To think DH cant come to this

Check your company's travel policy, I have never worked somewhere this has been an issue but if you'd rather be as transparent as possible you can also check with your manager if the room has been reserved with a single occupancy rate/if there is a fee you'd need to pay to add on.

Though separately, your DH sounds like a bit of an idiot. Children use the tube, and since he's never been who is he to "recommend" it? On what basis is he acting like the use of public transport in (assuming here) the country you live in beyond you?

It will be fine for him to go.

But central London and the Tube are very easy to get around, probably one of the easiest cities in the world. Download a free Tube app to find out which line to take

Do you mean for work?

I worked for a large insurance company and travelled from Glasgow to London every week.

If I couldn't get a hotel within walking distance to my office, I would book a hotel that was on the underground line my office was on so I was only getting one train and not having to change. Just for ease, no other reason.

I travelled all over the UK for work on my own and was absolutely fine ☺️

I’m wandering around all sorts of parts of London late at night when travelling. Honestly can’t understand what your OP’s issue is. I’ve never had a single issue.

where are you travelling from?

I think it depends - are other people from your work going too, or just you? If other colleagues are also travelling there then you’ll probably hang out with them in the evening/afterwards, so it would be a bit weird for your DH to tag along too.

If you’re going alone it shouldn’t be an issue.

The going with you is one thing but the implication you can't do it alone is concerning. Is he often negative about your abilities? I'd tell him it was against company policy and go and enjoy. Its London, not Mars (although I'd go to Mars alone too if I could)

What do you mean by that? Most people that go into London use the underground at some point. Your update on your DH’s comment about it, is really very strange. Are you not normally allowed to go places on your own?

I wouldn't be thrilled by his almost deliberately trying to scare you about the 'big bad tube in big bad London'. It's really not that big a deal.

I am floored that adults born and living in the UK have never visited London

There's two issues here. The first is what your company travel policy says, which you will need to check because none of us know. But it's not unreasonable for you to ask your work the question.

The other is why your husband assumes you're not competent to travel in London by yourself, especially as he's never been! On the face of it, he is being very patronising, but only you will know if he's being unreasonable.

I work in London 3 days a week and stay in hotels. (Live in Wales.)

why on earth wouldn’t you be able to deal with the tube??

I can assure you there's nothing scary about getting the tube in central London on your own. What on earth does he think will happen?

Bollocks.

(In over 20 years as a senior HR professional and manager this has never ever been an issue. (It was sold as a perk at my last job!))

We did this on occasion (childcare permitting) and even left Friday evening for a Monday start so we had the weekend together. We paid the extras but nobody was too bothered.

Is your DH going to be your bodyguard on the tube, and make sure you arrive safely at work? That's somewhat insulting to your abilities as an adult.

Have you ever caught a train or tram before? It's exactly like that. Find the right tube and get in it. If you get the wrong one, just get on another one going back the way you came.
London is full of tourists all using the tube. Most Londoners are very happy to help. We may have a reputation for not wanting to engage in chitchat with strangers, but we are generally good with telling you where the Victoria line goes.
If it really bothers you, we have buses too. They run really late at night si you wint get stranded. Google maps will tell you which bus you need and when to get off.

You will probably be fine with having your DH with you, but don't do it out of fear.

Post which Premier Inn you're staying in somewhere - here or Travel - and people will have lots of suggestions of things to di.

The hotel is paid for so doesn't really matter if there are one or two people in it but just to keep yourself right, ask your company if it's okay.

Providing you're not claiming expenses for DH's meals, drinks or travel I think you'd be fine.

However, I worked in London a couple of days a week for years and I was absolutely fine on the tube, and in the city, by myself.

What does anyone’s personal experience have to do with the OP unless by some fluke they work at the same company? Yet she’s asked.

Why wouldn't he recommend it? Given he's never been to London.

I’ve just seen your update and seen that he is suggesting this to “help” you. Honestly if you don’t want to add on a bit of sightseeing where you want his company, don’t bring him. The tube is really easy to use and the city is very safe - lots of it is walkable too if staying central.

I travel with work and I would be expected to log on remotely the day I arrive and work and also afternoon post conference, or even be in the bar to network after.

@JustMarriedBecca - that's lovely for you, but what has it remotely got to do with OP? She's specifically said she doesn't have to work the day she arrives

you should be able to do this on your own
he is being unfair

Where are you from that London is this huge scary adventure that you have never done before? You sound quite sheltered!