After a day of pounding the streets sightseeing in London, I was out until my alarm sounded the next morning!

There was only me using the room.

I've noticed that a handful of hotel chains now push the beds up against walls in this style, raising exactly the issue that you've mentioned.

The not-so-'hidden gems' on my list include breathtaking, awesome and bustling.

As an experienced travel writer, based in northeast England, I welcome contact, @sjcgillespie.bsky.social.