The mid-range Park Plaza Victoria London is a three-minute walk to Victoria Station, and is about a 10-minute walk to Buckingham Palace, making it a convenient choice for tourists and business travelers. Its 299 rooms include Executive Rooms, Studios, and one- and two-bedroom apartments with full kitchens, but room decor is less spiffy than in the public areas. Two restaurants stay open throughout the day, and room service operates 24/7. A well-equipped fitness center comes with a range of cardio- and weight-training equipment, plus a sauna, steam room, and spa. There's an Executive Lounge and a business center, but neither are open every day. Free Wi-Fi and function rooms for up to 750 people make the Park Plaza Victoria a popular choice for conference-goers. A more stylish option could be the business-friendly Amba Hotel Charing Cross, though rates can be higher.

The 12-room Cherry Court Hotel is a simple and quaint budget property near Victoria Station. While the rooms are simple and sparse, the family-run hotel is well-maintained, clean, and bright. Common space is limited, though there is a small back garden deck. A free continental breakfast of fruit and cookies is delivered to the rooms each morning, and Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel, though the signal can be weak in top-floor rooms. Travelers looking for hipper budget accommodations could try the Clink78 Hostel, which has private and shared rooms.

The Best Western Victoria Palace is a three-pearl hotel located just south of Victoria Station in Pimlico, a quaint neighborhood close to the banks of the Thames River. It has 87 rooms, including suites, spread out over a main building and two annexes, which are just down the street. Rooms at the hotel do look a tad worn though, especially in the annex buildings, and there are no public spaces for guests to congregate. But the Best Western Victoria Palace has an undeniably great location, with great access to many notable sights, such as Westminster Cathedral and Buckingham Palace, along with museums, shops, and restaurants.

In an area filled with small hotels, the 34-room budget Dover Hotel doesn't stand out from its surrounding, but it offers an affordable stay in an excellent location. It's a quick four-minute walk to Victoria Station (with a direct express link to Gatwick Airport), and Buckingham Palace can be reached in 20. Decor is on the dated side and rooms are small, plus some floors share a toilet. Rooms do have small desks, flat-screen TVs, and tea- and coffee-making facilities, but there are no air-conditioning or mini-fridges, and noise issues are prevalent. A limited continental is included in all rates, as is Wi-Fi. It's worth paying a bit more at the stylish Georgian House Hotel, which has modern rooms and free made-to-order breakfasts. 

Stanley House is a no-frills budget property near Victoria station. While its 44 rooms, which lack air-conditioning, vary in style, they share dated decor and show wear and tear. On the plus side, all have flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and small en-suite bathrooms. A full English breakfast is included in the rates, adding to the Stanley's value. Travelers could also check out the nearby Tophams Hotel Belgravia, which is more modern with slightly higher rates.

The one-and-a-half-pearl Victoria Station Hotel is a good pick for travelers who want to be within walking distance of major attractions, such as Buckingham Palace and Big Ben, without breaking the bank. The 22 rooms are basic to the point of feeling barren and lack air-conditioning -- although fans are provided -- and some have shared bathrooms. Breakfast is included in the rate, as is Wi-Fi when guests book directly with the hotel. There's seating across from the reception desk but no large public spaces. The hotel can get noisy, and past guests have complained about subpar housekeeping. Days Hotel London-Waterloo, which has a restaurant, bar, and more up-to-date rooms, is a good alternative with similar rates.