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wifes due a couple of days break so im thinking of taking her to see Book of Mormon, mid-week late next month.
ive looked at trains down from lincoln, we can get one with no changes so thats a bonus and ive bought a two-together railcard as id like to do this more often (finances permitting). the things im not sure about are accommodation and ticket sellers.
its prince of wales theatre on coventry st. so are we best off booking a place (using a well known booking site) as close as possible? or will anywhere do really as long as its close to 'the action' as the tube would be fine to manage from anywhere.
and i used to get emails advertising cheap tickets for london shows but havent had one for a while. are they all much of a muchness or are there any recommendations to buy from?
looking like a dear do for just a couple of nights away. might stretch to 3 just for more sightseeing, but its probably going to be 2.
thanks
We normally stay a bit out. Public transport is great in London. We usually take the bus. It's a bit more pleasant than the tube and you get some bonus sightseeing. It's quite an easy city to walk round too if you have a bit of extra time.
If it's mid-week then I would look at hotels West of the City - so Knightsbridge way, anything towards the city will be expensive with business travellers, as Nick said it's easy to use the Tube or buses (or just walk) - The TFL app will give you all the bus details you need.
nice one, hadnt heard of that app so will download it. is it still wie to use oyster cards, or is a quick tap of your phone/bank card good enough these days? and it automatically charges you the right fee for whatever journeys youve taken?
and the bus...... i have visions of roads everywhere being at a standstill, so it being quicker to walk than take the bus. thats wrong is it?
thanks
Just tap a bank card. You need to use the same one all day to get any discount deal. Buses are actually fine. There are parts were it may be quicker to walk but overall they move pretty well. Usually similar time the tube as they are more frequent and go from where you are to where you are going (unless you happen to be right by a tube station)
is soho a decent area to stay or too noisy/seedy? should i be concentrating on knightsbridge/mayfair/kensington then? any other areas? theres just sooooo many options with accommodation, but not that many that dont make me whistle through my teeth when i see the price 😀
is it still wie to use oyster cards, or is a quick tap of your phone/bank card good enough these days? and it automatically charges you the right fee for whatever journeys youve taken?
I honestly can’t remember the last time I used my Oyster card, I’m not even sure what I’ve done with it! Ever since it became possible to hold my phone over the yellow pad and double-press the side button, that’s what I’ve done, and I’ve never had a problem with it. I guess I’ve been using my phone for six-seven years, possibly longer. It’s just become a natural thing to do for all my purchases, apart from fuel at the pump.
NFC card, use the same one for all journeys and it will sort out cheapest fare - by journey, day card, whatever.
Location - it is pretty expensive to be central, but there's loads of places, depends if you want a bijou place to spend time in or a clean bed and shower. If I was splashing out I'd look at Fox and Anchor in Smithfield, for a clean bed Premier Inn somewhere, or even a well rated Air bnb
My preference is Premier Inn at Hayes, 5 minute walk to the Elizabeth line, 20 mins into central London.
Swmbo has done a few trips to the Covent Garden type area to see shows. She says staying local-ish to that area makes it all easier. And try a pod hotel or similar as you're not likely to be in the room for that long. Something like a Premier Inn Hub.
From my point of view, having stayed at many many hotels over the years, I'd never book via a third party. I've seen too many people trying to check in at busy city centre locations, which had no record of their booking. I always book direct which certainly seems to work (and pay in advance).
I’d second using the Elizabeth line. I work in soho and it’s not seedy, but can be loud. Elizabeth line to Ealing Broadway and a hotel that way should be far enough out.
I keep my Oyster card in its Brompton cover for sentimental reasons. I just use my phone inside Z6 and e-tickets outside (I live just outside London).
Ibis Styles or the Hilton Doubletree in Ealing are both good, and go Santa Maria for the best Napoli pizza in London.
Swmbo has done a few trips to the Covent Garden type area to see shows. She says staying local-ish to that area makes it all easier.
This, getting on the tube for. half hour forty minute ride at chucking out time is a pita, especially after a nice night out. The tube will still be rammed and congested. Far nicer, imho, to stay in town and just stroll back to one’s digs.