CityLodge London

Hotels
Independent
7.2 (1070 reviews)
167 Bow Road, London, England, E3 2SG , London , GB

Facilities

Free breakfast
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Wheelchair accessible
Free breakfast
Smoke-free property

Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient location
Attentive and friendly service
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room size is small

Categories

Cleanliness
5.85
Several reviews mention issues with cleanliness, including bugs and dirty common areas.
Service
8.31
Multiple reviews praised the attentive and friendly staff.
Location
8.35
The location is frequently noted as convenient, being close to metro stations.
Room Quality
6.81
Rooms are described as small, which impacts the overall comfort.
Amenities
6.84
Amenities are adequate but the cleanliness of shared areas is an issue.
Value for Money
7.8
Guests feel they get decent value for the price, especially in London.
Food and Beverage
6.35
Breakfast preparation is self-service, which some found lacking.
Overall Experience
7.32
Overall experience is positive but marred by cleanliness concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 23:31

Property Description

LCD Televisions and Complimentary Wi-Fi

Indulge in entertainment with LCD televisions in all 14 guestrooms and stay connected with complimentary wireless internet access.

Convenient Location

Located in Tower Hamlets, CityLodge London is just a short drive away from key attractions like ABBA Arena and London Stadium.

Easy Access to Airports

With London City Airport being the nearest airport, traveling to and from CityLodge London is a breeze.

Book your stay at CityLodge London now and experience a comfortable stay near ABBA Arena and other top attractions in London!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LCY

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

7.2
Based on 1070 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.85
Service: 8.31
Location: 8.35
Room Quality: 6.81
Amenities: 6.84
Value for Money: 7.8
Food and Beverage: 6.35
Overall Experience: 7.32
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Martinson Adjei Junior family_with_children gh
4
Uncomfortable
Pros:

Close to shops and public transport

Cons:

The room wasnt as it appeared on the website. Washroom drainage was bad. Bed was noisy. The room had some smell. Uncomfortable

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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O'Reilly couple gb
10
2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Pablo couple es
8
Buena experiencia
Pros:

Muy buena localización cerca del parque olímpico de Londres, personal muy amable y cocina comunal gratuita

Cons:

Las instalaciones estaban algo anticuadas y la limpieza podría estar mejor

2026-03-19 via Nuitee
M
Martin solo_traveller gb
8
For the cost, good value
Pros:

Handy for tube. Close to olympic park..

Kitchen downstairs is stocked and available for breakfast or a snack.

Cons:

Room was a little warm. I had a room facing the street outside which is busy and noisy.

2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Noelle couple ie
5
2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Israel family_with_children es
10
Pros:

El trato recibido por el personal, fue excelente además hablaban español, la habitación era genial y limpia..

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Anika solo_traveller tt
2
2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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Ifeanyichukwu Ovie Kofi solo_traveller gb
8
2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Aleksandr family_with_children fi
9
2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Elena couple it
7
2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Njoku family_with_children gb
8
2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Mic kot couple gr
9
SATISFACTORY ACCOMMODATION
Pros:

OUR STAY WAS GOOD, NORMAL AND TYPICAL ROOM, PROPER HEATING, SHARED KITCHEN WHERE WE WERE PROVIDED WITH THE BASIC ESSENTIALS (MILK, COFFEE, EGGS, COOKIES ETC.) FOR OUR BREAKFAST AND A FRIDGE. THE BUS STOP IS VERY CLOSE AND HAS A METRO A FEW MINUTES AWAY. THE HOST (HOUSSΑIN) WAS KIND AND GAVE US THE INFORMATION WE ASKED FOR. THANK YOU, WE WILL COME AGAIN WHEN WE VISIT LONDON AGAIN!!!

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Alessandro couple it
2
Va bene solo se si hanno zero pretese
Pros:

Buona la posizione rispetto alla stazione di Bow Road e ai Minimarket

Cons:

Pulizia inesistente, moquette sporca, tanta polvere, davvero un orrore da abitare per più di una notte.
Letto scomodissimo, da mal di schiena perenne e notti insonni.
Per la colazione si ha a disposizione la cucina, sicuramente attrezzata col necessario ma anche questa sporca.
Strada rumorosa, ma non è ovviamente colpa della struttura.

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Wai Lun solo_traveller im
8
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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David family_with_children gb
2
Pros:

The location was great, with easy access to the Dlr station, bus stops and convenience stores serving till late hours.

Cons:

Very racist staff. Being of black ethnicity it's very sad to say I have never been received sooo poorly. I observe that the Bangladesh staff operating there are much nicer to other races. DEFINITELY MY LAST VISIT THERE!
The night staff lied often like damn, it's that bad..im usually likeable and easy going so im right to say those guys need a wake up call.
Im out.
Don't bother booking there is my advise to anyone who values honest customer service.

Goodluck booking guys!

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
C
Carol solo_traveller gb
9
Great little place.
Pros:

Friendly staff, clean facilities and easy access to Central London.

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Luca couple it
7
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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ESPERANZA couple es
6
5 días en Londres
Pros:

Hussain fue súper amable, ayudó en todo y un punto muy positivo es que habla español.
En cuanto a la habitación es un poco pequeña, la limpieza no es su punto fuerte pero en relación calidad precio no está mal.
La ubicación está muy bien porque tiene conexión con el autobús que va directo al aeropuerto así como con el metro que está a unos 9 minutos andando. Además, hay muchos sitios para comer cerca, a parte de un supermercado justo al lado del hotel.
El desayuno también está bien. Hay pan, plátanos, galletas, cereales y leche.

Cons:

Podrían mejorar la limpieza de las habitaciones, el cuarto de baño está deteriorado y la primera impresión es de poca higiene.
Además, podrían poner algún armario o mueble más ya que solo hay uno pequeño y puede ser insuficiente.
Destacaría la poca insonorización de la habitación ya que se escucha a las personas cuando van andando por el hotel (el suelo cruje) así como el ruido de la calle.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Ivan couple br
5
Pros:

O atendimento é bom.

Cons:

Quarto com bastante humidade e mofo, cheiro de mofo bem forte. Compensou por o custo ser bem inferior a outras opções melhores, porém se voltasse no tempo eu investiria em uma acomodação superior.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Kevin couple es
7
Buen sitio
Pros:

La ubicación es excelente, ofrecen algunas cositas en el desayuno básicas, pero perfectas, puedes hacer uso de la cocina común y comprarte más cosas en los súpers que hay cerca si te apetece. El wifi es gratuito y funciona genial. El personal es muy amable y te pregunta si necesitas algo cada mañana.

Cons:

El precio me parece un poco elevado para lo que ofrecen, no hay ascensor, el edificio es un poco viejo y no del todo cuidado, pero para dormir, desayunar y estar bien conectado con el resto de londres es perfecto. Además el personal se porta muy bien.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee