The East London Hotel, London

Location, rooms small but everything you need in them. Staff very helpful & friendly

Hearing rooms close by flushing the toilet, drain gurgling and a strange whistling noise

Very smart, presentable & staff for friendly and helpful. Booked close to a venue nearby and ended up having breakfast even though not planned. If you want a comfortable place to stay that does the basics we’ll come here. Me & the Mrs couldn’t recommend enough!

Nothing. It was exactly as advertised and is an absolute gem for anyone who needs a place to stay in the area.

Though a compact hotel room, every inch of the space was well laid out. Good lighting so you can do your makeup at the desk and plenty of power points. Blackout blind worked as well. Only a 2 minute walk from the tube station as well.

Nothing, the hotel description was spot on.

Great location, well priced. Nice entrance and breakfast area. Rooms were small But well kitted out. Nice lighting in the bedrooms.

Not sure about the minimally frosted bathroom doors.

check in was quick and efficient. Room was compact but functional.

I was not expecting the room to be windowless - must have missed it in the description maybe?

The hotel was easy to find and the staff were very helpful and friendly. They even left a little surprise for me in my room as they knew it was my birthday! The breakfast was lovely and the room was very clean and had everything we needed. Good value for money. Very near the tube station and unusually quiet and peaceful considering it is located in such a busy neighbourhood.

The lifts were super slow. I was asked to pay the balance of my booking although I had already paid in full.

Check in process was confusing as I did not receive any confirmation of my hotel booking. Furthermore once arrived, staff insisted that I needed to pay for the room even though I had already done so. It was necessary to open my bank statements in order to verify.

I liked the layout of the hotel.

The hotel room was too small.

This hotel was perfect for my needs. I was down in London for one night and just needed somewhere to drop my bags and sleep. The room was small, but perfect for my needs. The check in and check out all being done via a screen meant it was quick - although that meant I spoke to no one during my stay. The location was perfect - a short walk to Bethnal Green tube. I enjoyed my view over Bethnal Green and was amazed that despite being sandwiched between a train line and a main road I slept like a log as it was SO quiet. I sometimes struggle with getting the right temperature in hotel rooms with a window you can’t open but I had a very comfortable nights sleep. All in all it was a great whistle-stop stay and I would definitely stay again.

Small but Clean room

Tea cups in the common lounge area were not clean. Brought it to the attention of the staff for a few days and then gave up.

The staff was very friendly. The location was perfect for going to MCM convention at excel.

Room size a little small of our purpose but would be okay for other travellers with less baggage (my friend and I are cosplayers).

the location was perfect 👌🏻 staff were great 👍🏻 the room was excellent and the bed, got the best sleep I had for a long time! highly recommend!

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Modern, clean, 200m from the tube

Very small rooms (but it’s London)

Friendly staff

Location

Location was great for what we needed as we had a goifg in Hacney so just a 30min stroll. The room was very comfortable and we had a nice view from the 5th floor.

The only issue we had (ewhich is very minor) was the Nespresso machine in the room didn't work

This was a great hotel in a fantastic location, with an easy walk to the nearby tube station. The room was clean and well presented with excellent amenities. I was very comfortable.

I didn't realize I had booked an internal room with no windows, but when I spoke to the staff they very kindly swapped me over to a new room with a window. Much appreciated!

The bed was great - the room was perfect for such a short stay.

It was a good half hour to get into the centre of the city.

Room was compact but had the essentials for a short stay. Everywhere was clean and modern, the beds were comfortable. Self-service check-in was really easy. The hotel is also very close to Bethnal Green tube, just a few minutes walk.

A few more milks for hot drinks in the room would have been good, as would, as would china cups rather than disposable ones.

Having stayed at this hotel before, we didn't hesitate to book again when needing a night in London. It is conveniently located next to Bethnal Green tube stop on the Central line which is only 20 min from St. Pancras International station. The rooms are surprisingly quiet even though you're located next to a busy road and a train viaduct. The room we had was also very spacious and offered everything a wary traveler needs to relax and rest.

The bed was almost too short for me (1.85 m), but unfortunately that is a common issue in British hotels. So I can't really blame them for it.

Great location and fab shower

Bed was small

location and staff

room could have been better cleaned but nothing major

Clean

No complaints

The room was a bit small even though we booked a queen room. Hard to store luggage. However, the staff are great and location very ideal.

Size of tbe room

Everything was new and fresh. 3 min walk to subway. Bathroom was a bit small, but fresh and stylish with a rainshower shower head. Big bed and smart TV with Netflix, YouTube etc. Would stay here again!

A bit small rooms, but we knew that in advance. A small fridge in the room would have been nice. Big bags in the room can be a bit tight due to little closet and floor space.

Good location but too small

Too small a room and basement room doesn’t have a window nor proper network

Very clean room. Appreciated that.

Quite cramped

Good location close to the underground and also nearby supermarket and some restaurants and cafes with in walking distance. Quick self service check in so need to wait.

Wasn't easy to follow where the room was located as it was on the ground floor so had to ask after going up in the lifts.

No really in Shoreditch

Excellent location - friendly welcome on arrival - basic room but had all you needed for a one night stay

Nothing - all good on this occasion

The hotel is very close to the metro station and is very clean. There are many options for a breakfast nearby. Also Tesco in a walkable distance.

If you've never stayed in a room without a window, believe me—you won’t like it. I thought I could manage, but jetlag (when you can’t sleep at night) in a small, windowless hotel room was miserable. I stayed there for six nights and even considered changing hotels, despite Yotel being non-refundable. Another issue was the area where the hotel is located. What you’ll see around includes a lot of graffiti, a gas station, a car wash, and many racks of clothes for sale outside. Keep in mind that Hackney is just up the street. For my early morning trips to the train station, I booked a taxi (£17) instead of taking the 388 bus. On top of that, my stay averaged $200 per night, which is expensive for a hotel of that kind.

We liked the location just a short walk from Bethnal Green's tube station, cafes, restaurants, shops and pubs.

The room was very small. OK for a short stay.

Comfy beds, easy to get too, good facilities, staff available at all times.

Bedrooms in front of the lift can be noisy as you can hear everyone enter/leave the lift. Shower floor felt a little slimy.

Very close to underground 🚊

Windowless rooms

Comfortable and clean, great location right across from the tube station. Nice modern room.

Soundproofing wasn’t great, could hear everything going on outside the door of our room early in the morning

Staff at check-in were wonderful.

The room was underground with no window, which was a surprise and not clear from the advertisement. I could hear the person on the other side of the wall bumping into the wall all night. The room was so small that I could touch the walls on both sides.

Warm welcome, very helpful staff. Very nice room. Good location close to underground. Automated check-in is a breeze.

Mattress is rather hard. A soft topper would be nice. Airco doesn't turn off all the way - it's not at all loud at the lowest setting, but if you're sensitive to noise it's still annoying.

It did the trick.

We got what we have booked, it was clean and nice, the bed is very comfortable. The staff were also really kind and helpful and we could get to the city center easily from the hotel. Compared to other hotels in London the price is lower so we recommend this Hotel for a weekend trip for sure.

We knew that the room is very small, but a kind recommendation for the Hotel from us to have at least a storage box under the bed and a hanger on the door or elsewhere for the coats.

Bed against wall

The staff are outstanding. Helpful and friendly. The nature of this hotel is that there is no "reception" desk, it is all quite informal. A simple check in check out system - no cash. The breakfast was fairly standard buffet, perfectly acceptable and reasonably priced. The hotel is situated next to a railway line, but the soundproofing is such that you don't hear any trains. The location is great - we recommend going to the new Young V&A museum opposite. Plenty of cafes and restaurants, and a park are all in the neighbourhood. Easy public transport with bus stops and tube station practically outside the door..

The rooms are TINY. The queen size bed is built into the wall, which means that if you are a couple one of you has to clamber over the other. The bed takes half of the space of the room, with a large flat screen smart tv in the wall at the foot of the bed. No drawers, a hook to hang clothes above the mirror (obscuring the mirror!), so no storage space. Coffee/tea machine on the microscopic "desk". Shower excellent in the very small bathroom. This is perfect for a single person or even a couple for a night or two.

Great location

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Reshma was very helpful in finding us an appropriate room that met our needs.

The rooms are cramped. The basement floor room felt very claustrophobic even though it had a window which looked onto an interior patio/drainpipes. I'd be very concerned about being down there if a fire alarm went off.

Location has good access to the tube and good restaurants.

Cheaper than other options but you get what you paid for. Tight space and no ventilation. The shower might set off the fire alarm if it's too steamy.

The hotel was very nice, perfect location for what we needed and plenty to do nearby. We enjoyed the local museums and there was some wonderful cafes close by. The rooms were comfortable and clean and we had a nespresso machine as well. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Bed was a little awkward as it was against a wall so we had to climb over each other but for a one night stay it was fine.

The rooms were clean, the staff were nice and the price was right. The location was great as well with a 2 min walk to the train station. Just one stop to Liverpool street and two stops to Stratford with the train.

The room didn't have an opening window. I enjoy fresh air especially in the morning to breathe properly. The rooms were cleaned daily and the AC worked throughout my stay but I would recommend a window that can open just to give the room proper air circulation.

Very polite and nice staff. Keep it up. :-)

The Green Light in the bathroom, which is super bright during night. Unnecessary in its function.

Size of the room is extremely small!!

Easy to access, clean and nice atmosphere

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Perfect central location. Modern hotel with friendly and professional staff. Very clean.

The check out procedure using the machine didn't work although there was a friendly staff member there to assist.

Just a min walk to the metro station

You can’t really have the window open without people seeing you from outside