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Many a tourist has descended on London with a list of must-see sights, and many a tourist has left London with half of those sights unseen. London has an abundance historical landmarks, art museums and shopping markets, so it usually takes a few trips to see everything you want to see. The savviest travelers pick one of the 5 star budget hotels London has near the sight they want to see first. We picked two top tourist destinations and paired them with two of the 5 star hotels London has available through EliteRooms.com.

Threadneedles near St. Paul’s Cathedral – If seeing Wren’s cathedral masterpiece is high on your list, then stay at this luxury boutique hotel in the City’s Square Mile. Because of its origins as a banking hall, built in 1965, the hotel has solid oak doors, marble columns and an awe-inspiring hand-painted glass dome. The 70 guestrooms are best described as “comfortable modernity,” and each has Egyptian cotton and down bedding, plus a limestone bathtub. There is complimentary wireless internet access throughout the hotel, and the on-site restaurant Bond serves modern French cuisine. Also near the hotel, just across the Millennium Bridge, is the Tate Modern museum. We found nightly rates of $426 on EliteRooms.com, which is on par with the other 5 star hotels London has to offer, but not as much of a deal as some of the budget hotels London have. Some of the luxury hotels New York has are also less expensive. Threadneedles, 5 Threadneedles Street.

London Marriott Hotel County Hall near the London Eye – One trip on the London Eye just isn’t enough. If you go during the day, you will see all of London laid out below you in its daytime splendor. If you go at night, the city’s buildings make a pretty picture all lit up. With two trips required, it makes sense to stay at the Marriott. This elegant hotel was originally used as a seat of government and still features towering bronze doors and polished marbled floors. Luxurious bedding and internet access are just two of the amenities in each guestroom, and the hotel has an indoor pool and spa for relaxing after a long day seeing the sights. EliteRooms.com found a nightly rate of $304 in April, making it one of the few budget hotels London has with five stars.

Thistle Westminster near Buckingham Palace – Located within minutes of the Palace, this four-star hotel is one of the best hotel deals in London: $193 a night in April, through EliteRooms.com. There are two restaurants on site: Cafe crème, which serves European cuisine, and the Coffee Lounge, which works well for those looking for a quick snack. The spacious guestrooms feature cable TV, wireless internet access and a vibrant décor. Also nearby are the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abby and Victoria Station, to get you anywhere else you want to go in the city. Thistle Westminster, Buckingham Palace Road.

EliteRooms.com features more than 80,000 three-star and higher hotel providers from around the world, including many of the 5 star hotels London has to offer and the luxury hotels New York has. There are no fees to book a room, and the website has a flexible cancellation and change policy. The website accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover.

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