Frommer's London [With Foldout Map]

by Danforth Prince and Darwin Porter

Book Overview

Hundreds of color photos Free pocket map inside, plus easy-to-read maps throughout Exact prices, directions, opening hours, and other practical information Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764595431
• ISBN13: 9780764595431
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Frommer's
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

The gold standard of travel guides

The Frommer guides are the gold standard by which other guides must strive to equal. The recommendations for the sights to see in London are well chosen and well described. Restaurant reservations are accurate and the reader can't go wrong. Travel tips help with the trip as well as a superb map included. I always take the frommer guides and a recent trip to London confirmed how excellent this guide is. Highly recommended.

Great Guide!

This is a great guide for the London-bound traveler. Not only are there colored pictures, great maps and ratings, but there are historical bits as well. It is a fun read even if you are not able to go to London in person. I have no doubt this guide would be an indispensible tool for even the most confused person.

Frommer's London - 2008

There is an intimidating array of travel guide options when one is planning a trip, especially if you're going to as common a destination as London! I checked out everything available (and up-to-date, because these guides do change annually, in many cases!) from my library. I was drawn to Frommer's 2008 for several reasons: 1. Readability. The information was conveyed in such a way that I didn't at all feel intimidated by how many choices I had. There is a good balance in the amount and kind of information given in the reviews of attractions, pubs, hotels, etc., and I was able to quickly figure out whether I wanted to add a site on my itinerary or not. 2. Organization. There is a lot of easy, helpful information about traveling to London (including packing for your trip) in the beginning of the guide. This is followed by "top ten" lists for various attractions (pubs, sites, etc.), and then a really handy series of itineraries for "Seeing London" in "a day," "two days," or "three." The city is divided into various neighborhoods, and so it is very easy to find places to stay, restaurants, and attractions no matter where you find yourself. I found this feature especially useful when organizing my itinerary. 3. Usefulness. Reviews are honest and upfront about things you really want to know - from the bathroom sizes in boutique hotels, to whether you want to go for a restaurant's signature steak-and-kidney pie. Each region has a list of hotels and restaurants that cater to a range of budgets, from very expensive to options for the budget traveler. Frommer's also includes an excellent symbol system, including one for "over-rated attractions" and an "insider's alert" for unique finds that you might not see in other guides. There is also a handy map of the London Underground lines, and a tourist-friendly city map tucked in the back of the guide. I looked at a few different guides to try and supplement my travel plans, but honestly, the only book I'll be bringing will be the Frommer's 2008 guide. Lonely Planet London would be useful as a supplement for those interested in more cultural information, or a perspective for the alternative lifestyle (gay and lesbian, vegetarian). My only complaint is that while there are low-cost hotels listed, cheaper options like hostels are not covered, so students and shoestring budget travelers may need to resort to the internet for help in that regard. Ultimately, I was very pleased with this guide both for its helpfulness in preparing for my trip, and its suitability as a pocket guide when I'm in London.

David

This book is extremely helpful. Practical information such as a map of the subway, how to dial phone numbers, and metric conversions are right on the inside covers. The format is so effective, that I can find where a restaurant is listed in the book very fast, even without using the index. I have read parts of the Fodor's guides, and this one is by far easier and better. And by the way, if you get this book, Chelsea Kitchen is extraordinarily delicious, and extraordinarily inexpsensive!

I swear by Frommer's

As always, Frommer's is an excellent guide to your destination. I use them for every new city I visit, and London was just as good as every other one I've used. Frommer's is always honest with their opinions...and always right!