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...