Admittedly I'm no connoisseur of hotels in the London area, but I have little to complain about…read morethis place. We were a large group of over 130 and stayed 4 non-consecutive nights in double rooms. We got what we needed -- flexible checkin time, clean rooms with clean showers, hot breakfast in the early morning, lounge space for hanging out in groups. A little far from central London, sure (those zone 4 tickets are pricey...!), but at least the tube station was only a couple minutes' walk. My 2 complaints: (1) slow and unreliable wifi; (2) one liquid for shampoo and body. Note: I don't actually know how much a night's cost was because we paid a lump sum for the group to make reservations. My review is based on the assumption that it was relatively inexpensive. Note 2: some of my companions had complaints I didn't -- saggy sofa bed, broken shower head.

Why they have a Holiday Inn in Newbury Park, I don't really know. It's one of the great mysteries…read moreof life, although actually slightly less fascinating than how penguins find their way across the antarctic in the winter. Newbury Park is famed for its... um, McDonalds, and it also has a decent sized B&Q - but apart from that, there's not much to offer. The only reason to stay in Newbury Park would be when visiting for Christmas, but even then it would surely be preferable to stay at your Aunt Sheila's. See, the problem I have with the Holiday Inn is that it's just as expensive as the hotels nearer to Central London. Why?. There is no logic to it. Well, there is some logic, especially if you're a businessman in the hotel industry. But for the rest of us, it doesn't seem right. The hotel is nice enough though; sickeningly modern and perfect. Every room identical, every cup of tea identical, every hotel staff member identical. It's kind of nice and pleasant though; if you're on a road trip and fancy stopping by Newbury Park, you may as well stay here. On the plus side it has great access to the aforementioned Mcdonalds. A modern, clean and quite lovely - if soulless and typical hotel.

hugely enjoyable stay & very satisfied with expectations exceeded at the cranbrook. the cranbrook…read moreis one of the best performing strongest budget/mid-range hotels in ilford. the issue is that london economical value hotels can be fully booked during high season. if you dont fancy £400/£500 hilton room rates then ilford is affordable & accessible. excellent transport links into central zone 1. bus services connect to underground gants hill or tottenham stations only a 30 minute journey away. very well situated. i had an annex room - a9-which is immediately adjacent to the main building. a-rooms are refurbished & everything worked with a continous speedy wifi signal. lovely large ensuite room with large clean shower room. all staff very friendly & polite. fresh towels everyday & plenty of hot drinks & toiletries. i couldn't fault the staff. if you are open & down to earth with housekeeping & reception then you are sure to get the same warm, attentive & professional service back. wholeheartedly recommend & a great multiple nights stay with no problems. there are basic rooms in the main building which may suit working contractors looking for home rent prices for long block booking stays only sharing facilities sometimes with one other room. rooms5.0service5.0location5.0 hotel highlightsgreat value roomsa-rooms in annex are refurbished nearby activitiesonly a short walking distance to town & strong public tranportation links making central london accessible. safetylike many urban areas including king cross & victoria it pays to be vigilant. walkabilityit's london multicultural like brixton. there can be issues & it does pay to be careful. food and drinksplenty of bars & eateries at lower prices than london. also lots of pound shops, cheaper supermarkets & a street market. noteworthy detailslots of smaller hotels & locations often acting collectively as a larger chain. may be beneficial to be sure of the facts like exact situation when booking. full english breakfast at wetherspoon pub 5 mins walk from only £3.

I really loved staying here! There is a grocery store literally right next door so you can get…read moresnacks, cash, breakfast, gas, whatever you need really easily. Plus, they have an all night snack bar if you need some food when you get in late like I did. Its also in walking distance from the subway and the ride to downtown London is only about 30 minutes (like 10 stops) and an all day subway ticket only costs 12.5 GBP! My room was nice, clean, and the bed was soft. The bathroom is a little small, but it is clean and nice! The front desk people were VERY nice! The girl who worked the desk in the early afternoon was so patient and answered all my questions about driving in London, using the subway, local toll roads, etc, gave me a nice map to get to the subway, recommendations, and was just overall, very helpful. I think her name was Alice :D Minor cons: The temperature regulator in the room doesn't go very cold, so I did have to open the window to get it cool enough for my taste to sleep and that made it a little noisy cuz its by the motorway. Also, they do charge for parking 3 pounds per night, but it is also gated for extra security for you and your car. Breakfast is not included. It's like 8 pounds. I didn't try it, I just went to the grocery store and got fruit and cookies :) I would definitely recommend Ibis and I would stay there when I travel to other places/countries as well!

THE WORST HOTEL EVER. Now let me explain my self for that.No it's not even a hotel its just…read morerooms.No breakfast except if u want to pay £5 each person and that's harvester. I'm in it now and no free internet u have to pay 3 pound every 24 hours.But the only reason I give it one star and no stars is because it's 12 pound a week.But the worst thing by far they don't even clean properly they come here to sit on there fat arses all day.When I got here I discovered a malteaser on the floor and that's just 5 seconds of being there.And the receptionist was asleep and yawning every time I asked her something

Nice rooms and great breakfast. The staff is friendly and…read morehelpful. There is free WiFi and TV with a lot of channels on. 1 min walk to the train station leading directly to London

Very poor and unprofessional hotel. I stayed here for a few days (business trip)…read more Service: I had forgotten my coat and asked if they would send it to the Netherlands (for a fee of course). They indicated that I had to arrange this myself. After insisting, they agreed and said they'd arrange this. I ended up paying £ 60. The final costs turned out to be £ 15. After indicating this, they stopped responding. They put the remaining 45 pounds in their pockets. Facilities: no hot water in the morning. There is a heating element in the shower itself. One day there was no water at all, so I could not shower. Toilet kept going and couldn't flush. Every morning I asked them to fix it. Same problem every day. Room: 7 m2 in size. As big as my toilet at home. As a hotel, I would be deeply ashamed.

The food is good. Rooms are clean and bathrooms are clean. Bathroom doors jam to often and locks…read moredon't work. The toilet also doesn't flush sometimes .

From the owner: Welcome to Banks Hotel…read more Welcome to Banks Hotel where you will enjoy a good night's sleep.... "Fast becoming a landmark in East London, the Banks Hotel is perfectly located where London's renowned East End meets the City. Our elegantly composed Hotel is uniquely placed to ensure our guests both comfort and warmth which justifiably makes our reputation. Whether enjoying the local theatres, shops, museums, galleries and parks or maximizing time in the financial heart of the City, our hotel ensures a high level of service at an affordable price. With our given location, services and hospitality, we endeavour to provide our guests with convenience and a luxurious break that will make the experience worthwhile."