Our train arrived back at St. Pancras around 10pm. King's Cross Station is right next to St. Pancras. There is a very small ode to Harry Potter there. Knowing we probably wouldn't make a special trip back up there, we decided to make a quick visit. In the middle of the very busy, active train station, there is a small Harry Potter photo op. We took quick photos at Platform 9¾.
Then, we grabbed a traditional black cab (very cool). It had a charging station inside with several different types of cords.
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| pic from tarabradford |
As soon as we arrived at Arosfa Hotel, we were in LOVE. It is the opposite of everything you hear about British people. Tessa and her husband Atilla were warm, inviting, and incredibly hospitable from the moment we walked in the door. Missing our Boudreaux, we also LOVED Frankie, their shitzsu puppy.
The hotel stays very busy and were not able to accommodate us for our whole stay. So, they offered us 3/4 nights we needed in a triple room at a discounted price. I would HIGHLY recommend the Arosfa to anyone going to London. It had all the coziness you would expect from a B&B and at a great price. It is not in the center of town, but there are two tube stations within easy walking distance.
Breakfast was a treat every morning. You enter the dining room and can enjoy a selection of juices, fruits, pastries, yogurt, and cereal. Then, Tessa or Atilla would bring hot coffee or tea and your choice of hot breakfast. I usually opted for eggs and toast. Andrew had the full English breakfast: eggs, bacon, sausage, baked beans, and toast.
The ONLY downside to the Arosfa was that the internet connection was not great. It was good enough to check emails, facebook, etc. However, I was incredibly excited about Skyping my family on Thanksgiving and I just couldn't get a strong connection.
Our first choice for lodging was the Fleet River Bakery but it was booked and I'm so glad we found Arosfa.
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