Lucky 8 Hotel

Hotels
7 (697 reviews)
21-25 York Road , Ilford , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Safety deposit box
Daily housekeeping
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Cons:
Small room size
Wi-Fi connectivity issues

Categories

Cleanliness
6.89
Good cleanliness noted in several reviews, but issues with small space and noise may affect overall perception.
Service
7.86
Friendly and helpful staff mentioned consistently across reviews.
Location
7.9
Convenient location close to the station, enhancing the overall experience.
Room Quality
6.35
Room quality issues noted, including small size and comfort concerns with bedding.
Amenities
5.88
Wi-Fi issues and the need for kettle descaling mentioned; otherwise basic amenities.
Value for Money
7.34
Good value is suggested despite some shortcomings.
Food and Beverage
6.89
No specific remarks on food and beverage; standard for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
6.86
Overall satisfactory stay as indicated in several reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-18 07:41

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated opposite Ilford rail station, Lucky 8 Hotel offers easy access to Central London and is just 6 km away from London City Airport.

Comfortable Accommodation
Each room at the hotel is equipped with a desk, wardrobe, and en-suite facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.

Delicious Breakfast Option
Guests can start their day with a delicious Full English/Irish breakfast offered at the property.

Experience convenience, comfort, and a tasty breakfast at Lucky 8 Hotel. Book your stay now!

Important information:

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

Please note extra beds are not available

Please note, guests booking 3 rooms or more, the hotel will charge 50% of the total amount as a deposit 30 days prior to arrival. If the arrival date is within 30 days, 50% of payment will be taken immediately after the booking. The deposit is non refundable in case of cancellation or modification.

All guests are required to provide a government issued photo ID at check-in. A credit card pre-authorisation of GBP 100 deposit is required upon arrival.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.
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 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
Airport code: LCY

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7
Based on 697 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.89
Service: 7.86
Location: 7.9
Room Quality: 6.35
Amenities: 5.88
Value for Money: 7.34
Food and Beverage: 6.89
Overall Experience: 6.86
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Michael solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Ali Hamza couple pk
2
Pros:

Low quality pillows noise of train in morning old furniture

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Nontobeko solo_traveller za
1
Very bad service
Pros:

Nothing as i was not allowed in because i forgot my card

Cons:

The way i was treated i would never go there ever in mt life.. no empathy for customers

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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hazrawear couple gb
1
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
A
Arpita solo_traveller gb
1
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
A
Adrian solo_traveller gb
1
Eaten alive by bed bugs
Pros:

N/A

Cons:

WARNING WARNING WARNING
BED BUGS BED BUGS BED BUGS

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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ANTHONY couple gb
10
Great value for money with friendly staff and quick check-ins. It’s the only hotel I use in Ilford now.
Pros:

It’s right in the centre of Ilford. 2 minutes away from the Exchange Mall.

Amazing staff who always welcome me with a smile.

Cons:

In the heat, there is no air conditioning. Nice fans were provided though and the rooms had sufficient ventilation.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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ANTHONY couple gb
10
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Anthony solo_traveller gb
6
Pointless deposit system
Pros:

Very basic

Cons:

Put a hold on my card for £100.00 that took over a week to come back. More hassle than it’s worth.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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GARCIA couple es
6
Pros:

Sin duda la ubicación, está a poco de la estación con línea Elisabet line y eso es una maravilla para moverte por todo Londres , distancia al centro en 15 min aproximadamente

Cons:

Nos complicaron a la llegada , porque en la reserva pone pago en tarjeta pero ojo TIENE QUE SER FISICA no te dejan con contacles por lo tanto la revolut no te vale si no la tienes fisica , problema para los que vamos de otros paises . Capacidad de resolucion cero , era pagar con tarjeta o sacar el efectivo si o si , todo esto para la fianza.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Alex couple gb
1
Terrible
Cons:

Poor pillows, I had to use the duvet as a pillow, the water switched off twice while having my shower, so I couldn't complete it. When I tried talking to the 2 people at front desk in the morning while rushing to work, one was very abrupt and rude. I even told him I can show him videos.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Alexander family_with_children ie
7
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Kimberley family_with_children gb
6
Simple and suitable
Pros:

It was good for the price. It was just a place to rest our heads and it had all the facilities we needed to sleep. The man at the front desk was very helpful.

Cons:

The rooms were a little noisy due to thin walls. We didn’t sleep much the first night a couple was arguing, for example.

Additionally, when we came, we brought our own fan as it was during a heatwave and we didn’t know whether the room would have one (it did). However, when it came to leaving, the reception staff called us up to accuse us of stealing their fan! We explained that it was ours and asked them to check CCTV which they did and realised they were wrong, but it was still not a nice experience to be accused. The lady on the desk should have investigated prior to accusing. Perhaps some additional training is needed on how to handle such situations.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Małgorzata family_with_children pl
5
The hotel meets the expectations of place to stay for couple of nights
Pros:

The room hotel represents *** standard class with beds, one desk and chair, fridge, wardrobe, TV and free WiFi access. Bed linen was clean and towels were exchanged every day. The bathroom was renovated with clean shower and toilate. The staff is communicative and helpful. The hotel is located in 4 zone and well communicated to Stanstedt airport and London Centre (only 30 minutes), the Elizabeth line just around the corner. There are many shops, restaurants and gallery in the area.

Cons:

The room was quite small for four member family, just for an overnight stay. The furniture was old and requires replacing. No hairdryer available at room, for longer stays and people abroad it would be additional convenience. Lack of air conditioner in room, only wentilator available.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Kingsley solo_traveller gb
6
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
2
22carysb Friends getaway
2
Dingy Unsanitary Rip off
Pros:

Do not waste your money on this place. You may think it’s a bargain, however it isn’t worth spending anything. Firstly, when you arrive they charge you £100 security deposit which I was not made aware of. And I was told that I won’t get it back for a whole month. The room was definitely not worth the money I had used to book it, and then with that stupid £100 deposit, you must be thinking it’s a nice enough room. We got placed in a tiny room, with cheap furniture, carpeting and bedding. As for the bathroom, it wasn’t horrible but they only supplied us with 1 small packet for a shampoo & body wash, there were two of us. And lastly, as we were opening the blinds to close the window, we found a pair of underwear hung out the window on the handle. There was no one at reception when we tried to talk to someone about it, and they told us that the reception was 24 hours.

2026-07-13 via Tripadvisor
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Sajan solo_traveller gb
10
Pleasant stay in a summer season
Pros:

Bed

Cons:

More towel

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Rob couple gb
9
Brilliant
Pros:

Clean and tidy and great for the railway station

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Natalia couple es
4
Pros:

Estaba cerca del una estación de metro y de tiendas y restaurantes.

Cons:

Nos dieron toallas solo para una persona, siendo dos en la habitación.
Pone que tiene secador, pero no tiene.
La tarjeta se desactivaba (sin llevarla nunca cerca del movil, sino en la cartera) y tenia que ir todas las noches a la recepción a volver a activarla.
La habitación no esta preparada para ir en verano, solo cuenta con un ventilador de mesa que pudimos poner a los pies de la cama. Con respecto a la calor, tuvimos que dormir todas las noches con la ventana abierta para que entrara aire, al estar la estación de trenes cercas se escuchaba el metro cada pocos minutos.

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Umer couple pk
6
Pros:

Good

2026-07-05 via Nuitee