Strand Palace Hotel

Excellent value for your money

Prós: This hotel is in the heart of London. If you stay here you are close to everything. I was only in London for 2 days and wanted a Hotel that I would spend minimal time on travel getting to London's main attractions. If you are on a budget this hotel is one of the best available. If is a bit dated but I was in London to see the sights so I did not need my hotel to be state of the art.

Contras: If you are traveling in the summer be aware that this hotel has no air conditioning. At least the room I stayed in had none.

Central London location. Absolutely perfect.

Prós: The hotel was centrally located right near the Waterloo bridge, literally just steps away from the London Eye. Also conveniently located near the Covent Garden tube stop, making it very easy to travel between places throughout London and still be close to the hotel to recover. The room was nice, smaller than expected but still met my stay needs. Complementary prosecco wine and money to use at their restaurants is a bonus if booked directly with them.

Contras: Take the £12 breakfast when you check in. It gets expensive if you feel like having breakfast at the hotel for several days at a time. The cost will cover you for your whole stay.

Great location

Prós: Great location, easy check-in.

Contras: Bar selection limited and drinks overpriced. Bellman also inflated cost of Healthrow Express and cab to Paddington Station in an effort to sell car service to Heathrow.

Great find in Central London

Prós: Friendly courteous staff and very clean hotel.

Contras: The walking area around the bed is a little tight.