Pól Ó Conghaile: A super-central London hotel with single rooms – and a tip for free breakfast

The Strand Palace is a storied London stay and an example of why booking direct can save

Inside The Strand Palace, London - a super-central stay with solo-friendly rooms

Pól Ó Conghaile

I needed to book a hotel in London at short notice.

I know. Deep breaths… if you think Dublin’s average daily room rates last year of €180 are pricey, London’s ring in at around £208, according to STR, which produces marketing data on hotels.