On the horns of a dilemma...

Ta, bekky.

In fact, thanks everyone...

Might try a temp flatshare.

london.craigslist.org/ is good or loot maybe.

Definitely.

No one pays the rack rate in a place like that.

Yep it is nice - it's also £130pn on a cheap day. Do you think I could negotiate on a 3 month stay?

Cojak, I have sent you the hotels details in your ez mailbox

there are some nice hotels around Paddington

Certainly there are. £1200 a night "professional companions" don't like to slum it.

The Hilton Metropole on Edgware Road is very nice and close enough to W1 that you can walk it if you like. It is also outside the congestion charging zone (for the moment) if you are driving.
www.hiltonlondonmet.com/

yes please, bekky (ignore him - there are some nice hotels around Paddington...)

Anyone familiar with the area will know what most "hotels in Paddington" are used for.

I didn't know Cojak was a CUK girl??

Wage Slave tip of the day; when staying in a London hotel, ask for an extra pillow

Presumably you are being compensated well for this. Remeber to factor in travel to and from London, the cost of meals and something to compensate for the fact that you will be away from your wife/kids for most of the week. Although the last bit may prove to be a bonus.