We are staying 3 days before & 3 days after our late Sept. cruise.   I am looking to stay "near" the Eye--it seems a lot of things we want to see are nearby. (we've never been, so the usual sites are at the top of our list). I am wondering if we may want to do that AFTER the cruise, assuming some jet lag on the way out. I still anticipate a day of sightseeing before. What other part of London might be fun to stay in?   We are likely looking at IHG hotels as we h