London Master Thread

[MeirS]

It’s a bit closer to GG & Hendon than other parts of the city & the one time we took an Uber from GG back to our hotel it cost about 18£. (Not sure why somebody said earlier it cost them 140£ for a ride to the city… even further in shouldn’t be that much more.)

It's possible that a black cab will charge you £100 for a ride which Uber would charge £18-30.
Never take black cabs.

[NoIdea]

Looking to book a marriot hotel in London mid-summer 3 nights. Just me and the wife. Assuming we are looking to do the usual touristy things, where would you recommend we stay?

[ludmila]

It's possible that a black cab will charge you £100 for a ride which Uber would charge £18-30.
Never take black cabs.

I used black cabs a lot, never had a problem. I really doubt if he went by the meter the charge would be that high compared to Uber.

[dpk4588]

FYI Reubens on Baker Street has closed

I found out the hard way, showing up there on Monday only to find them closed. I thought maybe it was because of the Bank Holiday, but apparently that wasn't it.

[Luvtotravel]

i have a 9 hour layover in london. landing in lhr 10:20 pm departing from lgw 7:20am. whats smartest way to go about it? hotel? near which airport? is there over night lounge i can crash in?

[Luvtotravel]

does anyone know if/where i can find sleeping pods in lhr or lgw?

[damaxer91]

Fascinating story of the Kever of a great tzadik in London which is worth a stop: https://soundcloud.com/user-18061157/the-tragic-death-of-rav-lazer-telzer

[davidmal]

i have a 9 hour layover in london. landing in lhr 10:20 pm departing from lgw 7:20am. whats smartest way to go about it? hotel? near which airport? is there over night lounge i can crash in?

for such a short stop stay near airport

[Luvtotravel]

for such a short stop stay near airport

of course stay near airport but which one? And is there any way to rent a sleep good to save on the hotel stay?

[G11600]

of course stay near airport but which one? And is there any way to rent a sleep good to save on the hotel stay?

Ideally stay at Gatwick. There is a Hilton connected to South Terminal and Hampton Inn connected to North Terminal, both fine and normally pretty cheap.
Main problem is that last bus from Heathrow to Gatwick as at 2245, so unlikely to make that. IF there are two or more of you, arrange a minicab as that won't be much more than bus fare. IF just one - can you stretch to minicab? Will make your life much easier.
Otherwise - there is Yotel in Heathrow TErminal 4 and Gatwick. Depending on which terminal you arrive at this may also be good option.

[Srsy]

How much is it to go from Marriot Marble Arch to Golders Green? 

[Hjay]

How much is it to go from Marriot Marble Arch to Golders Green?

Uber at about 7pm cost me £17.61

[Srsy]

Uber at about 7pm cost me £17.61

Just debating where to stay during the week Golders Green vs staying on points but Marble Arch

[Luvtotravel]

Ideally stay at Gatwick. There is a Hilton connected to South Terminal and Hampton Inn connected to North Terminal, both fine and normally pretty cheap.
Main problem is that last bus from Heathrow to Gatwick as at 2245, so unlikely to make that. IF there are two or more of you, arrange a minicab as that won't be much more than bus fare. IF just one - can you stretch to minicab? Will make your life much easier.
Otherwise - there is Yotel in Heathrow TErminal 4 and Gatwick. Depending on which terminal you arrive at this may also be good option.

tx! I'll b arriving at nine so the 2245 bus (10:45?) Shouldn't b a problem. R there sleeping pods or overnight lounges in gatwick?

[Srsy]

I was wondering if anyone has feedback on Threadneedles Autograph Collection, London Marriot Hotel Maida Vale or London Marriott Hotel Regents Park?  This would be instead of staying at Marriot Marble Arch.

[Hjay]

I was wondering if anyone has feedback on Threadneedles Autograph Collection, London Marriot Hotel Maida Vale or London Marriott Hotel Regents Park?  This would be instead of staying at Marriot Marble Arch.

I recently stayed at marble arch because it’s pretty much midway between the city & golders green & right next to a shul.

[G11600]

tx! I'll b arriving at nine so the 2245 bus (10:45?) Shouldn't b a problem. R there sleeping pods or overnight lounges in gatwick?

Yes, there are sleeping pods in South Terminal (but may be more expensive than Hilton/Hampton Inn). No lounges open overnight IIRC, and anyway you won't be able to clear security night before.

https://www.yotel.com/en/hotels/yotelair-london-gatwick

[Srsy]

I recently stayed at marble arch because it’s pretty much midway between the city & golders green & right next to a shul.

The other hotels are also near a shul.

[Hjay]

The other hotels are also near a shul.

Scratch that I actually stayed at Marriott park lane, shul was about a 3 min walk.

[NoIdea]

Scratch that I actually stayed at Marriott park lane, shul was about a 3 min walk.

What did you think of the marriot park lane?