London: Kensington Premier Inn
Of the many hotels to choose in London, most are expensive, but the Premier Inn chain provides a reliable and inexpensive option. Premier Inns operate throughout the United Kingdom, and although they are usually "no-frills" hotels, they are clean and provide all the essentials for a comfortable stay, including a pleasant and helpful staff. The Premier Inn in Kensington offers an excellent location for exploring the city. It is within easy walking distance of attractions such as Kensington Palace, Albert Hall and the Victoria and Albert Museum. It is also near numerous restaurants and shops, including famed department stores such as Harrods and Harvey Nichols. Other popular sights are nearby and readily accessible by a short ride on the underground tube.
London Kensington -- Premier Inn
11 Knaresborough Place
London SW5 0TJ
011 (+44) 1582 567 890
premierinn.com
Canterbury: The Falstaff Hotel
Canterbury is a historical city in the southeast county of Kent. The Falstaff is a moderately priced hotel with a great deal of charm and a favorable location. Established as a coaching inn during the early 1400s, it has served as popular place for visitors to stay for the past 600 years. It is decorated in the comfortable and romantic style of an inn that has been plucked from the pages of a Charles Dickens novel such as "The Pickwick Papers" or "David Copperfield," which is partly set in Canterbury. Being near the West Gate of the city, this hotel is well situated for walking to the most visited locations in Canterbury, including Canterbury Cathedral, Marlowe Theater, Weaver's House, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church.
The Falstaff Hotel in Canterbury
8-10 St. Dunstan's St.
Canterbury, Kent CT2 8AF
011 (+44) 01227 462 138
thefalstaffincanterbury.com/index.html
Oxford: Mercure Eastgate
Although sometimes mistakenly thought to be in the Midlands, Oxford is actually the county town of the southeast county of Oxfordshire. The historic city of Oxford is most famous for its architecturally impressive university buildings, but it is also a good location from which to visit picturesque Cotswold locations and other historic areas, such as Stratford-Upon-Avon. The Mercure Eastgate Hotel is within footsteps of popular tourist attractions within the city of Oxford, including the colleges of Magdalen, Merton and Christ Church, and is also close to numerous eateries and the shopping center. The hotel itself is comfortable, and many of the standard rooms are spaciously large. It is kept immaculately clean, and the staff is accommodating. Room rates vary from moderate to slightly high, but the Eastgate remains a favorite choice for returning visitors.
Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel
73 High St.
Oxford OX1 4BE
011 (+44) 1865 248 332
mercure.com/gb/home/index.shtml
Bath: Royal Crescent Hotel
This is a magnificently luxurious hotel is the picturesque city of Bath in the southwest county of Somerset. The Royal Crescent offers an oasis in which to enjoy leisure and rejuvenation. Although it is expensive, price deals are sometimes available. Still, if you are looking for a luxury hotel, it is worth the money. It is impeccably decorated and fitted with every detail, and allows its guests to feel as if they were stepping back in time or into a fantasy. The Royal Crescent is a serene and relaxing location despite being in the city center, and it is near many of Bath's attractions, including the Jane Austen Center and a preserved Georgian residence, No. 1 Royal Crescent.
The Royal Crescent Hotel
16 Royal Crescent
Bath BA1 2LS
011 (+44) 01225 823 333
royalcrescent.co.uk/
