CityLodge London

Hotels
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Independent
7.2 (1070 reviews)
167 Bow Road, London, England, E3 2SG , London , GB
44-0208-9812055

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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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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
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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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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
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Luca • couple • it
7
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Ingo Jörg • solo_traveller • de
8
Preis/Leistung stimmt !!!
Pros:

Für ein Zimmer mit eigenem Bad ist der Preis in der City Lodge London unerreicht. Zudem ist die Unterkunft vom Flughafen London City optimal mit der DLR erreichbar und nur ca. 150 Meter schräg gegenüber der DLR-Station „Bow Church" gelegen. Besser geht kaum!
Mein Zimmer mit Bad war ausreichend groß, sauber und genügte voll und ganz meinen Ansprüchen, da ich es eigentlich nur zum Schlafen benötigte.
Die Anbindung zur Stadt ist sehr gut: DLR-Station „Bow church" (3 Minuten Fußweg) und die U-Bahn-Station „Bow Road" (8 Minuten Fußweg) sind nicht weit weg!
Zum Frühstück kann ich nichts sagen, ich habe den Frühstücksraum nicht genutzt.

Cons:

Besser geht immer, aber (um es mit einem Bild zu beschreiben): Sie erhalten hier für wenig Geld einen sehr guten VW Golf! Sollte Ihnen das nicht genügen und wünschen Sie einen Mercedes oder Porsche, müssen Sie halt das Vier- oder Fünffache an Geld hinlegen ...

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Mary • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Customer service was topnotch

Cons:

Room had a small window, not well ventilated though fan was provided.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Arron Charles • couple • gb
1
Awful -
Pros:

It was dirty and not clean - not what is advertised-

Cons:

Room - shower - bed - filthy

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Lucas • couple • be
6
Bon rapport qualité prix mais c’est pas du luxe
Pros:

Personnel très sympathique toujours au petit soin. Situation géographique car près de 2 gares bien desservies

Cons:

La salle de bain était un peu petite ainsi que l’évier il fallait se pencher pour y accéder. Il y avait énormément de calcaire sur les parois de la douche. La moquette au sol était un peu vétuste et pas propre.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Delia Gabriela • family_with_children • ro
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Hassan • solo_traveller • sa
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Janet Elizabeth • family_with_children • gb
7
Rooms comfortable and clean, fans kept them nice and cool and the staff were polite and helpful.
Pros:

The location was good. We would have preferred a full English Breakfast in a dining room.

Cons:

No cooked breakfast and - worse - no facilities in the rooms for making hot drinks. These two things would have made the stay much more enjoyable and would compare favourably to other establishments.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Wiktoria • extended_group • pl
3
Pros:

Personel był wspaniały

Cons:

Łóżko było brudne, cały pokój nie należał do najczystszych a do tego brak ciepłej wody

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Adrián Felipe • extended_group • es
6
2026-01-08 • via Nuitee
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Sára • couple • sk
7
2026-01-06 • via Nuitee
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Darren • solo_traveller • gb
10
Very happy with my stay
Pros:

The room had en suite shower and toilet and a very comfy bed. Tv and heating - it was perfect for my needs.

Cons:

I had no complaints and even on a busy main road I slept well and no disturbances from outside or other guests.

2026-01-04 • via Nuitee