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Post by bellboard27 on Jan 4, 2017 16:26:27 GMT
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Post by duncan on Jan 5, 2017 9:28:35 GMT
Good to know about the Wembley ones- I've considered them but never stayed (though I used to live not far from Wembley so at least know the area a bit)
I tend to stay away from the town centre. There are cheaper rooms at Wembley, Greenwich or Docklands if you are willing to spend a bit longer travelling after the show.
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Post by Phantom of London on Jan 5, 2017 11:13:07 GMT
I just looked at the Premier Inn Sidcup and the price breakdown was £87 - £53 - £90 for the three nights I wanted to book. So with this and train fare into London... I don't think it's any sort of alternative alas. I paid £50 for the Premier Inn in Manchester for my upcoming trip. I just paid £70 just before Christmas at Holiday Inn. But did say watch the prices when the Manchester Football Clubs are playing at home, prices then go through the roof. All the hotels sell out to. You get a room in Sidcup for £53 a night, that is ver5y good value, like all things you have to shop around. |
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Post by emicardiff on Jan 8, 2017 11:48:26 GMT
The only London one i'd avoid is the Wembley Travelodge (it's usually really, really cheap if there's nothing on at Wembley), it's not near a tube stop and you have to walk about 10 mins through a fairly dodgy area from Stonebridge Park. It's also a bit grotty. The Wembley High Road one is much better and one of my favourites, fairly new, and right next to Wembley Central so gives you plenty of transport options. Thanks for that! I've just picked up a bargain night at the Wembley High Road one! Wouldn't have known it was a good one without your input  |
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Post by Phantom of London on Jan 8, 2017 16:14:23 GMT
Wembley and Greenwich can be awkward to get to the West End, but if the rate is good, then that would usurp any tricky travelling situation.
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Post by emicardiff on Jan 8, 2017 16:16:22 GMT
Reckon most of us on here are experienced London transport users to cope with a bit of Tube and Bus action (ooh matron etc)
ETA in this particular case £35 Travelodge rate for a London one, damn right I'm willing to spend a bit longer on the tube!
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Post by Michael on Jan 8, 2017 16:24:28 GMT
Wembley and Greenwich can be awkward to get to the West End, but if the rate is good, then that would usurp any tricky travelling situation. Wembley? Awkward or tricky to get to? I beg your pardon? It's 25min tops from Wembley Park to Piccadilly Circus with one change at Baker Street - or no change at all from Wembley Central. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jan 8, 2017 16:32:45 GMT
Yes, that Wembley High Rd travelodge looks like a great option. 25 mins direct to Piccadilly. Rooms showing as £34 for a Saturday night when there's nothing going on at Wembley. That's deffo worth considering.
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Post by danb on Jan 8, 2017 17:04:58 GMT
Yes, that Wembley High Rd travelodge looks like a great option. 25 mins direct to Piccadilly. Rooms showing as £34 for a Saturday night when there's nothing going on at Wembley. That's deffo worth considering. Stayed here for 'The Cure' last month. Great Travelodge; practically on top of the tube, ten minute walk from wembley arena (unless they've 'poisoned' you with their alcohols then you need to get a cab home) and plenty of shops to mooch in. Recommended! 😀 |
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Post by emicardiff on Jan 8, 2017 17:07:33 GMT
Yup! I used to live between Willesden and Wembley while studying/working in Tottenham Court Road area, hardly difficult to get to. And TFL shows 25-35 mins on the Bakerloo line from various 'West End' area stops.
And yes, utter bargain at £34 I booked for Feb at that rate, I'll report back!
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Post by Michael on Jan 8, 2017 17:20:51 GMT
Please do...Emma  |
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Post by emicardiff on Jan 8, 2017 17:45:33 GMT
Please do...Emma  I'll be sure to...as long as I can find my way to Wembley all the way from central London... |
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Post by Phantom of London on Jan 8, 2017 17:57:44 GMT
Wembley and Greenwich can be awkward to get to the West End, but if the rate is good, then that would usurp any tricky travelling situation. Wembley? Awkward or tricky to get to? I beg your pardon? It's 25min tops from Wembley Park to Piccadilly Circus with one change at Baker Street - or no change at all from Wembley Central. I did say if the rate is good, which £34 it is. But try and get 2/3 consecutive nights with no event on at Wembley, that would be hard. As you say in your post it is 1 change of train at Baker Street (a station I know really well), which is added hassle. I suggested Sidcup or Lewisham, as you can get a direct train from Charing Cross right in the heart of the West End. I would have suggested Bexleyheath where I live, where there is also a Premier Inn, but it is not near the station, a bus ride away. |
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Post by Michael on Jan 8, 2017 18:05:08 GMT
As you say in your post it is 1 change of train at Baker Street (a station I know really well), which is added hassle. You make it sound like changing trains is rocket science... |
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Post by flyingfree on Jan 8, 2017 18:30:59 GMT
I stayed in the Wembley Travelodge after seeing a show at the Arena and got back to the hotel to find just outside the entrance police taped off because there had been a stabbing. Also it was the summer and the room had no A/C and was unbearably hot.
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