London is the home of the Queen and the palatial Buckingham Palace, where millions of tourists go each year to take photos in front of the gates and with the notoriously stoic guards. London is also home to the most Michelin award winning restaurants in the world, second only to Paris. Because it is such a well known and well traveled city, the prices of hotels vary greatly and are based on location, type of hotel and star ratings. While some hotels may seem like they're beyond your budget there are ways to obtain discounts for virtually any hotel in London.
Find out which hotels are located in London. Knowing which hotel chains are located in the city makes your search for a hotel less complicated. If you favor a particular type or chain of hotel you can check their website to see if they have a property in London.
Enroll in hotel member programs for hotel chains located in London. These programs allow you to enroll for free to receive member benefits, such as special rates not available to non-members. The more you stay at a specific hotel chain the more points you earn; these points earn you free nights and complimentary services offered by the hotel, during your stay.
Book your London hotel through a travel website such as Expedia, Travelocity or Hotels.com. Travel websites offer discounted rates on hotel rooms all over the world. You can choose your hotel based on the London neighborhood in which you would like to stay, the hotel amenities and price point.
Enroll in a traveler program such as AAA. Membership in a traveler program such as this, and others, allows you to receive discounts on hotel rooms, as well as other travel reduced rate travel necessities such as rental cars and flights. Remember to enter your member number when booking your room to ensure you receive the proper discounts.
Search the internet for London tourism sites, which offer hotel discounts and hotel packages, such as hotel and rental car or hotel and theater ticket packages. London specific sites feature additional information that some travel sites do not.
