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 Posted: 10:51 - 12 Sep 2013 Post subject: Where to stay in London |
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I'll be heading down to London from York next Monday to get my passport renewed. Will be staying one or two nights. Can anyone recommend a bike-friendly hotel somewhere within the M25? Was thinking something along the lines of a Travelodge with decent motorcycle parking.
Of course, if anyone in London is willing to put me up for a day or two in exchange for beer tokens, please PM me  ____________________ Motorsapien Art |
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Ah, I should have mentioned that it's a Malaysian passport and the destination being the M'sian immigration office in Belgrave Square.
That being said, that Travelodge looks close enough to Belgrave Square as well. Will give it a look, Google reviews mention of thieves checking out their car park though  ____________________ Motorsapien Art |
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A fair few premier inns around London have secure underground parking, should be able to find one not too far away i'd of thought  |
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Ooo, I love Belgrave Square, its quite plain in terms of street furniture or wildlife, but the buildings are big and glorious architecture, and the streets are wide and sweeping on a bike: mostly empty cos of the embassies ...
... but if you're not used to London, it's a cunt to get into from almost everywhere: bordered by junctions at Sloane Square, Hyde Park Corner, Knightsbridge and Victoria. All awful log-jams of stressy traffic.
So if you're not fond of traffic or stress, park up (accept Conan's offer) and get the tube, its only a couple of stops from where he is suggesting his offer of secure parking. Or take a bus, stroll and enjoy the scenery. ____________________ Not nearly as interesting in real life. |
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Thanks for all the help, offers and PMs guys, really appreciate it.
I've decided to stay at the Palmers Lodge hostel in Willesden. £28 for two nights, free breakfast and they have parking too. Should be good. If it's a nice place for bikers I'll spread the word! ____________________ Motorsapien Art |
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One would hope it is, as it has 60 "classic" bikes in the bar and a Watsonian sidecar as a display statue.
Looks quite tidy for a youth hostel, do you have to be a youth to use them? (last stayed at one in 1984!  ) |
Ha yes, I caught a glimpse of the bikes in one of their website photos. Didn't realise it was a display, thought some vintage rideout was in session!
Palmers Lodge is apparently a 'boutique hostel', they aim to be one level above your usual YHA. Independent of the YHA as well so anyone can stay there. Frankly, it looks like they give you a ton of stuff for just £15 a night. Free breakfast, linen, wifi etc, not exactly no-frills! Will see how it's like.
If anyone sees someone in blue/yellow leathers on a heavily modified red CB500 getting overwhelmed by the London crowds, it's probably me Off to watch as many RoyalJordanian vlogs as I can for reconnaissance purposes... ____________________ Motorsapien Art |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 13 years, 38 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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