π¬π§ London & Edinburgh Hotel Guide: Honest Reviews! π¨β¨
From luxe suites to budget gems, hereβs where we stayedβwith upgrades, fails, and pro tips! π LONDON 1οΈβ£ Kimpton Fitzroy London (IHG) πππππ π° *Β£310/night* (2 beds + breakfast β upgraded to Β£740 garden suite!) βοΈ Love: Historic charm + 5-min walk to British Museum. π Free birthday cake! π³ Breakfast: Basic but elegant. 2οΈβ£ InterContinental London - The O2 πππβ¨ π° *Β£210/night* (breakfast included) βοΈ For: Concert-goers (Eason fans unite!). β Skip: Racist breakfast service (ignored Asian guests). 3οΈβ£ Wilde Aparthotels Paddington ππππ π° *Β£173/night* (1-bed apartment) βοΈ Steal: Kitchen + fits 4 | Near trains to Oxford. 4οΈβ£ Cheval Harrington Court (South Kensington) πππ π° *Β£406/night* (rip-off!) β Rude Indian staff + tiny lobby. π‘ Better option: Cheval Three Quays instead. π΄ EDINBURGH 1οΈβ£ Cheval Abbey Strand Apartments ππππ π° *Β£320/night* (suite for 4) βοΈ Quiet near Holyrood Palace | β No front desk (DIY check-in). 2οΈβ£ Cheval Old Town Chambers πππππ π° *Β£230/night* β upgraded to Β£600+ suite! βοΈ Perfect location + luxe vibes. π‘ Pro Tips: Weekdays > weekends (Edinburgh prices triple on Saturdays!). IHG members = upgrade magic. Wilde Aparthotels = best family value. #UKHotels #LondonStays #EdinburghTravel #HotelHacks