Palms Hotel & Retreat By Palette London Romford

Hotels
7.1 (915 reviews)
Southend Arterial Road , Hornchurch , GB

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean
Good location
Comfortable bed
Cons:
Inconsistent cleanliness
Poor amenities
Staff communication issues

Categories

Cleanliness
6.93
Several comments noted cleanliness issues in the room during the stay.
Service
7.4
Mixed reviews regarding staff service, with some praising prompt action and others noting lack of communication.
Location
7.94
Guests appreciated the good location for visiting nearby areas.
Room Quality
7.39
Positive comments on comfort, but noted issues with room temperature and cleanliness.
Amenities
6.42
Limited amenities mentioned, with guests noting missing tea/coffee supplies.
Value for Money
7.38
Guests feel the hotel offers decent value considering its cleanliness and location.
Food and Beverage
6.43
Breaksfast not offered or poorly communicated, leading to negative sentiment.
Overall Experience
6.9
Overall experience is seen as decent with some positive remarks, but significant issues reported as well.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 01:49

Property Description

Modern Accommodation
Discover our modern rooms with free WiFi and free private parking for a comfortable stay.

Convenient Location
Located near popular attractions like intu Lakeside Shopping Centre, this non-smoking property offers easy access to nearby towns and London City Airport.

Nearby Attractions
Explore the surroundings of South Woodford, East Ham, and more while staying at The Palms Hotel.

Book now to experience comfort and convenience at The Palms Hotel!

Important information:

• Early check-in and late check-out available only if approved, charged at £20 per hour
• Latest check-in time is 2:00 AM (management approval required)
Guests must present valid ID at check-in. Failure to provide ID, payment verification, or
compliance with hotel rules may result in refusal of entry.

A valid card is required to secure booking. Payment may be taken at booking or arrival
depending on rate. Some offers require upfront non-refundable payment. Pre-authorisation
may be applied.
• Free cancellation up to 48 hours before 3:00 PM arrival
• After this or no-show: first night charged
• Third-party bookings also follow platform policies (e.g. Booking.com, Expedia)
A card pre-authorisation may be taken as security. Guests are responsible for any damage,
loss, smoking fines, or excessive cleaning, which will be charged to the card provided.

Strict no smoking/vaping policy throughout the hotel. Breach results in a £250 cleaning fee.

Strictly prohibited. Violations may result in eviction without refund, possible police
involvement, and additional charges for damages or cleaning.

No pets allowed except certified assistance/guard dogs. £50 cleaning fee applies where
permitted.

The hotel may refuse service or terminate stays without refund for:
• Abuse or threatening behaviour
• Illegal activity
• Noise disturbance
• Rule breaches

Guests are responsible for all damage or loss during their stay. Charges will be taken from the
payment method provided.

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

By booking, guests confirm they have read, understood, and agreed to all terms and
conditions.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.1
Based on 915 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.93
Service: 7.4
Location: 7.94
Room Quality: 7.39
Amenities: 6.42
Value for Money: 7.38
Food and Beverage: 6.43
Overall Experience: 6.9
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Ropati Robert • family_with_children • nz
10
Pros:

The staff are friendly, polite & helpful. The facility is magnificent, with very clean rooms. The restaurant and ballroom setting was so relaxing and beautiful. We really enjoyed our short stay.

Cons:

NTR

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Shreyas • solo_traveller • gb
1
Awful will never visit again
Pros:

recently renovated but AC was not functioning for the room I had.

Cons:

Staff was not helpful even after few reminders. If they can check and fix the AC they took more than 1.5 hrs wait just for me to visit them late night to send

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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LaurynaM • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Nice area. Clean rooms.

Cons:

A lot of strange people from Nigeria, wasn't feeling safe. Very strange. Not big choice for breakfast.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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HILDA • couple • gb
1
It was a bad experience and would never go back there
Pros:

None

Cons:

The noise. People banging doors, talking loudly when others are sleeping. The discomfort of the bed. Room was not clean. Staff not welcoming!

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
9
Just got
Pros:

Good

Cons:

NO

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Kieran • solo_traveller • gb
1
Robbed
Cons:

They waited for me to drive for 6 hours to arrive after booking and paying in advance to then say my room has been cancelled due to over booking, still no refund, as a repeat customer its a joke and will never be staying againg or recommending to anyone either, had to also spend a fortune to book else where last min, i want my money back

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Duncan • couple • gb
5
Good room, bad overall experience
Pros:

Clean, good value for money

Cons:

Parking charges for staying are ridiculous. Guests should park free or at least get a discount. £10 for 24 hours is an extra cost on the room, making the cost of staying higher than yu think. Also the room keys kept unprovramming themselves so I had to keep going back to reception to get new ones

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Neil • solo_traveller • gb
6
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Tracy • solo_traveller • gb
1
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Tariq • couple • gb
5
Just ok, 5 out of 10 overall.
Pros:

Room and bathroom was clean, service response was very poor. There was no remote for AC. Staff response was very poor, we called so many times, no answer of phone. Room was on 1st floor, no lift.

Cons:

Reception team response was very poor.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Mundia • family_with_children • gb
1
Absolutely disappointing.
Pros:

The event we attended

Cons:

The stench in room, the stone hard mattress. The poor cleanliness. Buffet breatfast, hot items were all cold and had been out too Long so looked dry

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Ellie • couple • gb
2
Pros:

The Interior was very nice.

Cons:

We had to get our key card reissued three times. When we had the issue with the key card the 2nd time we had to wait at reception for almost 20 minutes for someone to come down. We had to knock on the office door but no one answered. We also asked for a late check out which was confirmed with the staff on the front desk and then we had 2 members of staff knocking on our door asking us to leave and that they were fully booked so couldn’t offer a late check out. I probably wouldn’t return to stay here due to how bad the service was.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
7
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Roselyn • couple • gb
3
Poor
Pros:

2/10 cleanliness

Cons:

I booked executive room but was not worth the money. Arm chair in the room broken, and room very dirty. Files on the window seal. Tv was not working. Curtains dirty. Bed bot comfortable. I wonder how the standard room will looks like

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Dave • couple • gb
7
Fairly comfortable room but overall disappointing stay .
Pros:

Comfortable beds, clean room

Cons:

Unhelpful check in person, restaurant and bar was unavailable to residents, hotel is a bit isolated if you’re not driving.
Torn curtain , loose bathroom door knob, toiletries dish not properly attached.
View from the window was of a brick wall.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Rosie & Steve • solo_traveller • gb
6
One Night Stay £10 Parking Charge
Pros:

Liked the location.
Room clean

Cons:

Didn't like the the shower, not height adjustable for someone 5ft tall!
Breakfast wasn't great, luke warm, not well presented. Toaster needs adjusting, once, hardly done,
twice through burnt.
£10 parking charge we weren't aware of, why? It's not even close to a station!

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Jamie • couple • gb
9
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joanne • couple • gb
1
Absolutely shocking I do not recommend and there customer services are disgraceful
Cons:

Was woken up at 2am with people fighting shouting and banging on doors

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Ewart • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Very clean
Well.looked after

Cons:

The cleaning staff are so noisy in the morning

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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L • solo_traveller • gb
2
Additionally parking costs
Cons:

You now have to pay additional for parking!

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee