Collingham Apartments, London

Advantages: Convenient method of transport, frequent trains, Easy to get around
Disadvantages: Signal Failures, Broken Trains and Heat!

...to operate a generally poor service and the trains are in desperate need of upgrading. Many of the stations are falling apart and the general atmosphere on this line is glum. The control centre for the District Line is located at Earls Court, and all trains on the line pass through here. Earls Court also provides a link to the Piccadilly Line. Perhaps surprisingly, the District Line operates two different types of train. The main line services run D stock trains. The branches that run to Edgware Road and Olympia run C type trains. Don’t ask me what the difference is because I don’t know, but I thought it was quite remarkable that one line is capable of running two different types of rolling stock. ○ Fact: The District Line covers a distance of 40 miles! ♣ The East London Line ♣... Read review

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Advantages: One of the world's great cosmopolitan centers
Disadvantages: So much city . . . so little time

...with perfect strangers. For visitors more inclined toward the comforts of home, self-catering apartments are available and can often be had for a nightly rate that is less than that of most hotels. In this case, the catch is generally a requirement for a 7-night minimum stay. Staying in an apartment is hands-down the best way for a family to visit London, as it allows family members more "personal" space, and it makes meal preparation an option. •••Getting Around••• When staying in London, by all means, use public transportation--and whenever possible, walk. Walking in this ancient city can be an absolute joy, and all visitors should include time in their itineraries for leisurely ambulatory sightseeing. In general, public transportation by cab is expensive but comfortable, whereas travel by bus... Read review

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Advantages: Good value, good standard, good location
Disadvantages: Not for anyone who wants some pampering

...When you arrange hotel accommodation, your choice of venue will certainly depend on the nature of your visit. What I mean by this, is that you wouldn’t stay in a Travel Inn for your honeymoon. According to the nature of my business travel, I have found that on each visit to London, I have very different requirements, according to who I’m with, where I need to be and (if I’m honest) what kind of mood I’m in. An increasingly large share of the hotel market is being taken up by Apartment Hotels. These buildings offer short or long-term accommodation for travellers who are happy to be relatively self-sufficient. These venues generally don’t offer the traditional services such as a restaurant room service and breakfast and instead provide modern facilities in a self-catering apartment. There is good potential... Read review

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