By Melissa Voelker
The Tower of London is one of the best-known historical landmarks in London and a frequently visited area of the city. There are many hotels to choose from near the Tower of London, including two-star hotels that fit a smaller budget and yet still present many modern amenities. Some are close by transportation hubs such as King's Cross Station, others offer free on-site parking and Wi-Fi services, and others even offer room service.
Express by Holiday Inn - London City
Located within less than a mile and a half of the Tower of London is the Express by Holiday Inn. This hotel is also within 2 miles of sites such as St. Paul's Cathedral and King's Cross station, as well as the Liverpool Street national rail terminus. It has an on-site restaurant, complimentary continental breakfast, and parking with a fee. Wi-Fi and high-speed Internet access are both available, as well as currency exchange and satellite television. Rooms and suites are available in single or double sizes and also include sofa beds and private bathrooms, and they come in either smoking or nonsmoking.
Express by Holiday Inn
275 Old St.
London, England EC1V 9LN
011 (+44) 20 7300 4300
www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/lonct
Arriva Hotel
Just over 2 miles from the Tower of London is the Arriva Hotel. This establishment is also located within walking distance of King's Cross underground station, as well as the British Museum and Regent's Park. It includes a business center and a small dining area where a complimentary breakfast is offered with your stay. Rooms are available with refrigerators, Wi-Fi access for a fee, and private bathrooms. All rooms at the Arriva are nonsmoking.
Arriva Hotel
55 Swinton St.
Kings Cross
London, England WC1X 9NT
011 (+44) 20 7278 2666
www.hotelarriva.com/Default.aspx
Crystal Hotel
Just about two and a half miles from the Tower of London lies the Crystal Hotel. This establishment is also near Buckingham Palace, St. Paul's Cathedral and the Houses of Parliament, as well as within walking distance from Russell Square Underground Station. While there is no on-site dining room or restaurant, the Crystal Hotel does offer an extensive room service menu. There is also high-speed Internet access available for fee. All rooms come with TV and in-room movies, a fan, heating, and private showers. Some rooms also come with private toilets, while others share with adjoining rooms.
Crystal Hotel
42 Tavistock Place
Bloomsbury
London, England WC1H 9RE
011 (+44) 20 7837 3077
www.crystalhoteluk.com/
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About the Author:
Melissa Voelker has been a professional writer since 2002. She works full time at a TV station in the commercial traffic department and also writes for Paperbackreader.com and Pinkraygun.com. Her articles have appeared in "Listen," "The Spokesman Review" and "Freepress Houston."
