Viking Hotel

Hotels
7.8 (1258 reviews)
162 Romford Road , London , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Soundproof rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent value for money
Great location
Cons:
Issues with check-in process
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.16
The room was very clean, with housekeeping done automatically, indicating a well-maintained property.
Service
7.13
Mixed sentiments; staff were friendly but there were issues with check-in process, leading to an average rating.
Location
8.67
Great location mentioned multiple times with good transport links and easy access.
Room Quality
8.12
Guests appreciated the spacious and comfortable rooms, though some found them dated.
Amenities
7.65
Limited amenities mentioned; no gym or breakfast options which affects overall perception.
Value for Money
8.11
Guests frequently noted the excellent value for money relative to location and service.
Food and Beverage
6.66
No breakfast included and limited food options led to lower expectations.
Overall Experience
7.93
Generally positive experiences despite some issues with service and amenities.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 10:21

Property Description

Convenient Location and Transportation Links

The Viking Hotel, just 1 mile from Stratford Rail and Tube Station, offers easy access to London and major airports. Free parking and 24/7 reception add to the convenience.

Modern Rooms and Amenities

Each room is equipped with satellite TV, Wi-Fi, a telephone, and tea/coffee facilities. En suite bathrooms with hairdryers and optional cots ensure a comfortable stay.

Nearby Attractions and Dining Options

Located in East London's Newham Borough, the hotel is a short walk from shops, restaurants, a theatre, and the renowned Westfield Shopping Centre. Guests can also enjoy a self-service continental buffet in the dining area.

Book your stay at the Viking Hotel now and experience comfort and convenience in the heart of London!

Important information:

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: LCY

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and charges are applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 1258 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.16
Service: 7.13
Location: 8.67
Room Quality: 8.12
Amenities: 7.65
Value for Money: 8.11
Food and Beverage: 6.66
Overall Experience: 7.93
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muzerengi couple gb
7
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Ivan couple bg
7
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Nasir couple gb
9
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Ryan extended_group gb
9
Would stay again, great value for money
Pros:

Handy for Olympic Park, good sized clean room.

Cons:

No Air Con, but there was a decent fan. Check in through a window was a little strange

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Jason couple gb
8
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Di Cicco solo_traveller it
7
Pros:

Molto comodo e vicino ad un punto di snodo cruciale per i collegamenti.

Cons:

La zona non è proprio tranquillissima, purtroppo la sera da soli non è l'ideale.

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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DAVID solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Spacious room. Very clean

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Beearle solo_traveller gb
9
Great stay with parking
Pros:

Parking was a plus. Staff were very accommodating and are available 24hrs. The room was very clean and tge bed was very comfirtable. The fridge was quiet and a great addition

Cons:

There was no shower mat and only a small bath towel per person.i need a towel for wiping hands after using the toilet so would have liked one supplied.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Joanne couple gb
4
Did what it needed to do!
Pros:

Room was big, and clean

Cons:

I’ve never checked in to a hotel through a window.
The door to the hotel was locked… and met by a security guard who told us that check in was “the window “
No amenities available .. ie bar/restaurant on site.
Local information poor.
Staff communication poor



Feel like the hotel is being misrepresented as a hotel!


Did not get selfie with the receptionist/ porter at the window

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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charlene solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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ALLAN couple gb
9
I'd stay again if I was visiting the area
Pros:

Great location to walk to Olympic Stadium with free parking. Room was comfortable and gentleman who checked us in was friendly and helpful

Cons:

corridor smelled of cigarettes

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Zoe solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

The room was very nice very quiet

Cons:

No breakfast

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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tracy solo_traveller gb
1
Booked another hotel and left
Pros:

Booked this for a colleague for work and was astonished to find it being used as an immigrant hotel which wasn’t clear at booking stage.

If had known this we wouldn’t have booked.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Hannan couple no
10
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Davies family_with_children gb
6
Cheap budget hotel fit for one night, but nothing more.
Pros:

The room was spacious and despite booking a double room, we had a double bed and single bed, so that was a nice surprise. During this heat wave, it was nice to have a large fan on the wall. Shower was good. Location of room was quiet and on ground floor. All seemed clean. Upon arrival, one of the workers kindly offered to bring us some ice cold drinks which we were thankful for as it was so warm.

Cons:

Check in was very strange, pressed a buzzer outside at the door that said 'reception', as couldn't open door to go in. A man stuck his head through a small gap in the open door and asked why we were there, and I said I have a booking and he told us to go to the window round the front. Suddenly another man just opened a window and the whole check in happened there. It was windy, so his paper work started flying away. I really wasnt sure of the point of the window check in when they have a reception area.
Despite having a fan on the wall, the room was extremely warm that I slept very very poorly, as in barely an hour of sleep.
There were no spare pillows so one of us only had 1 flat pillow.
When we returned to the hotel about 11 pm at night because we'd been at a concert, there was multiple Indian men just in the car park. And there was a window open from one of the adjoining rooms where 2 small Indian children were trying to climb out of it, and there was a lot of noise coming out of that room. It made us feel quite unsafe because we were 2 women walking into a dark car park with men just sitting there for no clear reason. Luckily we could not hear noise once in our room.

The other thing I wasnt happy about was when I booked the room through booking.com, it said a free continental breakfast was available, a free continental breakfast is also clearly advertised on the hotels direct website. As I have coeliac disease, I contacted the hotel in advance to ensure I had gluten free options available, to be repeatedly told that I was not entitled to a free breakfast or any kind of breakfast, because id booked through booking.com. Despite repeatedly advising of the information on both booking.com and their direct website, I was repeatedly told no breakfast, and given no form of adding a breakfast onto the booking, which was very disappointing considering the price of the room.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Veli solo_traveller fi
6
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Amanda solo_traveller gb
10
Great stay
Pros:

Three single beds, plenty of room for our overnight stay. Lots of windows to open (we went on the hottest days in june) large wall fan. Beds very comfortable and clean.

Cons:

No air con

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Debbie solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Booked last minute. Staff met us at the door with a bottle of water. Gave us a different room so we had a bed each instead sharing. The room was comfortable the facilities was very good. Would recommend it to anyone and would stay again.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Sarah solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Clean, good value for money.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Lorraine couple gb
10
Very helpful
Pros:

Very Friendly

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-26 via Nuitee