A Bed and Breakfast in London may be an especially fun place to stay over a chain hotel for the simple reason that it has more flavor and local character than larger, corporate chain hotels do. That doesn’t mean that visitors will make do with less. On the contrary, you may feel as though you’re receiving even more individual attention at a smaller facility. If you’re not from London or even from the UK, a bed and breakfast may feel more personal and authentically English.
A Bed and Breakfast in London may offer last-minute deals, off-season deals, and other specials that you can’t find by searching through travel websites, so it pays to call the hotel directly or check right on the hotel’s own website. You may also save money if you’re willing to book in advance. It isn’t unusual for a hotel to book a year or more ahead of time.
You may choose your hotel’s location depending on what attractions you want to be closest to. If you want to be close to restaurants, pubs, and small shops, or if you want to be close to big attractions like Big Ben or Buckingham Palace, that is something to consider when making your choice. It may depend on what neighborhood you feel safe walking in during the day versus walking at night.
If you don’t mind doing a lot of walking, then your hotel’s proximity to a bus stop, tube station, or rail station may not be a priority. However, if you plan on spending the majority of your visit seeing things that are quite a distance away, you may prefer to book at a hotel that is closer to such transportation.
You won’t likely need to bring your hair dryer, as most hotels, even budget hotels, now offer a hair dryer in the room. That may make your travel even more on budget if you’re not from the UK, because then you may not have to buy a converter kit to plug in your hair dryer from home. Your room will also likely include color TV, some free channels, and free coffee and tea made available.
