You could also look into Priceline for a London hotel, if you can handle their restrictions (not knowing where the hotel is until you've committed to it). Oxford St. marks the boundary between the Bloomsbury-Marble Arch area and the Mayfair-Soho area. You could place a bid for one area and add another area for a higher bid if that doesn't work. For general tips on Priceline bidding and some successful bids, see the board http://www.biddingfortravel.com . They're showing some success in the $60 range, but this could vary depending on how busy a time you're there.

Andrew Missouri