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I need help with hotels in London

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Inthehouse12 · 10/03/2025 15:41

Sorry for posting under AIBU, but I'm stressing out trying to find a hotel when I actually don't know what I'm looking for! So we're going to the minecraft experience in London next month, the address is Corner Corner, Maritime St, London SE16 7LL. In Canada water. I've never been to London and am travelling from South wales. After searching for hotels using the postcode, so many hotels come up, but does anyone know what the best area would be for easy and quick access to the event? If anyone could help me, I'd be so grateful 🙏

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OnTheBoardwalk · 10/03/2025 20:46

dont drive and another vote for a premier inn

NancyJoan · 10/03/2025 20:44

Don’t drive; getting to that side of London from S Wales is hideous. Train to Paddington (look at the Friends and Family railcard). There are lots of hotels near Paddington, and it’s really well connected to get around London.

Nina1013 · 10/03/2025 20:34

I mean this kindly, if you cannot figure out how to locate a hotel yourself (and I totally get it if you’re unfamiliar with London) you are absolutely not prepared for the sheer hell that is driving in London!!! Get the train.

lemonmeringuepie1997 · 10/03/2025 20:27

I spent ages looking yesterday but ended up at the Premier Inn as usual.
We park at Westfield (White City) and just use the tubes.
Parking anywhere else is expensive.

KnickerFolder · 10/03/2025 17:47

The Hilton Doubletree on Rotherhithe Street has parking and is quite pleasant. Walking distance or 10 mins on the bus to Canada Water.

Mynewnameis · 10/03/2025 17:25

Don't drive.
If you want you can park at one of the hounslow stations near m4 and get tube from there.

Clarinet1 · 10/03/2025 16:41

Also, for transport information, have you downloaded the TFL app?
And if you are in Greenwich there are lots of other attractions to visit owing to its maritime history.

Merula · 10/03/2025 16:32

Inthehouse12 · 10/03/2025 16:09

I was thinking of driving there, but I'm also considering getting the train. I've heard it's a nightmare to drive around London. Would anyone advise against driving there?

Definitely advise against driving.

Clarinet1 · 10/03/2025 16:31

You could consider staying in Greenwich - a few stops or a short bus ride to Canada Water. Also, what about driving to the London suburbs and leaving the car there and then the train or tube in?

MumonabikeE5 · 10/03/2025 16:31

cestlavielife · 10/03/2025 15:43

Look for a premier inn nearby you cannot go wrong and know what you getting

EXACTLY THIS. Greenwich or westferry.
use google map directions to see which gets you the easiest public transport route from your London main line station
Or choose the one with cheapest parking option

id look it all up but I question how invested I am in this

ItisIbeserk · 10/03/2025 16:25

Catza · 10/03/2025 16:10

Yes but that means you have to take two modes of transport. By that logic you could be in Morden as it's "only two tube stops" to Canary Wharf from where you change to Jubilee line. Never mind an hour it will take you to get to London Bridge on Northern line then.

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Um, OK. It was a quick journey I did every day when I lived there.

Octavia64 · 10/03/2025 16:25

I have driven in central London.

It is not fun. Highly disrecommend. Also expensive with ULEZ and congestion charge

user1471464167 · 10/03/2025 16:20

I live in the area . Parking would be difficult . Though as it is in a shopping centre they may let you park in the car park there. You can get family rooms in the Rotherhithe Youth Hostel. 10 min walk . The Brunel Musuem which is very close is fascinating about how the first tunnel was built under the Thames

Catza · 10/03/2025 16:10

ItisIbeserk · 10/03/2025 16:02

Eh? It’s one tube stop away via Canary Wharf.

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Yes but that means you have to take two modes of transport. By that logic you could be in Morden as it's "only two tube stops" to Canary Wharf from where you change to Jubilee line. Never mind an hour it will take you to get to London Bridge on Northern line then.

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Inthehouse12 · 10/03/2025 16:09

I was thinking of driving there, but I'm also considering getting the train. I've heard it's a nightmare to drive around London. Would anyone advise against driving there?

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ItisIbeserk · 10/03/2025 16:02

Catza · 10/03/2025 16:00

DLR is miles away from Canada Water. The nearest one is in Deptford, I think. And that's a good 30 min bus ride.
Overground to Surrey Quays would work though.

I can't think of any hotels in nearby areas so I would probably go with Waterloo or London Bridge.

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Eh? It’s one tube stop away via Canary Wharf.

Catza · 10/03/2025 16:00

ItisIbeserk · 10/03/2025 15:49

Or the DLR.

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DLR is miles away from Canada Water. The nearest one is in Deptford, I think. And that's a good 30 min bus ride.
Overground to Surrey Quays would work though.

I can't think of any hotels in nearby areas so I would probably go with Waterloo or London Bridge.

mismomary · 10/03/2025 15:56

Minecraft experience! Thanks for the heads up!

twilightcafe · 10/03/2025 15:52

I would book a Premier Inn at London Bridge or Southwark. They are on the Jubilee Tube line which you can take to the event.
Both are also easy to get to from Paddington on the Tube (assuming you're coming in by train)

OneTC · 10/03/2025 15:52

Bermondsey area and tower bridge area both good for Canada water.

Plenty of travel lodge and premier Inn offerings

Fergalsharktale · 10/03/2025 15:51

Any of the Premier Inns near London Bridge station - There are a few there. Just put London Bridge into your search on the Premier Inn site.

2 stops on Jubilee line and close to all things central London if you want a bit of a mooch.

SheilaFentiman · 10/03/2025 15:51

Are you arriving by train into Paddington or are you driving to London?

CleanShirt · 10/03/2025 15:50

There's a Travelodge in Bermondsey that's about a 20 minute bus journey from your event and easy to get into other parts of London too.

Ringonrighthand · 10/03/2025 15:50

I would probably stay in Canary Wharf and get the tube over, it’s not far and Canary Wharf is lovely. You can sometimes get serviced apartments there too rather than hotel if you have family with you.

user1471464167 · 10/03/2025 15:49

There is a youth hostel that is very close by. There is a Premier Inn on Tower Bridge Rd with a bus direct to Canada Water.
HIlton in Surrey Quays all easy to get to . All about £100 a nightb

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