Wednesday, November 19, 2008

A Tale of Two Hostels: London

According to some website (the best place to get creditble inforation) The Radisson Edwardian in Heathrow has been voted the best airport hotel by some pack of snobs at some point in time. I would have to concur- but as the premiere classe hotel is the only other I've stayed in that's probably not a large enough sample for such awards to be handed out.

So I had a lovely bed, a TV with lots of different stations, in more languages that just French, which had a personalised greeting message on the screen when I arrived. There was a bath, a desk AND a small table (so many places to sit!) and amusing things like a minibar, personal safe and steam press.

I had a burger for dinner and a glass of wine at the bistro, and another drink in the lounge bar afterwards, all of which cost me more than my average weekly food budget...

All in all it was a lovely experience, but considering it was about 3-5 times the amout I normally pay for accomodation,I don't think it's a lifestyle habit I'll be adopting any time soon.

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