HOTELS, B&BS AND HOSTELS - London - page 323

BANKSIDE AND SOUTHWARK
IBIS STYLES LONDON SOUTHWARK ROSE
43-47 Southwark Bridge Rd London Bridge 020 7015 1480, www.ibis.com . MAP
The Southwark Rose is a good central, budget option with contemporary design touches
that raise the ambience a little above the other bland chain hotels in this area. Rooms are
generally comfortable and clean and a buffet breakfast is included in rates, which vary
widely depending on availability. Free wi-fi. £120
THAMESIDE YHA
20 Salter Rd Rotherhithe 0845 371 9756, www.yha.org.uk . MAP
London's largest YHA hostel, with 320 beds, is in a quiet spot near the river. It can feel a
bit of a trek from the centre, but it often has space and there's a good pub next door. Self-
catering is available, and there's a restaurant serving breakfast and dinner. Free wi-fi for
members. Dorms £25; doubles £50
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KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA
ASTER HOUSE
3 Sumner Place South Kensington 020 7581 5888, www.asterhouse.com . MAP
Pleasant, award-winning B&B in a luxurious, white-stuccoed South Ken street with a
lovely garden at the back and a large conservatory where breakfast is served. £200
B+B BELGRAVIA
64-66 Ebury St Victoria 020 7259 8570, www.bb-belgravia.com . MAP
Very close to the train and coach station, this is a real rarity in this neck of the woods - a
B&B with flair. The rooms are comfortable, with original features as well as stylish mod-
ern touches. Communal spaces are light and well designed, and staff welcoming and enthu-
siastic. Free wi-fi and bike loan. £100
CARING HOTEL
24 Craven Hill Gardens Bayswater, Queensway or Lancaster Gate 020 7262 8708,
www.caringhotel.co.uk . MAP
This large guesthouse, in a quiet street, is a popular, reliable choice. Rooms are clean and
functional: some have shared facilities, some showers only, and others are en suite. Free
wi-fi in public areas and free continental breakfast. £70
COLUMBIA HOTEL
95-99 Lancaster Gate Lancaster Gate 020 7402 0021, www.columbiahotel.co.uk . MAP
This large hotel, once five Victorian houses, offers singles, doubles, triples and quads,
some with views over Hyde Park. It's all a bit dated but the cocktail bar, with its vaguely
Art Deco feel, has a certain faded charm. £105