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The Parkwood occupies one of the best locations for a good-value hotel in London - near Oxford Street and Marble Arch on a fairly quiet street, just 50 yards from Hyde Park, in a section of London known as Connaught Village. The well maintained but simple bedrooms have TVs, hot beverage facilities and radios. The hotel prides itself on an excellent breakfast, in fact, the menu states that if you're still hungry, you can have another meal - for free. “Frommers”
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Budget-priced hotel rooms in a quiet street of historic Georgian buildings within easy walking distance of the West End for easy access to central theatres, shops and tourist sites. Friendly, easy-going atmosphere in this English Tourist Board registered hotel (3 Diamonds). Prices include full English breakfast, tax and service and the comfortable rooms have TV with free satellite film and sports channels, tea/coffee, radio, direct-dial phone, etc. Free email access for guests' use.
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In a quiet street burt very close to the city centre. Just 2 minutes from Oxford St. and with Hyde Park at the end of the road.
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Directions
From Heathrow
Heathrow Express Take the non-stop Heathrow Express train straight into Paddington Station, leaves every 15minutes (journey time approximately 15 minutes) and costs £13. Children up to 15yrs are £6. From Paddington Station take a 5 minute taxi ride to the hotel - approximately £5
Airbus Take the A2 Airbus direct to the Marble Arch stop, leaves every 20-30 minutes. Costs £8 (Children 3-15yrs £4) and takes about 90 minutes depending on the traffic.
Taxi There are always plenty of taxis lining up waiting for customers, takes about 45 minutes, and costs about £35-£40 depending on the traffic delays, ie. it will cost more in the morning and evening peak periods. Do not use unauthorised drivers who offer their services at airports and stations.
The Tube Take the tube to Holborn and change onto the Central Line and then take the westbound train to Marble Arch.Costs £4.00 (children 5-16 yrs £1.50) and takes about 1 hour.
IMPORTANT NOTE - If your suitcases are heavy and you don't want to arrive in a sweat, choose one of the other routes in case the escalators in the underground aren't working
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