CITY LODGE LONDON, London

The hotel sits on Bow Road, a main thoroughfare with a 24-hour bus service connecting to all parts of London. Bow Church DLR is a 2-minute walk, and Bow Road Underground (District Line) is about 5 minutes away, putting the city centre within a 10-15 minute journey. The O2 Arena is a 20-minute trip via bus, and London Stadium is within walking distance or a short DLR ride. Canary Wharf and the ExCeL Exhibition Centre are similarly well connected. A National Express coach stop serving Stansted Airport is located directly outside.

Rooms are compact but generally clean, with some variation in condition reported. Each room offers a private bathroom with shower, a flat-screen TV, heating, and carpeted floors. Twin rooms with two single beds are available. Rooms are soundproofed but can still be affected by traffic noise from Bow Road; rear-facing rooms are quieter. There is no air conditioning, though a fan is provided. Extra beds cannot be accommodated. The property also has ground-floor rooms available.

The communal kitchen is well-equipped with a microwave, hob, fridge, and toaster. Guests have access to free tea, coffee, biscuits, chips, Swiss rolls, fruit juice, and other basics for a do-it-yourself breakfast. The kitchen is open from 07:00 to 22:00. There is no restaurant or bar on site, but several cafés, takeaways, and a supermarket are located within a short walk. Guests can also cook their own meals using the kitchen facilities.

The hotel offers free Wi-Fi in all areas. Daily housekeeping is included. Luggage storage is free both before check-in and after check-out. A paid laundry service is available at a laundrette next door. Fax and photocopying services are available for an additional charge. CCTV operates in common areas and outside the property. The property does not have a lift. Bikes can be brought into the room.