The Railway Tavern Hotel

Hotels
Independent
6.2 (66 reviews)
131 Angel lane Stratford, London, England, E15 1DB , London , GB

Facilities

Free WiFi
Garden
Wheelchair accessible
Free self parking
Housekeeping on request

Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location for London travel network
Free parking available
Affordable pub on site
Cons:
Poor cleanliness and room quality
Lack of amenities and services
Below-average value for money

Categories

Cleanliness
2.5
Multiple guests reported cleanliness issues, including dirty rooms and bathrooms.
Service
1.7
Extremely poor service experience with reports of unanswered calls, unavailability of staff, and overall lack of customer service.
Location
6.1
Mixed reviews about the location, with some guests appreciating the proximity to key landmarks while others mentioning noise and poor views.
Room Quality
2.3
Rooms were described as old, noisy, and lacking essential amenities such as kettles, toiletries, and hot water.
Amenities
5.7
Guests had mixed feelings about the amenities, with mentions of free parking but complaints about the lack of basic facilities and cleanliness.
Value for Money
3.1
Several guests found the hotel to be below expectations in terms of comfort and cleanliness, impacting the perceived value for money.
Food and Beverage
4.5
Limited positive comments about the pub and affordability of food, but overall dissatisfaction with the quality and variety offered.
Overall Experience
2.3
Consistently negative experiences reported by guests, highlighting multiple issues with cleanliness, service, room quality, and value for money.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-07-31 20:09

Property Description

Garden Views and Complimentary Wi-Fi

Enjoy stunning garden views while staying connected with complimentary wireless internet access.

Convenient Parking and Guestrooms

Benefit from free self-parking onsite and relax in one of the 9 comfortable guestrooms with complimentary Wi-Fi and modern amenities.

Nearby Attractions

Explore top attractions like Westfield Stratford City and London Stadium within a short drive from the hotel.

Book now for a memorable stay at The Railway Tavern Hotel in London!

Important information:

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

6.2
Based on 66 reviews
Cleanliness: 2.5
Service: 1.7
Location: 6.1
Room Quality: 2.3
Amenities: 5.7
Value for Money: 3.1
Food and Beverage: 4.5
Overall Experience: 2.3
P
Parag
2
Pros:

It was a horrible experience as I found the hotel locked when I arrived there around 10pm. Nobody turned up or pick up phone at customer service. I needed to book another hotel while standing outside in order to avoid the cold night out.

2025-04-21 via Nuitee
M
mark
2
Not anything like the description on the site
Pros:

The picture is not of the actual Hotel. The room was dirty and the bathroom/shower was not usable. There was nothing in the room like a kettle or an hairdryer.
Stay well clear from this place

2025-04-05 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
4
Not good
Pros:

Old tavern with about 10 hotel rooms. View from the room was bad and windows were broken, holes in the bathroom, old and crappy. Not the most expensive hotel, but hotel was worse then expected.

Rooms were noisy.

2025-04-02 via Nuitee
P
Paul friends
2
Pros:

A 1 star at best, no kettle, no hand wash or body wash or shampoo, noisy toilet, no hot water in the shower.

Won’t ever be staying here again.

2025-03-27 via Nuitee
S
simon
4
Pros:

Very low quality and you get what you’ve paid for. Hotel is in a good location for London travel network, pub is cheap and it offers parking for free.
Shame really as this would be a really nice place done up and had some money spent on room conditions and comfort.
Bed is old (sprung), room wasn’t clean still had previous occupants rubbish in bin and en-suite facilities are poor and unclean.
But location is amazing as is the price for a stay in London. Pay for what you get and I’ve stayed in worse places.

2025-03-10 via Nuitee
M
Mohammad
10
Great hotel and friendly staff.
Pros:

This was our second time staying at The Railway Tavern Hotel and once again great value for money and very close to where we was visiting. Very friendly staff and free parking is included on their secure car park on the hotel grounds. Will be booking again next time we are in East London.

2025-03-09 via Nuitee
K
Keith
4
Poor, vey poor
Pros:

A very run down pub/hotel.

2025-03-08 via Nuitee
A
anders
10
Autentisk sted, med en dejlig pub⚒️
Pros:

Autentisk sted, med en fantastisk pub.
Up the irons⚒️⚒️⚒️

2025-03-04 via Nuitee
P
Philip
8
Pros:

It was close to the station and was perfect for getting to the london stadium the next morning.

2025-02-24 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
4
Not very comfortable, but well located.
Pros:

The guy who welcomed me was kind and polite. The accommodation is in an old building and the facilities show the age. The bed was a spring bed and I felt the springs on my body, I didn't sleep well at all. There was this weird loud noise that kept coming from the toilet every now and again.

It's less of a hotel, more of an old residence located on top of a pub.

It was nice that the there was parking on site and it is a short walk from many places around Westfield in Stratford.

2025-02-19 via Nuitee
K
Katy
4
Cheap basic hotel
Pros:

Great hotel for a basic cheap stay to get your head down.

2025-02-02 via Nuitee
H
Harriet
10
Pros:

Second time staying and it was fantastic again. Staff are very helpful and friendly, and the rooms are nice. Would definitely go back

2025-01-30 via Nuitee
B
Braedon
10
Comfy room, friendly staff
Pros:

Was in London for a concert, this place was fairly close by and priced very well compared to other hotels in the area. Room was clean and comfy and the staff were friendly.

2025-01-26 via Nuitee
J
John
6
Pros:

stayed one night for a football match and it was fine. Clean comfortable bed. Great secure parking. friendly staff.

2025-01-20 via Nuitee
H
Harriet
10
Pros:

Fantastic stay and staff really helpful and kind :)

2025-01-12 via Nuitee
4
469annekeb Couples
2
Slecht hotel. eigenlijk Airbnb
Pros:

You call it a hotel, I would call it an Airbnb because there is NO service at all, you can not have a breakfast, during your stay the beds are not made, the bathrooms is not cleaned, I thing also not cleaned before we came because the basket was full !
The shower is very dirty, in desperate need of a new one ! the woodwork from the windows is rotten, the paint is very very bad, there is a "new" window on the inside which cannot close (is also broken) therefore it is very noisy in the room.
The carpets on the stairs and landing are old and durty.

2024-12-31 via Tripadvisor
J
James partner
6
Pros:

A

2024-12-20 via Nuitee
E
Escape658943 Solo travel
2
Avoid staying here
Pros:

The plumbing in the rooms is connected to the main drainage by an electric shredder & pump system that is incredibly loud. This is not too bad in the day, but when trying to sleep at night, anyone in any of the rooms flushing the toilet, running a tap etc. sets off the system, shocking you awake with what sounds like a small jet engine starting up next door.

2024-11-30 via Tripadvisor
F
Frode
6
OK, men trenger vedlikehold...
Pros:

Slitent, men OK med tanke på beliggenhet. Burde være mulig å få byttet lyspære i nattbordbelysning... Og fixa litt på baderommet. Fryktelig støyete, fra biltrafikk og løse persienner i lett vind.

2024-11-25 via Nuitee
T
Tracey
4
Needs attention. Not a 4 star hotel.
Pros:

The Railway Tavern is in a good location close to Stratford Station. The rooms are a good size but sadly need some attention. No handwash or shower gel in the bathroom. Dirty mirrors.Only one bedside lamp working. The room was generally clean but lacked the kind of attention to detail which I would expect for a 4 star hotel.
The bathroom needed a more thorough clean and would benefit from having dome items updated. The basin waste is very old and dirty. The macerator needs attention as it doesn't flush properly and then goes off randomly without warning. No tea and coffee making facilities was a big disappointment.
Generally The Railway Tavern would benefit from some attention outside and in to make it a more attractive place to stay and to warfant the 4 star rating.

2024-11-18 via Nuitee