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ST, I am contemplating a long weekend in London at some point. I would probably use hotel points. Which of these two do you choose?

Posted by ty97 Feb 21 '23, 12:34

Consider them equal points-wise (they aren't exactly equal but the difference isn't huge).

Which hotel and location do you like?

https://www.sterminshotel.co.uk/

https://www.banksidehotel.com/#

Responses:

Ermin's. Closer to an underground station and it looks fancier. -- nm - sycor Feb 21, 12:40 5
- the lobby etc is fancy. basic room was on the small, old side (but looks like it has been upgraded some since my stay) -- nm - hollywood big shot Feb 21, 12:42 4
  - Fair point. I felt that way about the Brown Hotel in Louisville. -- nm - sycor Feb 21, 12:45 3
    - it wasn’t a surprise since all London hotels in the city are generally older and smaller than a US room. I don’t spend any time in it other than sleep - hollywood big shot Feb 21, 12:47 2
      - Last time I went to London I stayed in a hostel so I may not be the best person to judge a hotel. -- nm - sycor Feb 21, 12:55
      - I expect London (and Europe in general) hotel rooms to be small so it's fine -- nm* - ty97 Feb 21, 12:51
I stayed at St Ermins in 2005. it was fine and a short walk to Victoria which is always a solid transit hub -- nm - hollywood big shot Feb 21, 12:38 4
- Bankside sounds more boutique which I’m not always crazy about but Southbank is a more happening area lately than Westminster, which is kinda dull -- nm - hollywood big shot Feb 21, 12:41 3
  - As long as I have a transit access, I can make just about anything work -- nm - ty97 Feb 21, 12:51 2
    - if it’s close to London Bridge station, probably fine -- nm - hollywood big shot Feb 21, 12:52 1
      - Oh I meant for either/any hotel. Ermin does seem more convenient to the tube -- nm - ty97 Feb 21, 12:53
Neither. For our UK trip we chose small, local hotels and *loved* it. -- nm - Spawn Feb 21, 12:36 2
- Okay, but I am planning to use *points* -- nm - ty97 Feb 21, 12:37 1
  - Eh, use them on your next one! - Spawn Feb 21, 12:41
whichever is closest to the bulk of your visit. -- nm - Peglegpete Feb 21, 12:35 1
- This can definitely make a big impact on there to stay. -- nm - sycor Feb 21, 12:46

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