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Another great West End hotel worth paying a trip to is St Martins Lane. This one was famously designed by Philipp Starck and it has a really brilliant restaurant – Asia de Cuba. Its bar, Light Bar, is where all the beautiful people hang out and the basement houses an exclusive private members club (Bungalow 8).]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19679 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19678 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19678 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19648
Budget hotels
Located in London's East End both the Travelodge (www.travelodge.co.uk) and Holiday Inn Express (www.holidayinn.co.uk) serve Canary Wharf via a complimentary 15 minute minibus route (usually morning and evenings only). Prices start from around GBP65 and therefore the hotels make a perfect stop for the budget-conscious traveller.
Advantages - cheap and cheerful. Typically relatively new and situated around the Excel exhibition centre so good for attendees to this and Canary Wharf
Disadvantages - Poorly connected to the City (taxi, bus or DLR are your only options) and not much to do in the evening.

Mid-class hotels
Located across the river in Rotherhithe, the Hilton Docklands is not so much in the Docklands as overlooking. Access to the hotel is by free shuttle bus from the nearby Canada Water station (5 min bus ride). Access to Canary Wharf can be achieved via aforementioned shuttle service to the tube and then one stop on the Jubilee line to Canary Wharf or via the boat service which operated throughout the day from the hotel and stopping at the west side of Canary Wharf.
Advantages - Parking can be included in the room rate, prices start from around GBP90 a night. Can be particularly cheap for weekend breaks if you would like to extend your stay.
Disadvantages - Not well connected. Access via shuttle bus to tube or by boat.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19648 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19645 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19645 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11552 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11552 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11104
There are 7 rooms all individually decorated by artists to encourage creativity from its guests. I love the atmosphere the guesthouse provides and the home from home environment to unwind in. This guesthouse is a real treat and once you've stayed the once it'll become your second home!

Everyone is really friendly and helpful and made my stay one of the most comfortable away from home. The rooms are from £68 and are well worth it.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11104 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4326 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4326 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3265
The food and drink are a little expensive for my taste, but if you're in the mood to treat yourself, they are of high quality.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3265