sawasdee

First time travelling to London & considering a stay at Clermont Victoria for 4 nights fri-tues then train or Nat Express to Southampton port. Seems like we'd be much closer and walkable to more attractions if we stayed closer to St James area. Even with all the transportation options around Victoria station should we just increase the budget for a more centrally located hotel? Maybe Sofitel, Conrad or St Ermin's? Would prefer to be able to walk back to the hotel in the evenings & be in a nice walkable area but looks like Victoria may require we take a tube or bus back from Piccadilly, Regent St. or Mayfair. Am I over thinking this? Thanks for helping me decide...

I only see options to deposit or pay in full online for a cruise I'm considering. There used to be an option to place a hold for a day or two. Am I missing it somewhere? Has this changed? Looking to book for the fall- so not past final. Thank you !

Are there any noise issues from the deck below in the Verandah cabins deck 4 mid/aft area on Rotterdam? Those extended balconies looks great but deciding between booking there or deck 5 with cabins above and below. Thank you!

Just saw a TV ad for a new series called -The Real Love Boat- a new reality dating show setting sail this fall??