before 3pm!).
Location is great though and pretty much walking distance to most theatres. I love walking to the National and I often stop off for lunch / dinner along the way.
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Post by newda on Aug 4, 2023 17:10:37 GMT
I'll go wherever is cheap/good value and close to a station for easy access to the centre.
For example, my previous involve (other hotels also nearby most of these):
Travelodge Acton (North Acton - Central Line) Premier Inn Harrow (Overground/Bakerloo - Kenton; Metropolitan - Northwick Park) Park Plaza Park Royal (Park Royal - Piccadilly; Hangar Lane - Central) Canning Town Premier Inn (DLR/Jubilee- Canning Town)
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Post by Dr Tom on Aug 4, 2023 18:40:44 GMT
One consideration now that the hotel prices have risen, it can be much more cost effective to book somewhere slightly outside the centre and to just jump in an Uber.
Now I’m based in London I don’t track deals as closely as I used to do, but Croydon is still worth checking for hotels. Fast trains all night from London, lower prices, and an easy walk from the station.
Student halls over the summer period are worth investigating as well.
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