LONDON OLYMPUS HOTEL, London

The hotel sits in central Stratford, minutes from the University of East London. Stratford station provides trains, Tube, DLR and buses, with a direct coach service to Stansted Airport. The area is well served by shops, supermarkets, and fast-food outlets, with the Westfield Stratford City shopping centre and the London Stadium within a 20-30 minute walk. For events at the O2 Arena, the property is about an 8-minute drive or 25-minute walk. The surrounding streets are outside the London emissions zone, and the neighbourhood includes smaller local shops and a large supermarket nearby.

Each bedroom is en suite and equipped with carpeted floors, heating, a flat-screen TV, electric kettle, tea and coffee-making facilities, and free toiletries. A hairdryer and a fan are provided on request. Rooms are compact; the smallest single or twin configurations feel tight for more than one night, and are best suited for a short budget stay. Back-facing rooms are quieter, while those facing the street can be subject to traffic noise. Some rooms include a fridge and a desk or small table, but storage and surface space are minimal. Daily housekeeping is provided, with towels and bedding refreshed every day or every three days for longer stays.

The hotel does not serve breakfast, lunch or dinner. No on-site bar or café exists. A wide range of dining options - including Italian, fish and chips, kebab, Japanese sushi, and sandwich shops - are located 0.3 to 0.5 km away. A supermarket is also nearby for self-catering supplies. For those attending events at the London Stadium or O2 Arena, fast-food and chain restaurants near Stratford station are easily reached on foot.

Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas. The 24-hour front desk allows late arrivals and early departures. Luggage storage is offered, useful for exploring before check-in or after check-out. Parking is limited: free on-site spaces are limited, and a paid off-site spot costs £10 per day and must be reserved. The property has CCTV, smoke alarms and fire extinguishers. No pets are allowed. Early check-in is possible subject to availability; special requests can be made at the time of booking. Accepted payment cards include American Express, Visa, Maestro and MasterCard.