[Idyllchat] London Hotels

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We have also, twice, stayed at a hotel on the Cartwright Gardens. This one  
is the Crescent Hotel just a few doors down from the previously mentioned  
Harlingford Hotel
.
_http://www.crescenthoteloflondon.com_ (http://www.crescenthoteloflondon.com) 
 
 Looking at both web sites it seems the Harlingford is a couple of  pounds 
costlier than the Crescent and may be updated. Our stay at the Crescent  
certainly suited our needs in the late 80's and early 90's. The rooms are small  but 
adequate. The included breakfasts are wonderful and enjoyed in the breakfast  
room as quiet classical music plays in the background.
 
The same location points addressed in Joan's notes prevail here as  both 
hotels are located in the same large crescent of buildings (that  appear to one) 
across from the Cartwright Gardens where many tennis courts  are located should 
wish to lob a few. The entire location is very quiet.
 
Looking back over notes of 1992 I giggle at the one that indicates  that we 
stopped at the Russell Hotel for a glass of wine for my husband and a  sherry 
for me with a typical bar dish of nibbles. We were appalled at the bill  which 
came to $10.87 tip included at the '92 conversion rates. I am  sure that would 
be considered a very low tab by today's standards. Even living  in Nevada, 
where booze is pretty cheap, this price would be considered  almost a "give 
away" today. Whatever, do stop there for a drink and to admire  their marble lobby.
 
Keep those dreams alive,
 
Nina



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