The world is shrinking every moment. No, no, the 2012 prophecy isn’t coming true in 2013. In fact, I am talking about the new travel apps and mobile websites that have changed how we travel across continents. Holding a smartphone in your hands makes it seem as if the whole world is just a click away.

These mobile-friendly websites are truly perfect for busy travelers who are always “on the go.” You need not visit a travel agent or sit at a computer; you have thousands of hotels and flight deals in your pocket. Here are some of the most user-friendly hotel-finding mobile websites to book your vacation in London.

Tripadvisor.com

Rather than replicating the whole website, the mobile website is a restricted version of the original tripadvisor.com but is quite easy to use. Reviews, prices, and all the information are given, making the booking process easier. There are special filters that turn out to be quite handy, especially when booking a hotel in London.

For example, you can decide the price range according to your budget. However, completing the booking process means visiting an external website, most of which have not been optimized for mobile users, which makes the booking process a little tricky.

We can never ignore the fact that travelers use social media channels to make hotel choice decisions. Be it Facebook or Twitter, TripAdvisor makes its social presence felt with interesting destination ideas, contests, and reviews. However, it’s not focused on London.

Londonhotels4u.com

Not an iPhone app but a well-developed mobile website where you can book your stay within minutes. Unlike other websites, londonhotels4u.com, lists down hotels in London only.

It’s quite a user-friendly site with a search box where you can type in the name of the hotel, nearest attractions, or tube station, and a list of hotels will appear. There is also a little section called “secret hotel,” which allows you to book a hotel blindly and save up to 50%.

The description and facilities of every hotel are given, but you cannot enlarge the map. As far as its social channels are concerned, you’ll find plenty of things to do in London, such as travel ideas, London event updates, hotel choices, and more. You can even post your queries or travel plans, and the team will contact you soon.

Hoteltravel.com

Keeping in view the changing browsing habits of customers, hoteltravel.com has also launched its mobile website. You can easily find a suitable hotel in the search box. Reviews and a map of the hotels are also given and can be enlarged. You can change the currency as you wish. However, since they have huge listings, the search may take a while, so you must be patient.

Although not daily, hoteltravel.com frequently updates its Facebook and Twitter pages. From destination photos to interesting quizzes and world event updates, it’s worth liking. But again, it doesn’t focus exclusively on London.

Booking.com

The mobile website is lovely. You can book rooms at hotels in 15,000 destinations worldwide and read hotel reviews. The website has been tailored to load quickly and smoothly on mobile devices. But as with every hotel-finding website, some usability issues occur, as the phone numbers are not clickable when booking a hotel.

However, if you’re looking to reach fellow travelers, Booking.com’s Facebook page is the right platform. Over 21,297 people are talking about it. Updated twice a day, every query is responded to within minutes.

Mobile websites have revolutionized the way we book hotels for our travels. They’re handy and flexible options for busy travelers.

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Author Bio: Emily Hadden contributed to this post. Emily is a London travel writer who loves sharing her ideas and experiences with travel maniacs. Her personal travel experiences inspire her to write helpful travel tips and suggestions.