Visited United Kingdom for 5 days. Solid experience. Scene is improved. Pricing up slightly.
Spent $91/day. Best part: friendliness.
Overall: 8/10. One of my favourites.
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United Kingdom itinerary suggestions
Started by SeattleSam · 4 Mar 2026 · 2418 views
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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8 Mar 2026 at 14:25
Adding my experience from February.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
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9 Mar 2026 at 13:09
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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10 Mar 2026 at 03:03
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try negotiating next time.
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11 Mar 2026 at 13:49
Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.
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I was there in February and prices were exactly as described.
Spent about $104/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
Spent about $104/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
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13 Mar 2026 at 12:05
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try going midweek next time.
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I'd also recommend downloading Grab before you go. Essential.
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I was there in February and prices were exactly as described.
Spent about $82/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: avoid weekends.
Spent about $82/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: avoid weekends.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.
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17 Mar 2026 at 21:24
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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19 Mar 2026 at 21:33
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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21 Mar 2026 at 14:24
100% agree. The value is hard to beat.
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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