Luckynana

On 6/7/2024 at 1:04 PM, Cotswold Eagle said:

In their second post, the OP asks about the Hub at Westminster Abbey 😉

Thank you Cotswold. I did ask about both hotels.  So much to look into.  I can't wait to visit your wonderful Country!! 😃  My ancestors on my Dad's side left England back in the 1700's to come to America.  

On 6/7/2024 at 7:27 AM, fruitmachine said:

To get the thread (slightly) back on track, I note that the Premier Inn referred to in the title is not a Hub hotel and the OP is asking about Premier Plus rooms.

 

I've stayed in Premier Plus rooms in a couple of PI hotels.  It's marginal whether they are worth the additional charge.  "Ultimate" Internet (normally chargeable over the free "standard" speed) is included in the rate, but the speed of this at both locations was anything but high.  I ended up hot-spotting from my phone.

 

You get a room that's a bit nicer, and with a chair rather than a sofa bed, plus a fridge and coffee machine.  At this particular location, it looks like the Plus rooms may be the only ones with air conditioning, but that could be a marketing ploy - only mentioning it on the Plus description.

Thank you for sharing your experience staying in Premier Plus rooms.  After reading everyone's comments, I think I'll be going elsewhere, and will be talking with my TA and see what she suggests.  Thank you again!

On 6/7/2024 at 6:43 AM, Harters said:

If staying nearish to the Tower, I'd recommend one of the early evening Jack the Ripper tours, which tend to start at Aldgate East Underground station. Interesting and good fun. That puts you in the heart of Whitechapel where you'll find a goodly number of South Asian restaurants.  

That sounds like fun!  Thank you for that suggestion!  We did a nighttime Ghost Tour while in New Orleans back in 2012 and really enjoyed it.😊

On 6/7/2024 at 6:18 AM, Thejuggler said:

Tower and Westminster Abbey are in different areas of London and some distance apart,so wherever you stay you will need transport between the two.  Hubs are a more basic option with smaller rooms and fewer facilities, great for maybe a night, but not somewhere to spend much time.
 

The Tower is in the City of London, which is a city within a city and has lots of history alongside modern architecture.  Whilst not as busy in the evening as the west end there's enough going on.  

 

I'd recommend the Skygarden, a rooftop bar with great views (free, but you need to book).  A restaurant booking is your 'beat the line' pass.  The food in the brasserie is v good.

After reading  @gumshoe958and @Island2Dweller's comments about the size of the Premier Inn rooms, I'm going to begin a new search of hotels.  We plan on staying in London for 5 nights, and prior to Covid waylaying our plans back in 2021, we had reservations at the Park Plaza Westminster Hotel.  I'll probably just look into that hotel and talk to my TA for more input.

Just reading your comment about the Tower being in the City of London, which is a city within a city with lots of history has me getting really excited about out trip! 

A friend of mine who grew up in England suggested we buy the Oyster card prior to our visit to get around.  I've read of people finding it easier to use their credit card for travel, but I'd rather not take a chance losing my CC.

Thank you for your input!

On 6/6/2024 at 11:18 PM, gumshoe958 said:

Just be aware that the ‘Hub’ hotels tend to have much smaller rooms, which don’t always have windows. 
 

The Bank (Tower) Premier Inn is indeed very close to the Tower of London and a short stroll to St Paul’s Cathedral and across the river to attractions like the Shard, Shakespeare’s Globe and Borough Market.

 

Thank you for your input.  This is certainly something to consider!  

On 6/7/2024 at 1:13 AM, Island2Dweller said:

The area is not as busy as the West End, but it's no longer the case that the City is deserted in the evening or weekends.  The Bank/Tower location is ridiculously well connected for tubes and buses.

As mentioned above, rooms in Hub locations are very small, and if you have large luggage that can be an issue.

I was hoping not to bring big luggage, but just the thought that large luggage could be an issue makes me realize how small the Premier Inn's rooms must be.  Thank you!

Enjoying everyone's kitty pictures!  

I hope everyone's weather is as beautiful as ours is here today!😉

@Sea Dog  Hang in there, Greg!  You're getting lots of good advice from your friends on CC!  This too shall pass!

@helen haywood  I'm glad your PT is working out for you, and that your Doc said you don't need to wear your boot to bed, Marian!

@h20skibum  Wishing Susan a Happy Birthday today!  

Your gyro looks scrumptious, and what better way to top it off then with a nice large donut!  Beautiful day for a Birthday, as well as an outing outside!

I am finally caught up, since I haven't been on for two days or so.  It doesn't take long to fall way behind!

5 hours ago, mo&fran said:

Today is not a good day. My wife Maureen passed away this morning.

OMG.  I am so very sorry.  May she Rest in Peace🙏

20 hours ago, DaniDanielle said:

Just got back from my grandson’s graduation. He won general excellence for being the number one graduate!  He was also valedictorian and had everyone in tears when he said he would give up all that he won to have his dad back.  He made us so proud❤️

Congratulations Marietta on your Valedictorian Grandson!!! He has certainly made you and Charlie extremely proud Grandparents.   Your daughter is doing an amazing job raising your grandchildren.   Your Grandson sure is one bright kid!!

17 hours ago, dbancroft said:

 

It was my grandson's 9th birthday

Happy 9th Birthday to your Grandson Zachary!  He sure is a cutie!!

My Grandfather was a  Zachary, and one of my nephew's is also a Zachary.

On 6/5/2024 at 1:36 PM, xpcdoojk said:

Mythos Bay.  I need to be on that beach!!!!

Beautiful blue water!  Thank you for taking us along with you, JC!

8 hours ago, ReneeFLL said:

Congrats to your grandson.

Thank you, Renee!🥰

14 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

Styes do not grow that fast and are not due to infection. It sounds more like you had a chelazion. Just say'n'.

chelazion, stye, all I can say at this point is, my eye still hurts, and I haven't worn makeup since this started two and a half weeks now...🤨  At least it looks better than it has😁

I thought I had posted here already, but I don't see it...Has anyone stayed at the Premier Inn London Bank (Tower) hotel.  Is it easy to walk to the Tower of London from this hotel?  What about hub by Premier Inn Westminster Abbey...is that really close to Westminster Abbey?  I'm trying to figure out which one to stay at..of course, we plan on going to the Tower as well as Westminster Abbey and Churchill's Room, among other areas of interest.  I guess what I'm asking is, is one of these hotels nicer than the other?  TIA😊

Has anyone stayed at this Premier Inn London Bank hotel?  How are the Premier Plus Rooms?  TIA for any info on this particular hotel, and/or any other Premier hotel in the area?

14 minutes ago, Momof3gurlz said:

Finally! Tyler Joseph made his appearance at 4:45 pm today weighing in at 8 lbs 2 oz.  Mom and baby are doing great.  Tyler is my SIL’s middle name and Joseph has a long history in both families.  Maybe now I can start trying to keep up with this thread again!

 

Oh Deb, Tyler Joseph is so precious!!  So alert, too!  He's perfect!!!  Congratulations to you and Andy, and to your daughter, SIL, and granddaughters.  I'm glad that Mom is doing great!  Tyler is a good sized baby boy!!!  I am so happy for you all.  I wish so much happiness for you all!  Babies are the best!!!!👣

2 hours ago, Sea Dog said:

New visitor to our backyard. Baby does not look very old at all. What a beautiful creature. 

So little!!!!  I didn't realize that baby deer have so many spots on their coat!  So cute!

Speaking of so cute, we haven't seen pictures of Charlie and his sister for a while!🤔

11 hours ago, BonTexasNY said:

Flamingos too?  Really? 😲 

 

@Luckynana Maryann, congrats on William's achievement.  I enjoyed looking at his handsome picture twice.  Hope your eye feels better.

I was surprised to hear about flamingos too!  I love flamingos and have two flamingo statues in the house!

Thank you, Bonnie!🥰

10 hours ago, dani negreanu said:

 

@Sunshine3601  + 1 🌺

 

 

 

 

 

@Luckynana

 

Maryann, + 1 on all counts ((( )))

 

 

Thank you, Dani!😘

How are you doing?🙏

7 hours ago, lenquixote66 said:

Congratulations to your grandson,his parents and loving grandparents.

Thank you so much, Lenny!😘

2 hours ago, A&L_Ont said:

Congratulations to this outstanding young man. 

Thank you, Andrew!  How is Mr. Owen doing with his new wheels?

11 hours ago, DaniDanielle said:

Charlie is much improved.  We are going to try to get to Atlantic City next weekend 🙏

Oh yay!!! That is wonderful news, Marietta!   May you both win big!!!!

12 hours ago, Arzeena said:

William deserves twice the honor! Congratulations!

Thank you so much, Arzeena!🥰

11 hours ago, Arzeena said:

@Lucky Nana

Hope your eye feels good fast. Is it from that bug or your laser procedure? Did your surgeon prescribe drops?

Thank you!😘  It was from the bug that was in my eye.  I went to the eye doctor the next morning and he prescribed antibiotic eye drops, but my eye went from irritated to huge stye both under and on top of my eyelid.  I was afraid my laser surgery for the following week might have to be postponed, but the surgeon said there'd be no problem with getting the laser done.  (What a piece of cake that was!😉 you don't feel anything!!)  Thank you for asking, Arzeena!

How have you been?

21 hours ago, Coralc said:

I had to get a cortisone shot for a bee sting one time. I am not generally allergic to bees. When I was an insect trapper and we had glue boards inside the traps. This bee climbed out and he was stuck to my arm and was stinging and stinging while he was glued to my lower arm. It kind of swelled up like a football. The doctor said my skin was near tearing in a couple of places. 

Wow!  That must've been so very painful!

14 hours ago, Sunshine3601 said:

 

 It is now 12 hours after the shot and it looks and feels Much better, especially my eye lid.  

I'm so glad you are feeling so much better;  I somehow missed that your eye lid was also affected.  Itchy ow!

14 hours ago, Sunshine3601 said:

Sorry to hear your eye is still a problem.   Are you doing any type of medicated eye drops?

I had been on medicated eye drops for 10 days.  I found a little tube of "Stye" that I've begun putting on my eyelid for the past two or three days now;  it seems to finally be getting somewhat better, I'm hoping that by this weekend it will be back to normal...the occasional itchiness is annoying.  This too shall pass!😉

21 hours ago, Sea Dog said:

 

 

Congratulations to William !  Well done.

Thank you, Greg!  🥰

19 hours ago, firefly333 said:

Huge co congratulations to your grandson. He must not only be s art but a hard worker. Feel proud, you deserve it.

Thank you, Jane.  😊  He is a hard worker!

How are you doing with your hand, after your PT last year?  

18 hours ago, grapau27 said:

Well done William.

Thank you, Graham!🥰

10 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said:

I was doing some yardwork Saturday.  Trimming rose bushes, etc and now have poison ivy popping up on arms, between fingers, shoulders and the inside corner (near nose) and eyelid.   I had gloves on so not sure how I got on my fingers and between them.

When I woke up this morning I could hardly open my eye, all puffy and gooey.   I put cold compress on then some ice and that really helped.

Luckily enough I had a dermatologist appt for 6 month screening tonight.   All good, no cancer concerns, no scraping.   He gave me a shot and said it's fast acting and should be much better in 1 to 2 days.   

I think it was a cortisone shot but he said a name I never heard of before.

Oh no!! Darn yard work and the after-effects!  Thank goodness you had your dermatology appointment and were given the cortisone shot.  I do hope it works fast for you!

My eye is still giving me grief.  I thought it was getting better finally, and then it blew up again.  It's been two weeks and a day so far.  🥺