Traveling into London from Stansted Airport and out via Luton, Kings Cross Luggage Storage was a…read moregodsend. It's located one block from St. Pancras Station. We booked online with Stasher and it was just over 13 pounds for two bags for the day. However, when we got there, signs said it's 5 pounds per bag per day. We should have just walked in! It's a no-frills place. You walk down steep stairs, which with luggage isn't ideal. Go down a small, narrow hallway and give your bags to an attendant. They'll place it in a crowded room and give you a ticket. If you don't reserve online, they take cash only.

This place is cash only. The attendant took my bags then told me it was cash only. I should have…read moredone more research but to warn other travelers so you won't be stuck trying to find cash. A better place to storage luggage is "LuggageHero - Luggage Storage King's Cross" they take card and have you upload pictures of your luggage. If I could give it 0 stars, I would.

This iconic train station was actually the first station I arrived at during my first British…read moreadventure. I have since passed through many times in the last 3.5 years and it is still magnificent. The architecture is very grandiose and picture-worthy. It is relatively easy to navigate; if I can do it as a tourist, I'm confident most can figure it out ;) The toilets (bathrooms) are a bit hidden. You need to go down a set of stairs for the ladies. The wallpaper reminded me of 2006 Victoria's Secret, and the doors are floor to ceiling offering the most privacy of any public restroom I have been in. The entire station is ridiculously clean compared to any US train or bus station I have traveled through. There are many options for coffee and food, as well as a mini M&S and Tesco Express.... Tesco Express meal deal for less than £4 cannot be beat!!! 5 stars for convince, cleanliness, friendliness, and Tesco Express.

This was a pretty easy to find and use train station. They…read morereally love their namesake Paddington Bear. Who can blame them! Paddington Bear is adored! It's a good train station we used as a hub during our trip.

What a beautiful train station! It was definitely a sight to see and a great location to see when…read moreyou are in London. We specifically came here because we purchased a Eurostar train ticket to Paris. From arriving, to checking in, going through customs, it was very organized and people paid attention. It wasn't chaos as it tends to get in the US. The whole process to getting on and off the train was a piece of cake-definitely not stressful at all. If you are trying to get to Paris, Amsterdam, or any outer cities near London, this is the place to be when needing to take a train. I highly recommend Eurostar since it is a high speed train and will get you to your next destination fairly quick. If you are not planning to leave the city, I still recommend checking it out since it is a beauty and I heard, Harry Potter was filmed here.

Clean station. Hustle and bustle, busy. Clear signage…read more Getting from one platform to another is easy breezy. High-speed trains to get you to international destinations in no time.

"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.

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!

This post is about the HE in general…read more One of the reasons I like lhr is this Heathrow Express, a direct light rail that takes all but 15 minutes to Paddington Station in the city. I purchased tickets in advance, £10 one way (£25 on the spot). They're on time. The interior is clean. The seats are comfortable, although a little old, with charging ports.

Five stars for the convenience, three stars because of the price -- averaged together, that makes a…read moresolid four stars for the Heathrow Express train! This is by far the most convenient option from London proper to Heathrow Airport, but you'll pay for that convenience. Where you could reach the airport via a local train for much less, shell out the 20 - 25 pounds per person and you can ride on a direct train with zero stops. The train runs nonstop from Paddington Station, which is easily accessible by Tube. It leaves roughly every 15 to 30 minutes, but there are frequently closures and delays so make sure you allow plenty of time for your journey. In the 4 times I've used this service, twice it's been cancelled and I had to take the regular local train, so be aware. The train stops at Heathrow but the walk from the station to the terminal is quite far (allow at least 20 minutes, and even longer if you are slow or have a ton of bags). Also make SURE that you keep your ticket out because you have to scan in AND out once you reach LHR station. The train itself is nothing fancy, but they have free wi-fi and luggage racks for the short journey. The seats are comfy enough. They often run specials, so make sure you check our their website. Sometimes there are deals if you buy group tickets and it's cheaper if you purchase your tickets far in advance. This is the easiest option to get from the city to LHR by a mile.

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.

This hotel is in the heart of it all, and most probably book it for that reason…read more The rooms are clean, as was the bathroom, and the bed was comfortable. They need to work on check in times, as we saw long lines each day. Also, the "going green" campaign needs some fine tuning. This program offers some money for not having housekeeping. The problem is the cleaning crew must give the ticket, and we didn't get one. Not a big deal/ this seems more like a systems issue rather than anything else. The doorman looks the part, but he rarely actually opened the door. Always had a smile and was friendly. But outside of that, I can recommend this hotel without question. We also stopped in for drinks at the bar and enjoyed our time.

They were very rude and refused to take my bag because it was too big. It would have been very…read morehelpful if they had a sign out saying the baggage limits -- it would have saved me 45 minutes. Disgusting.

I've traveled in North America, South America around Europe and the only luggage storage that…read moredisappointed me was in London? OMG you guys need to change that. Instead of having regular lockers where you just put your stuff in and pay a flat fare for it, you have to stand in line, x-ray the bags and pay per item. £3 up to three hours £10 from 3-24 hours +£5 other for the next 24h This is not convenient at all, standing in line for hours to storage your luggage and paying this extremely high fares is insane. If you need/want they also have dry cleaning services, but it's probably way too expensive. Hope I don't have to do this again.