To think DH cant come to this

Eee, the chips on people's shoulders about London!
It just DOES have more art and culture (and shops, cafes, tourist attractions etc) than other places in the UK. That's just straight-up fact. I don't know why it's a 'sacred cow'

And the sweeping generalisations (largely by people who've never been) about the dangers of the tube , the filthiness of the whole place and the knife fights on every corner
I mean, rather than embarrass yourselves by parroting the most lurid headlines you've seen you could at least visit and see for yourselves.

I don't agree with the quoted poster's comments but again, just because you haven't been to London does not mean you are sheltered!

Some of us have never been to London and I for one would never! I need to have gone to London to know it's filthy and full of knife crime. That's not being 'sheltered' that's being sensible!
I'll stick to my beautiful little village in the Dales thanks

Obviously people can choose not to visit a particular place but at least make that decision based on accurate information!!

😂You have literally proved my point. It is a huge city full of variety and all types of places and people. It is not 'full' of knife crime neither is all of it 'filthy'.

Just stay sheltered if you prefer and stick to what you know though.

Yes, I forgive you.

Some of us have never been to London and I for one would never! I need to have gone to London to know it's filthy and full of knife crime. That's not being 'sheltered' that's being sensible!
I'll stick to my beautiful little village in the Dales thanks

It’s perfectly believable that someone could post total bollocks so assertively. You see it a lot…

FFS, Araiwa's comment was tongue in cheek, how many more times

Well you described it as the capital of England and imply it has the same status as Belfast so you'll forgive me for not realising you knew that

Do you work at the same company as the OP?

My job let's me. Look into it I'm sure it's fine. I had to speak at a conference in Nashville(US) and I took my dd and sister. I only had to pay their flights and food.

I didn’t claim flummoxation but yes, I have made exactly that point.

Yes I am aware of that, thanks to good ol colonisation

I didn’t see anyone say pilgrimage but the talk about aaaaaaarts and cultuuuuure was all a bit of a sacred cow vibe.

I do think it’s surprising to assume the majority of brits have been to London. None of my in-laws have. Not everyone I work with has. My grandfather has never been on a plane, and has taken a ferry to Scotland but not England. London’s a massive pain by boat anyway.

London isn't just the capital of England but the whole United Kingdom.

Has anyone used the word pilgrimage? I CBA to RTFT.

I haven’t commented on that part but London is the capital of the UK, is the largest city by some margin, and is a global tourist attraction.

I don’t think it’s unreasonable to assume the majority of Brits have at least visited despite the odd “hatred” towards one of the world’s greatest cities from people in parts of the country. I can never decide if that’s caused but jealousy or fear.

do all of these posters FLUMMOXED that someone in the UK hasn’t been to London also express theatrics if someone hasn’t been to Belfast or Edinburgh, or is it just the capital of England that we all must make a pilgrimage to?

That’s not true. No one is saying that Scotland doesn’t have art or culture but London has considerably more than Edinburgh.

The population of greater London is far more than the whole of Scotland so the opportunities are higher.

He probably reads the Mail and believes London is teeming with knife wielding hoodlums. 🙄

How clever of you to know the company policy. Are you psychic?

@KatieBr do you want dh to come? If not, say you've asked and he isnt allowed!

I went with DH to London at the start of January when he was working, he had a Premier Inn booked under single occupancy. When we arrived they just added me on, they are all double rooms so it makes no difference and doesn't cost any more, enjoy!

This would be totally fine at my workplace as long as meals were paid for himself.

that said, central London is absolutely fine by yourself, the tubes are very reliable. I commuted in and around London alone for years. I now work from home but regularly travel around Europe solo for work. I really enjoy that time on my own. Depends what you want/feel.

Well, exactly. That’s the point, you don’t have the Lion King as your only option in London. Nobody is saying Scotland doesn’t have arts and culture in spades but to compare any city in the country to London for sheer number and variety of high quality shows in at any one time is ridiculous.

I cannot see an issue provided
It doesn't interfere with your work
He does not incur cost to the company. Sharing the room when its paid for already is fine.
99% of employers would encourage it as it makes your stay more enjoyable and safe.