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Overlooking Kensington Gardens, the Ramada’s main strong point is its location. While the building itself is no oil painting, inside the decor is standard and rooms are large, clean and comfortable. The four meeting rooms cater for groups of up to 100. Art’s Grill is fine if you’ve had a hard day and can’t be bothered to look for something else. We advise that, if you’re keen on food, you step outside and sample one of the many restaurants on the doorstep.

 

In terms of location—central London with river views—and price (about £83 per room) the Travel Inn wins. Ideally suited to short stays or those more concerned with where they stay than what they stay in, it’s situated in the magnificent County Hall building, next to the London Eye and opposite the Houses of Parliament. All rooms are clean and comfortable, although there are no meeting facilities. Potter’s Bar restaurant provides fare for the hungry, but sitting on the South Bank as it does, it would be rude not to sample some of the restaurants nearby.