Once upon a time, the only ways to find a hotel were through a travel agent or through scouting phone books. If you were really lucky, or a frequent traveller, you may have had a personal relationship with a hotel which made it easy to book as and when you needed. Nowadays, the internet has changed everything and booking hotels has never been easier.

If you are hunting for cheap London hotels, for example, your first port of call is likely to be an International Hotel Booking site such as Hotel-Accom or Google search engine. There you will find a listing of every major hotel in London and many more besides. You are also free to search the competing websites for the best price, which was considerably more time-consuming when travel agents were the first choice vendors for hotel nights.

The range of hotels in london is baffling, ranging from internationally famous and evocative locations such as the Ritz to the cheap bed and breakfasts that, for some people, characterise the city. The major factor in where you choose to stay is generally budget-related, as rooms in London's finest hotels are among the most expensive in the world. If you look carefully, on the other hand, you can find some great rooms at great prices. Hotels such as the Comfort Inn Vauxhall offer a high standard of accommodation situated in a less fashionable part of the city - this combination translates into great value for guests.

Business visitors have the widest range of options open to them, largely because they represent the most profitable guests for many hotels. One popular business hotel is the Radisson SAS Portman Hotel, which is known as one of the most desirable locations to stay during a business visit. Radisson hotels can be found around the world and you can always expect an excellent level of service and great attention to detail. Located in the heart of the West End (Portman Square), the Radisson is perfectly located for diplomatic visitors.

Elsewhere, the Danubius Hotel - located just across from Lord's cricket ground in St Johns Wood - is a great hotel with an excellent range of conference facilities. It has proved popular with businesses wishing to hold important meetings away from the board room. The location of the Danubius is also perfect for tourists, being within easy reach of the cricket ground, Regent's Park and London Zoo.

A trip to London is a great chance to explore one of the most vibrant and varied cities the world has to offer. Make sure you get the best deal on accommodation.

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