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Thistle. Oct 2011 9:16am, 1 Oct 2011 2,376 posts	Quote Pin Thistle. Being a first timer, I am looking for suggestions of hotels in the surrounding area. I am guessing its best to book quick. Thanks!
Son of a Pronator Man Oct 2011 9:20am, 1 Oct 2011 5,797 posts	Quote Pin Son of a Pronator Man Transport from the city centre from all main stations is free and very good so you don't need to be near the start. I'm in a travellodge in Drury Lane, Covent Garden
Thistle. Oct 2011 9:26am, 1 Oct 2011 2,377 posts	Quote Pin Thistle. Thanks. Any tips re the day much appreciated
Son of a Pronator Man Oct 2011 9:52pm, 1 Oct 2011 5,800 posts	Quote Pin Son of a Pronator Man Tip No1. Don't be overwhelmed by it. I'm used to races where you turn up, park, change, run. This is not like that. But the organisation is thorough and excellent. Marshalls at the railway stations see you get on the right train. Marshalls guide you from the station to your start. Signage and marshalls, you won't get lost. Just allow for the fact that 30000+ others want to make the same journey and allow plenty time.
SteveV Oct 2011 10:17pm, 1 Oct 2011 2,887 posts	Quote Pin SteveV I have just booked one by Waterloo station. About a 22 minute train journey to the start
DeeGee Oct 2011 10:21pm, 1 Oct 2011 10,246 posts	Quote Pin DeeGee Anyone found anything affordable yet?
Son of a Pronator Man Oct 2011 10:36pm, 1 Oct 2011 5,801 posts	Quote Pin Son of a Pronator Man 2 nights in a family room in a travlelodge, same place as last year, with breakfast, £165. Thought that was ok, less than last year and I just booked it without too much faffing about.
Thistle. Oct 2011 10:50pm, 1 Oct 2011 2,379 posts	Quote Pin Thistle. Thanks for that. Not booked as yet but will start looking about tomorrow. Plus will have to look at flights.
Thistle. Oct 2011 4:15pm, 6 Oct 2011 2,385 posts	Quote Pin Thistle. Still at a loss which to book. May just book same as you SOAPM, at least you know it is okay with being there last year? You recommend?
DeeGee Oct 2011 4:21pm, 6 Oct 2011 10,277 posts	Quote Pin DeeGee Get on the comparison sites, there are loads. travelsupermarket.com easytobook.com hotelbook.com I've got an en-suite single room 2 minutes from King's Cross Station (10 mins to London Bridge to get to start, 10 mins from finish back to Hotel after race), including breakfast, 60 quid per night. There's stuff there but you need to go quick. There's very cheap available if you can stand being in a dorm. I just can't face the idea of that in London.