Traditions and holidays of Great Britain

B Long term hotels

There are several streets around an area of London called King’s Cross that only have this type of accommodation. They used to be for tourists who were on a budget and wanted to be centrally located. But this has now changed. King’s Cross has turned into an area notorious for crime of all kinds, and tourists in particular are advised not to go there at all. Long Term Hotels in this area are fairly cheap due to the accommodation being very basic: a bed and a wash-basin in the rooms, with a shared bathroom. They are often dirty, damp and dangerous. They seldom have proper fire precautions and dealing in drugs is a common feature in these hotels. Not for the clean-living visitor!