Hotels in London

1. Hotels in central London

• Close to Kings Cross and Saint Pancras train stations (trains to Scotland, France and Belgium)
  Novotel London Saint Pancras. ****  . 4 star hotel just opposite Kings Cross (trains for York, Edinburgh and the north-east) and Saint Pancras ( Eurostar terminal, trains for Paris and Brussels). A large modern hotel with its fitness centre.
• Near Euston station
  Ibis London Euston - Saint Pancras. ***  . Three-star hotel next to Euston station (trains for Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow and the north west) and 800 m from Saint Pancras ( Eurostar terminal, trains for Paris and Brussels). A typical Ibis hotel, with restaurant. Easy access to Regent's Park, Regent Street and the West End (main shopping area of London).
• In the heart of the West End, near Picadilly
  Holiday Inn London Mayfair **** Four star hotel right in the heart of the West End,centrally located for the famous stores on Regent Street,  the National Gallery, Buckingham Palace, and a short distance from Green Park, one of London's finest parks. An ideal location for discovering London.
  
• Near the Tower of London and the City
  Novotel London Tower Bridge ****  . Four star hotel in the heart of old London, a short distance from the Tower and from the Thames and other attractions. Easy access to the financial district. Hotel with bar and restaurant.
• On the edge of the City
  Ibis London City - . ***  . Three star hotel on the edge of the historic City of London, near the Aldgate underground station.  Easy access to all central regions by underground, bus or (for the hardy) on foot. 800 metres from Tower Bridge and the Tower of London.

• London SE1 - near Waterloo
  The Mad Hatter hotel. ***  This three star hotel is conveniently located close to the national Theatre, the Tate Modern, and the London Eye. Within walking distance of Westminster. It has a restaurant and bar, and gets very favourable reviews. 
  
• London WC1, near museums & theatres
  Bloomsbury Hotel **** Four star hotel, four star prices, but invariably good write-ups for this hotel close to the British Museum, Covent Garden and the theater district. Easy access to most of central London. 
  
• London W2, near Oxford St
  Parkwood guest house *** This 18-room three star guest house is located in a side street just a short distance from Hyde Park, Oxford St. and the West End shopping area. Excellent location, good value for money. .
  
• London W2, near Hyde Park
  London Guards Hotel *** In a quiet location 200 metres from Hyde Park, & near Lancaster Gate tube station. Nothing fancy here, but quiet location and good value for money. For the price, you won't find much better in the West End. 
  
• London SW5, near Earls Court, Kensington
  Westbury Hotel ** This is very much a hotel for the budget-conscious traveller; don't expect luxury, the rooms are small; but they are clean and the staff work hard. Close to tube station. 

2. Hôtels in the suburbs of London

• Inner area: North Greenwich, near Canary Wharf and the O2 Arena 
  Holiday Inn  Express, North Greenwich *** Three star hotel in easy reach of the O2 Arena (former Millennium dome) Restaurant, bar, air-con, opening windows. good value. On-site car parking (£5 per day 2010). Very close to North Greenwich underground station, on the Jubilee line: trains to London Bridge  in 10 minutes, to  Westminster in 15 minutes. Access by A102 , just south of the  Blackwall tunnel.
• Just inside the M25 London orbital motorway: Bexley, near motorway for Dover
  Holiday Inn Bexley *** Three star hotel in outer London - south-east sector, easily accessible from Motorway for Dover. Ample car parking. 800 yards from the train station at Bexley (trains to Charing Cross, next to Trafalgar Square, in 34 minutes), for visiting London without a car.
• Southeast London  Easy access from Dover direction
  Sundridge Park Manor *** A fine suburban stately home, standing in its own grounds. Fabulous setting, free parking. Restaurant, bar, free wifi. Recommended from Monday to Friday morning, because the hotel is heavily booked for weddings and functions over the weekend. Train station 800 yards, with trains to central London in 20 minutes.
• Just outside the M25 London orbital motorway: Dartford, near motorway for Dover
  Hotel Campanile, Dartford ** Two-star hotel in outer London, just to the south of the Dartford river crossing (M25 sortie 1a) . Not expensive - you get what you pay for. Free on-site parking so you can leave your vehicle and take the train into London. Station at Stone Crossing about 1000 metres ( -> Trains to Charing Cross, beside Trafalgar Square, in 46 minutes),  for visiting London without a car.

• SW sector - Sutton: calm area 15 km inside the M25 , exit 8
  Holiday Inn Sutton **** Four star hotel in the heart of the southwestern suburbs of London. Parking charge. Swimming pool, sauna etc. Less than 500m from Sutton train station (frequent direct trains to the centre of London: Victoria station in 30 minutes, London Bridge in 36 min.) Easy access to the Surrey countryside. Not recommended for travellers without a car - except on local business.
• NW area - Watford: just within the M25, close to M1
  Holiday Inn Express, London Watford Junction *** Reasonably-priced modern hotel, located 100 metres ffom Watford Junction train station. Non-stop fast trains to Euston in less than half an hour. Trains to Wembley in 25 minutes. Parking charge £ per day, free evenings and weekend., Access from M25 exits 19 or 20; or from M1 exit 5.
• Northwest London - Pinner - Harrow
  the **** Grimsdyke hotel is a hotel to remember, and good value. Built by WS Gilbert (of Gilbert and Sullivan fame), this classic Victorian mansion is a listed building with lots of character. It stands in 40 acres of grounds, with lovely gardens and plenty of free parking. Bar and restaurant. 47 rooms. Hatch End station is 5 minutes by car - free parking near the station in the residential streets north of A 410 .