London hotel neighborhood and family tour recommendations

[kitkat343]

Can anyone recommend a convenient neighborhood for a hotel? We will try priceline but wanted to know which neighborhood is most convenient. Also, what attractions are best for young children in London (age 2 and 6)

[Bob++]

There are so many hotels. If this is for a pre-cruise stay, the Waterloo area is convenient for a train to Southampton on sailing day - if you are sailing from Southampton. Maybe a little more information would elicit a more useful answer.

 

As for attractions - The London Eye is good; The Tower of London always goes down well and you can take a boat down the river to get there. The London Dungeon is always a hit too. I am afraid that a two-year-old is probably not going to find much interesting. There are babysitting services and your hotel may have one.

 

http://www.rockabyebabysitters.co.uk/

[Twickenham]

Can anyone recommend a convenient neighborhood for a hotel? We will try priceline but wanted to know which neighborhood is most convenient. Also, what attractions are best for young children in London (age 2 and 6)

 

If you're seeking a room for 2 adults and 2 kids, Priceline is a non-starter. They only guarantee a room for 2 people; while in the US you can usually call and get a room for 4 after booking, that simply won't work in Europe, where rooms for 4 are rare.

[Morgans]

We have a 2 yr old grandson & 5 yr old grandaughter living in London and here are some activities we would recommend:-

 

Tower of London

St Katherine Docks ( children can run around, look at the marina & boats, little bridges to cross & lots of family restaurants.) This is an area next to the Tower.

Walk over Tower Bridge (there's a lift on the south side which makes it easier and walk along the river past HMS Belfast.) On hot days there are magic fountains to jump around.

Unicorn Childrens Theatre - often productions are on for little ones (near Tower Bridge.

The Museum of London - (not the British Museum) has a hands on children's area and several very interesting exhibits such as the Lord Mayors Golden coach complete with model horses. There are childrens trails to follow. It is easily reached on the 100 bus from Tower Gateway.

 

On the other side of London there is St James Park which is in front of Buckingham Palace and which is delightful for children. They can feed the birds and buy ice creams - lakes, waterfalls, squirrels etc.

 

London Aquarium (perfect for both ages) and can be reached by boat from The Tower of London which makes it more exciting. The London Eye is good fun too. Don't bother with the London Dungeon unless you want to terrify your 2 yr old.

 

Hotels which cater well for families are the Guoman Tower Hotel (spectacular views overlooking Tower Bridge by night.) they have family rooms with free teddy bears. Also the Taj St James Court hotel, again with family rooms and free teddy bears/childrens packs. Beautiful courtyard with fountain and model elephants. Spectacular to see. Childrens menu. This hotel is near Buckingham Palace.

 

Note that I am sure you will be bringing a push chair with you for the 2 yr old (need one for little legs and long walks) and that small children are free on London Transport so no need for Oyster cards. They can just jump on and off with you! Hope this helps. Any questions, we will try to answer.

[TMLAalum]

Can anyone recommend a convenient neighborhood for a hotel? We will try priceline but wanted to know which neighborhood is most convenient. Also, what attractions are best for young children in London (age 2 and 6)

 

With little ones, why not consider an apartment rental? More room for them than in a hotel + kitchen facilities would be just 2 of the benefits a flat offers.

[ToriaT]

Hotels are frightfully expensive... many of the reasonable ones are booked. I just booked the Days hotel in Waterloo. The price was right I booked through trip advisor. The hotel is similar to a day's inn. It is conveniently located..we take cabs and don't walk.

 

 

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