Zathras 234 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Planning my honeymoon trip to Chicago and discovered that I can get to London for all of $900. Problem is then the accomodations for me and the wifey. Any suggestions of cheap places to stay? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 14132 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 London-wise, it depends on what level of comfort you're after. I know of a couple of hostels that are supposed to be perfectly acceptable - www.newcrossinn.co.uk and http://www.travelstay.com/pages/GeneratorHostel.htm - but if you're talking honeymoon type stuff, I imagine you'd want something a tad more upscale. Which is where (a) it gets expensive, and ( my knowledge runs out. These points are not unconnected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zathras 234 Posted October 30, 2006 Author Share Posted October 30, 2006 Doesn't necessarily have to be wonderful; just a private room and a full size bed.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 336 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Try this.. www.octopustravel.com I've used them loads of times and they're pretty reasonable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 8925 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 There are a few decent hotels in Jesmond I've been so far. You can find something between 20-40 quid per person. In Gateshead I've been to the Bewick Hotel which was cheap and all right (the breakfast could need improvement though). Depending on what is cheap for you, there is always the Royal Station which is central and sort of cheap. Might be not recommendable for a honeymoon. The only time I staid there the fire alarm when on about 100 times and I had the same amount of random girls knocking at the doors between 3-4 am... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Try this.. www.octopustravel.com I've used them loads of times and they're pretty reasonable. Why would you stay in a Hotel in Nyacastle Cath? Unless it's something to do with Cheggers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 336 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Try this.. www.octopustravel.com I've used them loads of times and they're pretty reasonable. Why would you stay in a Hotel in Nyacastle Cath? Unless it's something to do with Cheggers. I just happened to chance upon Mr Chegwin at Malmaison I've used them several times for London hotels and never had any bother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W 0 Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 The Holiday Inn Express in the the City centre is OK for Yanks (who tend to have higehr standards than Brits) Lahndahn is a bugger to be honest - checkout Lonely Planet or try Expedia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 For London, location is the most important aspect for a stay so i would highly recommend a 'serviced apartment'. You should be able to get a decent place to stay with good facilities in a part of london you want to stay in for less than £100 per night for both people. Just google 'serviced apartments london' and look for the area you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 35318 Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Did Zathras finally hit the jackpot then? I remember when he would be planning honeymoons for every lass he went out on a date with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-mag 1 Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Did Zathras finally hit the jackpot then? I remember when he would be planning honeymoons for every lass he went out on a date with. Aye, I remember that. Seemed he'd go to any length to impress an all..rememeber that pic of him with his lass and her family in full traditional german dress? Wtf? Must have been love. Incidentally, is this the same lass? As for hotels in Newcastle, the Malmaison is canny pricey and canny-not-up-to-much-really-if-you-ask-me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 35318 Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Is The Vermont supposed to be any good? I've been to reception things there, but I've no idea what the rooms are like or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radgina 1 Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Is The Vermont supposed to be any good? I've been to reception things there, but I've no idea what the rooms are like or anything. Nope...give that one a miss, the rooms are minging Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 14132 Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Speaking of minging, be sure to avoid anywhere Smooth Operator's worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 17987 Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Is The Vermont supposed to be any good? I've been to reception things there, but I've no idea what the rooms are like or anything. Nope...give that one a miss, the rooms are minging Christ, it must be bad..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radgina 1 Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Is The Vermont supposed to be any good? I've been to reception things there, but I've no idea what the rooms are like or anything. Nope...give that one a miss, the rooms are minging Christ, it must be bad..... I do have standards you know depite popular "assumed" opinion !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 1 Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Is The Vermont supposed to be any good? I've been to reception things there, but I've no idea what the rooms are like or anything. Nope...give that one a miss, the rooms are minging Christ, it must be bad..... I do have standards you know depite popular "assumed" opinion !! Just no culinary standards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radgina 1 Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Is The Vermont supposed to be any good? I've been to reception things there, but I've no idea what the rooms are like or anything. Nope...give that one a miss, the rooms are minging Christ, it must be bad..... I do have standards you know depite popular "assumed" opinion !! Just no culinary standards. true...tonight I may have a chinese ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zathras 234 Posted October 31, 2006 Author Share Posted October 31, 2006 Did Zathras finally hit the jackpot then? I remember when he would be planning honeymoons for every lass he went out on a date with. Aye, I remember that. Seemed he'd go to any length to impress an all..rememeber that pic of him with his lass and her family in full traditional german dress? Wtf? Must have been love. Incidentally, is this the same lass? As for hotels in Newcastle, the Malmaison is canny pricey and canny-not-up-to-much-really-if-you-ask-me. Here I don't have to put up with this abuse! No way in hell I'll be bringin' the wife to meet you miserable bastards! I was going to suggest meeting up before the Watford match but you can just fugettabottit. Actually, she vetoed the $900 + food and lodging budget. Next time, I hope. Thanks for the advice though, folks. (NOT aimed at Gemmill) P.S. yeah, it's the same girl, manc-mag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-mag 1 Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Did Zathras finally hit the jackpot then? I remember when he would be planning honeymoons for every lass he went out on a date with. Aye, I remember that. Seemed he'd go to any length to impress an all..rememeber that pic of him with his lass and her family in full traditional german dress? Wtf? Must have been love. Incidentally, is this the same lass? As for hotels in Newcastle, the Malmaison is canny pricey and canny-not-up-to-much-really-if-you-ask-me. Here I don't have to put up with this abuse! No way in hell I'll be bringin' the wife to meet you miserable bastards! I was going to suggest meeting up before the Watford match but you can just fugettabottit. Actually, she vetoed the $900 + food and lodging budget. Next time, I hope. Thanks for the advice though, folks. (NOT aimed at Gemmill) P.S. yeah, it's the same girl, manc-mag. Good man so it is! Said it had to have been love! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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