If you are planning on going on a city break to London, then along with organising your travel arrangements and your activities, you'll also have to consider accommodation. London has a diverse range of hotels to pick from and cost, location and facilities are just a few of the factors you'll have to consider when choosing the right place to stay during your weekend break.
London can be extremely expensive so centrally located luxury hotels, such as The Dorchester in Mayfair, or The Ritz in Piccadilly, whilst offering an incredible experience, can really hurt your budget. It is worth remembering that there is so much to see and do in the city that you'll most likely be very busy on your short break taking in the sights and attractions that you will probably not spend much time at the hotel.
If you just want to relax and be pampered for a few days then maybe an expensive hotel is worth the extra cost. However if you have planned a lot of sight-seeing then you won't want to be paying too much for accommodation. Fortunately there are plenty of more affordable rooms available in London which, whilst a bit more basic, offer a decent level of comfort, are in good locations near the city centre and transport links, and don't come with the eye watering rates of their luxury counterparts.
Due to heavy congestion, London is best visited by rail and you'll find the quickest and most convenient way to travel around the city is using the Underground service (the tube). To get the most out of your short break it is a good idea to find a hotel that is located reasonably close to one of the major train stations, such as Victoria or King's Cross. All train stations in the city centre are connected to tube stations so if you make sure your hotel is close by you'll find traveling around the city on a london break by rail to be a breeze and relatively inexpensive.
Finding a good deal on accommodation for your London city break is easier than ever thanks to the internet. If you do your research and book early enough in advance then you'll have no trouble getting a good price. Flexibility really is the key to getting the best room rate. If you are prepared to stay midweek rather than at the weekend and don't mind staying in one of the less tourist orientated areas then you can even find luxury hotel rooms at a fraction of the price you might typically expect to pay.