| the 2012 London Olympics fast approaching, it's time to | | | | London's many budget hotel chains is a good way to |
| start thinking of where you'd like to stay for the | | | | ensure a certain standard of accommodation. Usually |
| events. Here's our guide to the top hotels for all | | | | the earlier you can book, the cheaper the rate. |
| budgets. | | | | Just a short walk from The O2 and near to North |
| Luxury London Hotels near Olympic Venues | | | | Greenwich tube station, the Express by Holiday Inn |
| Seeing the Olympic and Paralympic Games in London | | | | London Greenwich is a contemporary budget hotel. |
| may be a once in a lifetime experience, so there's no | | | | The hotel is also near to Greenwich Park, which will |
| better time to splash out on one of London's finest | | | | host the equestrian events in London 2012. Children |
| hotels. With most of the action taking place around | | | | under 18 can stay for free in family rooms, so it's a |
| Greenwich, this may be the most convenient location | | | | good choice if you're travelling with kids. |
| for many visitors; however there will be excellent | | | | Travelodge is one of the biggest budget hotel chains, |
| transport links across London to all 2012 venues. | | | | offering a number of cheap hotels across London. The |
| With a stunning waterside setting, the Radisson | | | | Travelodge London Docklands is in an ideal, central |
| Edwardian New Providence Wharf is ideally located | | | | location for London 2012. The hotel offers spacious, |
| for The O2 (The site for North Greenwich Arenas 1 | | | | comfortable en suite rooms, with tea and coffee |
| and 2), which can be seen from the hotel's huge | | | | making facilities. |
| windows. This 4-star hotel has 169 spacious bedrooms | | | | Alternative Accommodation for London 2012 |
| and suites, including a stunning 7th floor penthouse with | | | | During the summer months, many university halls of |
| fantastic views. | | | | residence are rented out, and these will provide an |
| The London Marriott West India Quay Hotel is the | | | | additional 30,000 beds for London 2012. Situated on the |
| nearest 5-star hotel to The O2 and in a perfect | | | | edge of the city, near to public transport links, |
| location to catch the best of London 2012. This | | | | Alexander Fleming Halls of Residence is part of the |
| luxurious hotel has a superb restaurant and bar, with | | | | University of Westminster. The halls offer single rooms |
| outdoor terraces where you can dine al fresco. Plus, if | | | | in self-contained flats for 4 to 8 people, so they are |
| all the sporting action of the Olympics has inspired you | | | | ideal for groups or lone travellers. |
| to get active, there is a 24-hour fitness suite and | | | | Alternatively, some Londoners will open their homes to |
| sauna. | | | | guests to provide homestay accommodation as part |
| Budget Accommodation for London 2012 | | | | of a special programme for London 2012. Primarily this |
| There is plenty of budget accommodation available for | | | | arrangement will be for families of Olympic athletes; |
| London 2012, even within easy access of some the | | | | however there are already many London Homestays |
| main Olympic venues. Budget hotels are ideal if you | | | | in operation that are open to all. With a friendly, homely |
| are looking for basic but clean and comfortable | | | | atmosphere, homestays offer a great alternative to |
| accommodation. Booking a hotel that is part of one of | | | | London hotels. |