"You like shisha, man?" the clerk said with a barely concealed smile. He had just run one of my…read morethree bags through the x-ray machine. I was going to Bristol for the day and didn't want to drag these bags with me, which I had brought back from America heaving with loot from my storage facility. Prices here are pretty reasonable - 11 pounds per day per bag - and if all your friends are out of town because it's Easter weekend (exhibit A) it's the next best solution to store a bunch of luggage for a few days.

THIS PLACE IS FULL OF THIEVES..... I paid for my bags to be left behind , got a receipt and came to…read morepick my bags up and was told that I needed to pay ..... I explained to the guy that I already paid for my items and showed him my receipt .... he was uncooperative, rude and just an overall A-hole .... I asked to speak with a manager and he told me that he / she was not there ..... this place is a rip off, DO NOT leave your items here !!!!!

i just think of pancreas every time i read this in my head lmao but also just a nice station, has…read moregroceries market and other food halls -- sushinoya was amazing quality

I want to give it a higher review, but I could only do 3 stars because it felt like a hot mess. The…read morelines were very long, the security people were not friendly, and there were not enough of seats when 3 different trains were waiting at the same time. Somehow even with 20 minutes of boarding everyone got on and the train left on time. That was amazing!

Located in the basement of the Royal National Hotel most Contiki travelers stay at, it was very…read moreeasy to find. Lots of signage! I arrived early and quickly met the very welcoming onsite team. I was able to get information on where to ditch my luggage while I toured the city. They sell a variety of tours in London there making things much easier for someone that just flew in. The Basement is more like a lounge where you can also get Contiki swag. It's one of the spots they hold meetings with tours. You run into plenty of other travelers there, so meeting people is easy! I toured the city with someone I just met. Good times!

"My life is brilliant…read more.. My life is brilliant My love is pure I saw an angel Of that I'm sure She smiled at me on the subway She was with another man But I won't lose no sleep on that 'Cause I've got a plan..." Almost a carbon copy to my London Underground review written a year ago. And with James Blunt crooning you know it's a romantic tragedy waiting to happen... "Yes, she caught my eye As we walked on by She could see from my face that I was F-high And I don't think that I'll see her again But we shared a moment that will last 'til the end" Piccadilly Circus stop on the Piccadilly Line is part of the London Underground railway system that has been serving Londoners since 1890! And really with train lineage that dates to 1863! One can only imagine a young Jack the Ripper roaming the stations late at night... Piccadilly Circus stop is my usual stop when I'm staying in SOHO but I promise I'm not Jack lol! A convenient location, really... in the heart of London with the Theatre District a stones throw away and iconic Carnaby street within a stroll. Boots is the convenience store or Primark if you're into souvenir tees and socks. British Pubs a plenty too! Piccadilly Circus stop is also where I met my soul mate... pretty English-ish lady with Twiggy lashes and angelic Bardot lips. We made eye contact and... "You're beautiful You're beautiful You're beautiful, it's true I saw your face in a crowded place And I don't know what to do 'Cause I'll never be with you..." And no romantic tragedy here:) The end. "My life is brilliant... My life is brilliant My love is pure I saw an angel Of that I'm sure She smiled at me on the subway..." Ta! Ta!

Decent service running from Heathrow to, uh, Cockfosters. I know, I'm older than middle school, but…read moreit still amuses me to hear it repeated. Helpfully, the cars have a designated area for luggage storage. Just don't let your own luggage get out of your sight. The Piccadilly line splits at Acton Town, heading to the North for Uxbridge and slightly more South for Heathrow, which also splits at Hatton Cross with one line going to terminals 1-2-3 and then 5, and the other going to terminal 4 before returning to 1-2-3. This can be a bit confusing for the tourists who might have some trouble with English, let alone the mumbled version of the train drivers. In addition to Heathrow, the line also stops at King's Cross / St. Pancras for the Eurostar train to Paris. This makes it the most "touristy" of the Tube lines, so expect people to ask where "Lie-chest-er" Square is (it's "less-tuh"!). This is a very long tube line, completely crossing from the northeast of London to the west/southwest. It takes about an hour and a half to go from one end to the other. Still, it's extremely useful even as the cars fill to the brim between Holborn and Earl's Court and again from Hammersmith to Heathrow.

Even if they move further from the King cross train station, it is still worth it to have your…read moreluggage's be placed on a safer storage and the savings is worth the distance.

Well located and nicer than the one I reviewed last year (Safestore in Pentonville Road). They…read moreoffer storage units in different sizes and also the possibility of creating your own work space as they house small business in. It is very secure as you have to bring your own padlock and they will set an alarm code just for your unit, so your items are always protected. The staff is friendly and helpful, always willing to help. A bit overprice, especially around Christmas time.

My first taste of English made coffee and it did not disappoint!! I got a latte and it was SO…read moreGOOD!! the staff is very friendly and they even gave me and my group a recommendation on where to try tea. They have a good menu, and they are located on brick lane. It's a very small shop like 3 people fit comfortable in there but it's totally fine! They also have luggage storage if you are a traveler. I liked it so much I went back there even though it wasn't a close coffee shop to my Airbnb!! Give it a try!!

Bellboi was not only a great coffee shop by our Airbnb, but they have storage lockers for you to…read moreput your luggage in incase you get to your destination a little early before your allowed to check in. If there's one thing I love about the overall shop is that they own the Airbnb we stayed in, they have storage lockers, and they have great coffee.... I mean, how can you beat that? This business model is genesis, and very simple. I love it! By far one of my favorite shops in London, even though its a hole in the wall, it's still great!

Visiting from Boston and I had no idea About the hotel situation and found myself at the Travelodge…read moreon the city Road. The truth is there's nothing exceptional or extraordinary about the hotel but then of course it is priced accordingly But what was a surprise? Was the man working on the front desk, Steven He was exceptional and extraordinary and he's an asset to the business He went over and above, managing an anxious traveler with respect and efficiency, and I came away feeling that he is somebody that should be fast tracked in a management program

Recently stayed at the Travelodge London Central City Road. Here are my notes:…read more * Room Size: Some of the rooms are quite small, but asking for a room at the front of the building is a good hack--those rooms tend to be larger due to the shape of the building. * Breakfast Deal: If you book through certain websites, you'll get complimentary breakfast, which is definitely worth it. The breakfast spread was surprisingly good. * Old but updated: The hotel is definitely on the older side and could use a remodel. While the rooms themselves are updated and comfortable, the hallways have that kind of worn, dated vibe. * IMPORTANT: There's no air-conditioning! I would not stay here in the warmer months. * Location: It's close to the tube and the Elizabeth line, making it super convenient to get around. Plus, you can easily walk to the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. Overall, your experience at Travelodge London Central City Road may vary, but it's a decent budget-friendly option.

A couple things detracted from the quality of our stay. *…read moreNoise insulation. The windows are THIN. You will hear every single sound from the world outside your room. There was a homeless man who resided under our window who, every night, coughed for three hours straight before he fell asleep. The kind of nauseating cough that harkens back to the age of sanitariums. Not pleasant for either of us I'm sure. * Toilet positioning. If you happen to have a left leg you may find sitting comfortably will pose an interesting challenge, at least if you get room 418. The toilet is next to the shower, and when I say next to the shower, I mean practically touching the glass shower wall. * Air temperature control. The room was chilly during the day, but hot and stuffy at night. The only way to control that was to open the window. Our windows were half covered with immobile wood shutters, which made opening them basically impossible. Also, refer to my first bullet point. * I'm not sure I got the room I booked. I pre-checked in hours before the room was ready, but when I returned to collect my room keys the front desk employee got squirrelly. She wrote down my name and scurried into a back office. When she came back she said something to the effect of, "Ok, I found a room for you." I found this curious as I had already did the heavy lifting of checking in, I just needed the keys, but after 24 hours of travel I just didn't have it in me to inquire. I just wanted a bed. This room did not have a sideboard-type table or a mirror outside of the bathroom, and there was absolutely no room to put either. And, of course, as previously mentioned, the window and bathroom situation. I let it go because we were only there three nights, but the more I think about it the more it annoys me.

The good: - Location - super Central to just about…read moreeverything that you need as a tourist. Very hopping all day and night - it's near the theater district. - Value - from what I remember, I think I got a pretty good deal for what I got. Many of the hotels I looked in the area had tiny rooms that only fit a bed but this had so much room - great size bed and bathroom and desk and storage. - You get $ for not doing daily room cleanings. You can get 7 Euros per day for skipping the cleaning and you can use 2 of the credits at a time at the restraunt downstairs. We put it towards breakfast for one of the days. - Refillable filtered water on every floor and you get 2 refillable water bottles in the room along with a chocolate bar. - Pretty lobby and the staff were very helpful and nice. The bad: - The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because my side of the bed was super uncomfortable and hard to sleep in. I thought it was just me at first but I made my partner switch sides after 2 nights and he hated it as well. I have no idea why but one side of the bed was extra hard and bumpy or something. It gave me major backpains for the 2 nights that I slept in it. Luckily my partner was willing to switch with me and I had such a better night sleep after that.

I used the Oriental Travel Company, (Visa section) for the first time this year to arrange a visa…read moreto travel to China for a holiday with my partner. The company is located in a good location for my work and is near both Charing Cross and Leicester Square for transport. The office is on the 3rd floor of a modern apartment building and feels reputable. The company offers different speeds of service and price, (see the website). In addition they can also arrange travel in China, internal flights and so forth, although I didn't use part of this service. The visa arrived on the day I wanted it. I picked it up from their office, (a service that is free), or included in the price they will courier your passport back to you. You can courier documents to them or drop them at the office. Staff were friendly and helpful and advised me on my first application what needed to be changed so that the application wasn't rejected. The main reason to use an agent is that the queue for the Chinese VISA section starts at 7.15am in the morning and at 8.30am will be a 2-3hr queue that stretches around the block. Therefore by paying a small premium you save lots of time and hassle.

I have used Oriental Travel a few times for my business trips to China and can highly recommend…read morethis company. Very efficient services and professional staff. Their office is a few minutes to mine so I normally drop off the application in person than using a courier. Have also used them to sort out the domestic flight & train tickets, car hire, hotel bookings and appoint a translator all went flawless. Took my family for a 12 day holiday to Beijing, Yangshuo and the Yangtze cruise earlier this year. They tailor-made an excellent itinerary in a very short notice. Ground arrangements were all first class. Wonderful guides and drivers, good selection of accommodation and meals. Great job!