Thursday, June 9, 2011

The History of Kings Cross And The Arguments Why You Should Stay In A Nearby Budget Hotel

By Lincoln Morgan


People all over the world opt to stay in one of the Kings Cross hotels whenever they are in London, specifically in the Central London. Aside from the fact that it is an historical ground, it is also attributed for being a famous inspiration for several pop culture media, such as the Harry Potter's Platform 9 and in the Pet Shop Boys' musical video "Rent".

The History of Kings Cross:

Kings Cross started as a rural area in Central London. It used to be among the rural areas in Central London. In eighteenth century, the Fleet River's springs caused several spa enterprises to appear on the scene. Because of the springs produced by the Fleet River, the place was transformed into a group of spas. It was then settled to have the area gain more traffic, thus the locals should devise plans to attract more people to it. Plans to attract people to the area were then started to satisfy the requirement of getting more traffic. There were industries that came but many of them failed, including the gas works. That statue gave Battle Bridge a new name: Kings Cross. Due to that statue of King Henry VIII, the name Battle Bridge was changed to Kings Cross. When talking about Kings Cross, it is commonly sometimes also referred to the Kings Cross railway station. The railways made an impact on Kings Cross, that is true, but obviously they are different. Residents of Kings Cross have seen the change when the underground lines were constructed. Though it became a tourist spot, many were deprived of their homes but were still given an affordable housing through flats and buildings projects.

The Local Hotels:

Several hotels in London St. Pancras have a lot of low cost hotels London that offer more than the basic amenities and facilities, most of them are luxury hotels. One hotel called Megaro Hotel, found in Euston Road, has a lot of extra amenities to offer. It can be easily spotted because it is located across the St. Pancras Station. Other than air-conditioning and non-smoking rooms, Hotel Megaro is a boutique hotel that offers other extra services such as laundry services and safety deposit boxes. Amenities include private bathrooms with bathtubs and showers, desks, televisions, internet access, coffee makers and also hairdryers. Tourists can also find the Holiday Inn London-Bloomsbury in the area. With its 300 rooms, it is one of the common hotels near St. Pancras tourists will usually hear of the first time they get into the area. By just walking in a few minutes, guests will be able to reach the Kings Cross area and some restaurants. The stylish furniture and the decorated rooms are two reasons why guests enjoy their stay in Holiday Inn.

The Kings Cross hotels are a great way for tourists or locals to get together and share interests. The locals can act as the tourist guides and take the tourists from the hotels to visit and view the nearby tourist attractions. The tourists can understand the culture differences and gain new insights about Kings Cross and share what they have learned to the other tourists newly met. Definitely a motivating and learning experience for them.




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