Premier Inn London City - Old Street

Hotels
Premier Inn
8.6 (112 reviews)
1 Silicon Way,London,nan , London , GB

Facilities

Parking
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Breakfast available (surcharge)

Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Good food
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Cold shower
Unfulfilled advertised perks

Categories

Cleanliness
5.56
The condition of the rooms and bathrooms was unacceptable with visible dirt and mould.
Service
9.53
Reception was friendly, and staff were accommodating during meals.
Location
9.57
Great location, key for accessible travel.
Room Quality
8.02
Rooms showed wear and tear; however, some were clean and spacious.
Amenities
8.55
Basic amenities provided, but missed advertised perks like chocolates and water.
Value for Money
9.51
Reasonably cheap considering location.
Food and Beverage
9.06
Food quality was good, but breakfast service was slow.
Overall Experience
9.03
Mixed experiences; some positives and significant cleanliness concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 23:08

Property Description

Discover a refreshing retreat in the heart of London at Premier Inn London City (Old Street), where stunning skyline views meet unparalleled comfort.

Amazing Views
Wake up to breathtaking sights from the Olympic Park to the iconic Shard, setting the perfect backdrop for your London adventure.

Local Exploration
Uncover London’s hidden gems by wandering through the colorful markets of Spitalfields, Brick Lane, and Petticoat Lane. Immerse yourself in the vibrant arts scene with performances at the Barbican.

Ultimate Comfort
After a day of exploration, retreat to our cozy rooms, enjoy a hearty breakfast, and recharge without breaking the bank.

Book your stay now and experience London like never before!

Important information:

NCP on Great Eastern Road (EC2A 3ER) - 15 minute walk from hotel. Cost: 18.10 GBP for 24 hours.
Leave 'Old Street' Tube Station (Northern Line) by Subway 1 (City Road North). As you exit take the steps to your left walk straight ahead along the footpath (City Road) with the row of shops and cafes on your right hand side. You will pass two small roads on your right. Continue until you reach the second corner, where the 'Three Crowns' Public House is located. Walk past this pub and cross the pedestrian crossing on your right (Silicon Way), where the hotel entrance is situated.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 112 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.56
Service: 9.53
Location: 9.57
Room Quality: 8.02
Amenities: 8.55
Value for Money: 9.51
Food and Beverage: 9.06
Overall Experience: 9.03
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ethe2025 Solo travel
10
Enjoyable
Pros:

Staff are friendly and are always happy to help you and thefood os very good. It has acces to get transport links and their is loads of food resturants.

2025-12-27 via Tripadvisor
3
302nalinj Family
10
Excellent service from Dorothy
Pros:

Dorothy, the chef, is incredibly friendly and provides amazing customer service every time we visit for breakfast. She really makes the experience special, and the food is always delicious.

2025-12-21 via Tripadvisor
5
548jurajt Solo travel
10
Perfect
Pros:

Porfect , nice staff. Friendly. Delishes food , room alvaysclean, reception always happy to help with everything good ,

2025-12-15 via Tripadvisor
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V5172YNjays Solo travel
2
Bad ex
Pros:

I had planned to host a meeting at the Premier Inn Orpington but was disappointed to find, once again, that the restaurant area was not properly lit. Given that this is winter and it gets dark early, the space was effectively pitch black, which made the environment feel unwelcoming and inappropriate for a professional meeting.

Seeing someone working at a computer in near darkness, along with several children sitting in the area, raised concerns around safety and general standards. Adequate lighting should be a basic expectation, particularly in shared public spaces.

Unfortunately, this experience meant I could not proceed with my plans. Based on this, I would recommend considering the Bromley location instead, which has consistently provided a more suitable and comfortable environment.

2025-12-14 via Tripadvisor
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R8036DFdavidc NONE
10
Great hotel
Pros:

Lovely stay, very comfy bed and the staff were friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay here again if I was in the area.

2025-12-03 via Tripadvisor
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EitanM_12 Couples Kadima, Central District
4
a very disappointing experience
Pros:

Although we booked a room with two beds, we got a large bed and a sofa that was very uncomfortable.
The hotel only cleans the rooms upon request. When we asked to have the room cleaned, we returned and found it with the beds not made, the trash can not be emptied, the glasses in the room were not cleaned or replaced until after several requests.
The location of the hotel is very good, close to two major metro stations and in the area with many restaurants and pubs.
Overall, a very disappointing experience

2025-12-03 via Tripadvisor
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carlotam Couples Gumpoldskirchen, Lower Austria
2
Perfect location. Very dirty
Pros:

I gave one star for the room due to the extremely poor first impression. We stayed in the Premier rooms on the higher floors, which are significantly more expensive, yet the condition was completely unacceptable.

As soon as we stepped out of the elevator, the corridor was visibly filthy. The carpets looked as though they hadn’t been vacuumed or deep-cleaned for months, with stains and dirt throughout. Unfortunately, the same was true inside our room: the carpet was dirty, and the wall was chipped.

The worst part was the bathroom. There was a clump of old hair in the sink drain, the shower tray did not drain properly ( I didn’t dare to look what was blocking it!), the shower head had visible mould, and there was also black mould around the shower screen frame. This level of hygiene is simply unacceptable.

Being a three star hotel does not excuse a lack of cleanliness. I fully understand that furnishings don’t need to be brand new, but I do expect a spotless, hygienic room regardless of star rating.

At least the reception was friendly, but that’s all.

2025-12-02 via Tripadvisor
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T9113XIpaulam NONE Dundalk, County Louth
10
Excellent location & Great beds ! Excelkent value for money. Right beside stunning london tower
Pros:

Excellent hotel Great cosy beds, Fantastic location. Delicious breakfast. Will defo come back. Highly recommend. Thank u

2025-12-01 via Tripadvisor
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martincK1403SI Family Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
10
Top Marks for Adriana, Khattab and Jumman at London Bank (Tower) Premier Inn
Pros:

We recently took our 7 year old Granddaughter to London for her first visit, so we booked a Family Room at The London Bank (Tower) Premier Inn. We have stayed here several times and always found it to be a nice and friendly place but on our last visit it was looking decidedly tired and in need of some TLC.

I’m happy to report that it has a had a Wonderful Make Over and it looking very modern and clean, our room was amazing with a a double and single bed, plenty of space for us all and a decent sized bathroom.

Breakfast is really good and “Free for Kids” it can get very bust between 9am to 10am (so go earlier) but the staff were Absolutely Marvellous at keeping everything Ticking Along, clearing tables after each course and the food just kept on coming, a most enjoyable experience !

I would like to make mention of the Manager who had everything Running Like Clockwork, he was clearing tables himself and filling up the coffee machines. He organised his staff expertly and was very friendly and helpful, I would like to make Special Mention of Adriana, Khattab and Jumman who were Truly Amazing and always had a Smile on their Face and couldn’t do enough for us, Thank You Vey Much

2025-12-01 via Tripadvisor
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Haloldn NONE
10
Good value in good location
Pros:

Good location, nice and quiet. Staff were friendly. Good price. Didn’t eat at hotel but food looked good. Lots of happy guests.

2025-12-01 via Tripadvisor
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changodeyio Solo travel
10
cosy evening
Pros:

They were kind, friendly, open, welcoming, and understanding. A very pleasant and relaxing evening. Thank you to them both. See you soon.
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2025-11-30 via Tripadvisor
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J9112KOchrisp Business
10
Staff Review.
Pros:

My experience here at the Premier lodge has always been good.
Dee the head chef was brilliant...
All credit to your organisation.
She certainly delivers!
Best wishes
Chris P

2025-11-27 via Tripadvisor
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thetopof Couples Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
10
Great stay,great staff
Pros:

Great stay in this hotel again.always stay here when in London with the wife.great location for exploring everything.the staff at this hotel are amazing and made our stay this time extra special.the only gripe would be to have a staff member on the bar in the evening that can make a cocktail instead of only been able to have simple drinks but all round fantastic stay

2025-11-26 via Tripadvisor
8
835chefe NONE
4
Disappointing - shower too cold and no perks in premier inn plus room
Pros:

Great location and reasonably cheap . However - the premier inn plus room had a lot of wear and tear. The self check in didn’t work for us on two machines, which meant we had to queue (we were told this was because there was only one set of towels, which seemed slightly odd). We were not provided with complimentary chocolates or water on either night of our stay. We asked at reception and were told someone would bring them to us, but they did not. That might sound trivial, but they advertised as one of the perks of the room. Also - the shower was too cold despite being set to the maximum temperature. Overall - disappointing and not up to the standard of many other premier inns we’ve stayed in.

2025-11-24 via Tripadvisor
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arX3765ZK Couples
10
Great hotel
Pros:

This hotel is in a great location rooms were great, comfortable and very clean and the breakfast was amazing as were the staff especially khatab , Jumnan and Claudia

2025-11-23 via Tripadvisor
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Smithy_Gang Business Clitheroe, Lancashire, England
10
Great Premier Inn & Staff
Pros:

Great Premier Inn & Staff

I travel quite a bit from work and stop in various chains IHG, Marriot, Hilton and Premier Inn. As with all chains some can be hit and miss especially in recent times with Premier Inn (maybe because Lenny Henry left 😂). Anyway with a trip to London for and exhibition and function location was key.

After busy day I checked in the Premier Plus room which was clean, spacious and as expected. Too tired to venture out in the cold for food I opted to eat in which I rarely do. Prior to eating I had some calls to make which the staff left me to make in a very quiet corner of the restaurant that was probably closed but it was appreciated with a nice pint.

I ordered steak with the trimmings with onion rings and I’ll be honest not expecting too much. The service and food was excellent and better than some restaurants charging double.

Breakfasts have been equally good with the buffet fresh and nit stood and dried out as you sometimes find. Thanks to all the team including Naim, Ellen & Brenda

2025-11-21 via Tripadvisor
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jimmH463ZW NONE
10
Another great stay at a Premier Inn.
Pros:

Another great stay at a Premier inn.
A good clean and comfortable room. Nothing fancy or chintzy. A good functional room and bathroom.
I slept really well so the bed must have been comfortable.

2025-11-19 via Tripadvisor
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jeanwU6807PE NONE
10
Well done Premier Inn .....we loved our 3 night stay and amazing staff.
Pros:

Premier Inn had the most friendly and helpful staff which certainly made our stay special. Breakfast was really lovely and as much as you could eat.

2025-11-18 via Tripadvisor
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JonG290 NONE London, England
8
Clean, comfortable but customer care could be better
Pros:

Clean and comfortable room. Quite expensive and an efficient, if somewhat soulless, check in experience using the digital screen. The fact that staff entered my room twice in the morning (unannounced on the second occasion) was annoying and disturbed my sleep.

2025-11-16 via Tripadvisor
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whereisthemenu Couples Clerkenwell, London, England
6
Mixed experience! Could be better
Pros:

We had to move bedroom as there was black mold on the ceiling of the bedroom near the window - this may be because the extractor fan in the en-suite wasn’t working. The hotel should have not given us this room.

Good breakfast but no gluten free bread (one of us has an intolerance)

Ordered poached eggs but they took “ages” to arrive. The breakfast service is extremely under staffed when the hotel is busy eg on a weekend

One lift wasn’t working and the other didn’t stop on our floor for some reason (on occasion), all a bit random

Pillows are extremely hard

However, the hotel is well located and other aspects of the breakfast are ok eg lots of fruit, pastries etc.

2025-11-15 via Tripadvisor