Above:
London from the London Eye
London
The Congestion
Charge:
Congestion
charging is a way of ensuring that those using valuable
and congested road space make a financial contribution.
It encourages the use of other modes of transport and
is also intended to ensure that, for those who have
to use the roads, journey times are quicker and more
reliable. The London scheme requires drivers to pay
£8 per day if they wish to continue driving in central
London during the scheme‘s hours of operation
The
following explains why the Mayor decided to introduce
congestion charging in central London
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London suffers the worst traffic congestion in the
UK and amongst the worst in Europe.
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Drivers
in central London spend 50% of their time in queues
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Every
weekday morning, the equivalent of 25 busy motorway
lanes of traffic tries to enter central London
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It
has been estimated that London loses between £2–4
million every week in terms of lost time caused by
congestion
When
does it operate:
Current
Congestion Operating Hours are 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Monday
to Friday, excluding Public Holidays.
The
extended western zone became operational on 19 February
2007 and it now goes as far as North Kensington and Chelsea.
TOUR
DE FRANCE 2007
For the first time in its history, the Tour de France
stared from London following a meeting with Tour President
Christian Prudhomme and Mayor Ken Livingstone. This occured
on the 2nd July 2007 when the cyclists set off from London
to Canterbury before going to Dunkerque.
Left:
Tower Bridge, HMS Belfast & City Hall
London
is one of the world's premiere cities. With Buckingham
Palace and the world famous London bridge, it has many
attractions that draw visitors. With locations all around
London, a good hotel in London is not hard to find. It
is important to find out some basic information before
deciding on a hotel in London. You need to know what the
hotel in London offers, where it is located and what are
the nearby attractions. To help you find the best hotel
in London, below you will find descriptions and information
on three of the top hotels in London: City Hotel, The
Rookery, and The Luxury Inn hotel in London.
Left: Millenium Bridge
The
City Hotel in London is located in Aldgate at the edge
of London's square mile. From the hotel, you can easily
access the London City Airport. Close by you will find
Petticoat Lane which offers great attractions for those
interested in the fashion world. It is also close to the
major banks and insurance companies of the city of London.
This hotel in London prides itself on being ever changing
as a result of adapting to its guests needs. The design
of the hotel includes the latest technology and design
techniques. They also meet guest's needs by providing
oversized rooms with a wide selection from studio to suite,
a conference center, and the hotel's City Bar and Coffee
Shop. This hotel in London strives to be everything its
guest desire.
The
Rookery was designed by Peter McKay and Douglas Blain
whose other work includes Hazzlitt's in Soho and The Gore
in Kinsington. The Rookery is and 18th century restored
brick design. It is located off Cowcross in Clerkenwell.
The interior design boosts a mix of period-wood paneling
and stone flagged floors. Some of the original fixtures
have even been restored. You will find beautiful fireplaces
and antique furniture that give the hotel a private club
feel. There are 33 bedrooms that have each been uniquely
designed and named after a real person who once lived
in the building over 100 years ago. The Rookery is located
close to London's trendy restaurants and bars and the
area features a lively atmosphere. For a little feel of
history nestled in London's modern life, try The Rookery.
Left: Shakespeare Globe Theatre
The
Luxury Inn in a modern bed and breakfast located in central
London. It is bordered by De Beauvoir where you can find
a great art environment. Hoxton is close by where London's
trendy new attractions are found. It is also close to
areas, like Essex and Cannonbury where popular restaurants,
bars, shops and cinemas can be found. The style of the
hotel includes lofts with a contemporary design by Charles
Xenakis. The Luxury Inn hotel in London is abounding with
skylights and large windows making it full of light. It
offers cooking facilities, an entertainment area and broadband
internet services. The Luxury Inn is close to the busy
city life and still maintains a cozy atmosphere.
Left: City of London from The River Thames
While
these three do not come close to covering all the types
of hotels London has to offer they do give you an idea
of the diversity you will find. There is a hotel in London
to meet everyone's needs from cozy bed and breakfasts
to those located in the heart of the city life.
Jay
Moncliff is the founder of http://www.hoteles-gratis.info
a website specialized on Hoteles,
resources and articles. This site provides updated information
on Hoteles.
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