If the UK had a Motel 6, it would be Travelodge. Which is not to say that it's bad. It's that it's cheap. If you simply want a secure place to sleep, you can't really beat Travelodge. However if you want features, then you may want to look elsewhere.
This location is very close to the London City Airport and for that, it's excellent. You probably won't be able to sleep well in the daytime, because it's next to the end of the runway and the jet engines are quite loud when planes take off. Once the airport spins down for the night (around 22:00), it's a quiet room.
The room is very basic. Bed, chair, workspace, television. There are no lamps, there is no armoire and the hangars in the closet (which does not have doors) can't be stolen. The loo is small and functional, with a large towel and a small one, plus a shrink-wrapped bar of soap. There is no telephone, so bring your own clock if you want a wake-up call. I found the bed to be too soft, but I did manage to catch a night's rest which was all I really needed. Like I said, very basic.
There is a "restaurant" in the lobby - I would have to guess that all of the stuff is microwaved from sealed packets. Not that there's anything wrong with this as long as you know that's what you're getting. If you want proper food, take a short walk across the docks to the Fox.
Note that my room faced the airport - it's likely a bit quieter on the opposite side. read more