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The following hotels have been chosen as they are within easy reach of the competition. In some cases special rates have been agreed for WSC competitors. Rates include VAT at 17.5%. Please note some hotels may have temporary special offers at lower rates, so it is worth checking the web before booking.

For those on a smaller budget, check out these hostels.

Express by Holiday Inn
Area: Colliers Wood, South West London. Time to the lido: 20 min
About: Efficient, mid-market hotel located very near Underground and with all public transport facilities. Direct access to central London by Underground, and to nearby Wimbledon by walk or bus.
Address: 200-220 High Street Colliers Wood, Colliers Wood, London SW19   map link
Access to lido: 50 meters from Colliers Wood underground station. 5 minute direct journey to Tooting Bec station. WSC shuttle bus from station to pool.
Rate: £65 per night per room for double or twin room. Includes continental breakfast. Rate does not vary according to night of the week
Booking info: +44 (0) 20 8545 7300 Bookings must be made directly to the Colliers Wood hotel; NOT through central Holiday Inn booking. Bookers should quote participation in Winter Swimming Championships, booking ref. 114895511
The Gateway Hotel
Area: Clapham South, South West London. Time to the lido: 20 min
About: Privately owned and run to provide the personal touch. All rooms provide en-suite facilities. Wireless internet access is available in all public areas and rooms. The hotel is two minutes from Clapham South Tube station with easy access to the city, West End and Wimbledon.
Address: 14 Balham Hill, London, SW12 9EB   map link
Access to lido: 2 minutes walk to Clapham South underground station, from where 5 minute direct journey to Tooting Bec station. WSC shuttle bus from station to pool.
Rate: £55 per night single occupancy; £70 double occupancy; £75 twin room. Room only. 10% discount for 2 nights or more
Booking info: +44 (0) 20 8673 7001 quote Winter Swimming Championships
Antoinette Wimbledon
Area: Wimbledon, South West London. Time to the lido: 25 min
About: Positioned in the heart of Wimbledon town and well situated for central London and south west London, this hotel offers en suite rooms including satellite TV. Central London is only a short train journey away, offering easy access to theatres, attractions and shopping
Address: The Broadway, Wimbledon, South West London, SW19 1SD   map link
Access to lido: 7 minute walk to Wimbledon South Underground station, from where 7 minute journey to Tooting Bec station. WSC shuttle bus from station to pool.
Rate: £95 per double room per night on Thursday 7 Feb. £79 per double per night on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.
Booking info: +44 (0)20 8543 4222 quote Allocation Reference W13 when booking.
Comfort Inn Vauxhall
Area: Vauxhall, South-Central London. Time to the lido: 30 min
About: A few minutes walk from Vauxhall Bridge from where you can see The Houses of Parliament and the London Eye. Waterloo International Terminal, Victoria for Gatwick Express, Tate Britain Gallery, Westminster and other major attractions are all within easy reach
Address: 87 South Lambeth Road, SW8 1RN London   map link
Access to lido: 8 minute walk to Vauxhall underground station, from where 15 minute journey to Tooting Bec station. WSC shuttle bus from station to pool.
Rate: £89 single occupancy incl continental breakfast; £99 double occupancy. Rate does not vary according to night of the week
Booking info: +44 (0) 20 7735 9494 quote World Winter Swimming Championships
The Windmill on the Common
Area: Clapham Common, South West London. Time to the lido: 25 min
About: Dates back to 1729 and stands on the edge of leafy Clapham Common. En-suite rooms with Plasma TV and WiFi. Just a few minutes walk from Clapham Common and Clapham South Tube stations the Windmill Hotel is excellently located for access into central London.
Address: Windmill Drive, Clapham, South West London, SW4 9DE   map link
Access to lido: 7-8 minutes walk to Clapham Common or Clapham South Underground stations, 6 minute direct Underground journey to Tooting Bec station. WSC shuttle bus from station to pool.
Rate: Weekend rates (Fri., Sat., Sun.) 3 nights £270; 2 nights £190 double or single occupancy. Thursday and/or one other night £110 single occupancy, £125 double. Rates include full British breakfast. Rates subject to change.
Booking info: +44 (0)20 8673 4578
Novotel London Waterloo
Area: Waterloo, South-Central London. Time to the lido: 25 min
About: Located within easy reach of Big Ben and Westminster, London Eye, theatres, shopping & nightlife. Modern bedrooms, a Garden Brasserie restaurant, a fitness centre with gym, sauna and steam room, meeting facilities, WiFi wireless Internet access and on site parking.
Address: 113 Lambeth Road, London SE1 7LS   map link
Access to lido: 10 minute walk to Waterloo underground station. 20 minute direct journey to Tooting Bec station. WSC shuttle bus from station to pool.
Rate: Fri., Sat., Sun. £99 per night single occupancy; £109 double occupancy. Thurs £130 single occupancy; £140 double occupancy. Includes full English breakfast. Minimum booking 2 nights.
Booking info: Book by e mail: h1785@accor.com or phone +44 (0) 20 7793 1010. Need to quote ref: 189479001 upon making reservations.
Novotel London Tower Bridge
Area: City of London. Time to the lido: 40 min
About: Situated right in the heart of the City, overlooking the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. Within the hotel, there is a complimentary fitness centre with sauna and steam room.
Address: 10 Pepys Street London EC3N 2NU   map link
Access to lido: 8-10 min, walk to Monument or London Bridge underground stations, from where 30-25 min. direct journey to Tooting Bec station. WSC shuttle bus from station to pool.
Rate: Fri., Sat., Sun. £99 per night per room, single or double occupancy. Breakfast supplement £10 per head for advance booking. Thurs. £165 per room.
Booking info: '+ 44 (0) 20 7265 6000. Please quote booking ref. 063231001.
Express by Holiday Inn
Area: Victoria, Central London. Time to the lido: 50 min
About: Grade 2 listed building is within walking distance of Victoria coach and railway station and Pimlico underground station. The hotel is in the vicinity of some of the famous London landmarks such as Westminster, London Eye, Tate Gallery and Buckingham Palace.
Address: 106-110 Belgrave Road, Victoria, London, SW1V 2BJ, England   map link
Access to lido: 100 meters from Pimlico underground station. 18 minute journey to Tooting Bec station. WSC shuttle bus from station to pool.
Rate: From £109 per night single or double occupancy. Includes continental breakfast
Booking info: Book advance purchase offer via website http://www.hiexpress.com/londonvictoria
Park Plaza County Hall
Area: Central London, South of River. Time to the lido: 40 min
About: Opening October 2007, the hotel will boast luxury guestrooms, suites and penthouses of which more than half will have fully equipped kitchens. The individually designed rooms will include bespoke furniture, the latest in-room technology, flat screen televisions, wireless internet.
Address: Addington Street, London SE1   map link
Access to lido: 10 min. walk to Waterloo underground station. 20 minute direct journey to Tooting Bec station. WSC shuttle bus from station to pool.
Rate: Fri., Sat., £112 per night per room, single or double occupancy, room only. Thurs., Sun. £155 per night per room.
Booking info: Call central reservation at: +44 (0) 207 0344820
Victoria Park Plaza
Area: Victoria, Central London. Time to the lido: 40 min
About: A modern four-star deluxe, design-led hotel. Only minutes away from some of London's most famous attractions including Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and the London Eye.
Address: 239 Vauxhall Bridge Road, South West London, SW1V 1EQ   map link
Access to lido: 5 minutes walk to Victoria underground station. 20 minute Underground journey to Tooting Bec station. WSC shuttle bus from station to pool.
Rate: Fri., Sat., £128 per night per room, single or double occupancy, room only. Thurs., Sun. £194 per night per room.
Booking info: Call central reservation at: +44 (0) 207 0344820
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Area: St.James, Central London. Time to the lido: 40 min
About: A traditional deluxe four-star hotel. Only minutes away from some of London's most famous attractions including Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and the London Eye.
Address: 45-51 Buckingham Gate, London SW1E 6AF   map link
Access to lido: 7 minutes walk to Victoria underground station. 20 minute Underground journey to Tooting Bec station. WSC shuttle bus from station to pool.
Rate: £182 per night per room, single or double occupancy, room only.
Booking info: +44 (0)20 7834 6655 quote Winter Swimming Championships

Youth Hostels:

There are 6 in London - Earls Court, Holland Park, Oxford Street, St Pancras, St Pauls & Thameside

More info from www.yha.org.uk

Best ones for travel to the Championships:

St Pancras Youth Hostel
About: Some en-suite/premium rooms, cots, meals available, laundry more info
Address: 79-81 Euston Road, NW1 2QE
Rating: 4*
Rate: Adult from £25 U/18 £21 including breakfast
Access to lido: Tube - Euston or St Pancras (Northern Line)
St Pauls Youth Hostel
About: Some en-suite/premium rooms, cots, meals available, laundry more info
Address: 36 Carter Lane, EC4V 5AB
Rating: 3*
Rate: Adult from £25 U/18 £21 including breakfast
Access to lido: Tube - Blackfriars (District/Circle Line) or Monument (Northern Line)
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