Fodor's London 2000 [Paperback]

Fodor's (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 7, 1999 | Series: Fodor's London

"Fodor's guides are always a pleasure." -The Chicago Tribune

"Teeming with maps and loaded with addresses, phone numbers,
and directions." -Newsday


Experienced and first-time travelers alike rely on Fodor's Gold Guides for rich, reliable coverage the world over.  Updated each year and containing a full-color foldout Rand McNally map, a Fodor's Gold Guide is an essential tool for any kind of traveler.  If you only have room for one guide, this is the guide for you.


New for 2000! Full-color sections let you experience London before you get there. With citywide virtual tours and cross-referencing to the main text, Fodor's color sections are a great way to begin planning your trip.


Let the world's smartest guide enrich your trip
Full-color images evoke what makes London unique - Local experts show you the special places - Thorough updating keeps you on track - Practical information gives you the tools to explore - Easy-to-use format puts it all at your fingertips


Choose among many hotels and restaurants in all price categories
Stay in regal landmarks, Victorian charmers, Bloomsbury hideaways, chic hotels, cozy B&Bs, or modern bargains - Dine in the latest restaurants, the coziest pubs, and the best Thames-view cafes - Check out hundreds of detailed reviews and learn what's special about each place


Mix and match our itineraries and discover the unexpected
Savvy descriptions help you decide where to go and when - Walking tours guide you through heraldic Westminster, ritzy Belgravia, sizzling Notting Hill, and beyond - Shop 'til you drop at Harrods, then antique-hunt on Portobello Road - Plus day trips to Oxford, Stratford, Windsor, Bath and Cambridge


Go straight to the facts you need and find all that's new
Useful maps and background information - How to get there and get around - When to go - What to pack - Costs, hours and tips by the thousands

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

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From the Inside Flap

"Fodor's guides are always a pleasure." -The Chicago Tribune

"Teeming with maps and loaded with addresses, phone numbers,
and directions." -Newsday


Experienced and first-time travelers alike rely on Fodor's Gold Guides for rich, reliable coverage the world over.  Updated each year and containing a full-color foldout Rand McNally map, a Fodor's Gold Guide is an essential tool for any kind of traveler.  If you only have room for one guide, this is the guide for you.


New for 2000! Full-color sections let you experience London before you get there. With citywide virtual tours and cross-referencing to the main text, Fodor's color sections are a great way to begin planning your trip.


Let the world's smartest guide enrich your trip
Full-color images evoke what makes London unique - Local experts show you the special places - Thorough updating keeps you on track - Practical information gives you the tools to explore - Easy-to-use format puts it all at your fingertips


Choose among many hotels and restaurants in all price categories
Stay in regal landmarks, Victorian charmers, Bloomsbury hideaways, chic hotels, cozy B&Bs, or modern bargains - Dine in the latest restaurants, the coziest pubs, and the best Thames-view cafes - Check out hundreds of detailed reviews and learn what's special about each place


Mix and match our itineraries and discover the unexpected
Savvy descriptions help you decide where to go and when - Walking tours guide you through heraldic Westminster, ritzy Belgravia, sizzling Notting Hill, and beyond - Shop 'til you drop at Harrods, then antique-hunt on Portobello Road - Plus day trips to Oxford, Stratford, Windsor, Bath and Cambridge


Go straight to the facts you need and find all that's new
Useful maps and background information - How to get there and get around - When to go - What to pack - Costs, hours and tips by the thousands

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Fodor's; Book&Map edition (September 7, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679003185
• ISBN-13: 978-0679003182
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,724,662 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not for a budget traveler, May 2, 2000

By 

Jaime Page - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fodor's London 2000 (Paperback)

While this book gives a wonderfully worded look at each section of greater London, it is definitely not for a traveler on a budget. It tends to focus on expensive touristy attractions and shopping areas while glossing over cultural areas where you can really get a feel for what London and its inhabitants are all about. Whether or not this book will be useful to you all depends on what you want to know about London.

If you are happy spending a lot of money to see the changing of the guard, Big Ben and Harrod's with every other American tourist in London, then this is the guide book for you. If, however, you want to get off the beaten path to meet the locals and get a real feel for London, you may be better suited by another travel guide such as Rick Steves' "London Through the Back Door".

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Again...not the greatest but decent., July 21, 2000

By 

magicker71 (Louisville, KY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fodor's London 2000 (Paperback)

Yes, Fodor's is an ok travel guide to London, but there are several other options out there that are better choices. The map included is only for the central London area and is not very detailed. The restaurant and hotel recommendations, as everyone is commenting, is mainly upper-crust establishments. But there are reviews of lower end places as well and Fodor's has a great section in the beginning describing what to see if you are spending 2 days, 3 days, etc in the city and giving detailed walks. If you're choosing several travel books for your trip, Fodor's might be a good secondary guide but I wouldn't make this my first choice.

3.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good book, October 7, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Fodor's London 2000 (Paperback)

I won this book in a contest... so I might be a little generous due to the fact it didn't cost me a penny. The London map only covers very central London. The walking tour information is really interesting. The book is filled with plenty of London details. I already had a pretty good idea of what I wanted to see in London. I just need to know when things are open or crowded. This book does that.

I generally prefer guides with more color photos. The Thomas Cook "Passport's Illustrated Guides" are more portable and colorful... but the update for London won't be available until December.