Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to you from Heathrow Airport?
How do I find you after getting off the Airbus or leaving the Tube?
What do I get with my "English" Breakfast?
Where can I get information about travelling around London?
Where can I get information about theatres?
Where can I park the car?

How do I get to you from Heathrow Airport? Rates subject to change
Heathrow Express Take the non-stop Heathrow Express train straight into Paddington Station, leaves every 15minutes (journey time approximately 15 minutes) and costs £12. Children up to 15yrs are FREE. From Paddington Station take a 5minute taxi ride to the hotel - approximately £4
Airbus Take the A2 Airbus direct to the Marble Arch stop, leaves every 20-30 minutes. Costs £7 (Children 5-16yrs £4) and takes about 50 minutes depending on the traffic.
Taxi There are always plenty of taxis lining up waiting for customers, takes about 45 minutes, and costs about £35-£40 depending on the traffic delays, ie. it will cost more in the morning and evening peak periods. Do not use unauthorised drivers who offer their services at airports and stations.
The Tube

Take the tube to Holborn and change onto the Central Line and then take the westbound train to Marble Arch.Costs £4.00 (children 5-16 yrs £1.50) and takes about 1 hour. 
IMPORTANT NOTE - If your suitcases are heavy and you don't want to arrive in a sweat, choose one of the other routes in case the escalators in the underground aren't working


How do I find you after getting off the Airbus or leaving the Tube?
Take a print of our local map with you. Just turn right outside the tube and take the subway under Edgware Road and Stanhope Place is the first turning on the right.

What do I get with my "English" Breakfast?
Our policy is to make sure you start the day with a satisfying breakfast consisting of a choice of various cereals, choice of fruit juices, tea and coffee, toast, choice of jams, marmalade and honey, eggs (fried, scrambled, poached), grilled bacon, sausages, tomatoes, baked beans. If you're still hungry when you're finished, have more of whatever you want.

Where can I get information about travelling around London?
For a tube map of London and valuable information "dedicated to helping tourists find their way around the capital" before you arrive, visit http://www.londontransport.co.uk We recommend that travelling around London is quicker and easier by tube and the use of "Travelcards" is recommended for most tourists. Maps and other information are always available at our reception desk.

Where can I get information about theatres?
For a full list of what's on, theatre prices and maps of theatre locations, we recommend you visit http://www.londontheatre.co.uk/indexnoframe.html

Where can I park the car?
Parking costs for a car in central London are prohibitively expensive and you're strongly advised to use taxis or public transport whilst you're here. If you do have a car, there are parking meters at the door (£1 for 20 minutes!) or several parking garages in the immediate area, e.g £3.50 for 2hrs, £7 for 4 hrs, £21 for 24 hrs.
Street parking is free from 6.30pm - 8.30am Monday-Friday, and from Saturday 6.30pm - Monday 8.30am


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