The Bank

Hotels
6.2 (413 reviews)
1 Ripple Road , Barking , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Shared kitchen
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and tidy rooms
Good location
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Poor service

Categories

Cleanliness
4.2
Several reviews noted issues with cleanliness, including dirty sheets and poor bathroom hygiene.
Service
7.7
Mixed reviews on service, with some positive mentions of staff but also complaints about staff behavior.
Location
8.2
Location near the station was positively noted in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
5.2
Rooms were described as basic and often poorly maintained, leading to a lower rating.
Amenities
6.2
Limited amenities were mentioned, with complaints about missing items like kettles.
Value for Money
5.2
General sentiment suggests poor value for the price paid, as multiple reviews indicated major dissatisfaction.
Food and Beverage
6.7
Reviewers noted the absence of food services, but didn't indicate significant dissatisfaction.
Overall Experience
6.2
Mixed experiences reported, leading to an overall average score reflecting moderate satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 13:11

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience comfort and convenience at The Bank in Barking. Each room is elegantly designed with a desk, private bathroom, and flat-screen TV for your relaxation.

Convenient Amenities
Stay connected with our free WiFi throughout the property. Enjoy the convenience of luggage storage and the availability of a hairdryer in every room.

Prime Location
With Barking station just a 2-minute walk away, exploring London is a breeze. Situated only 4 km from London City Airport, your journey to relaxation begins as soon as you arrive.

Book your stay at The Bank today for a memorable and seamless experience.

Important information:

Please note, due to current circumstances, the reception will close at 19:00 and reopen at 08:00.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

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.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.2
Based on 413 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.2
Service: 7.7
Location: 8.2
Room Quality: 5.2
Amenities: 6.2
Value for Money: 5.2
Food and Beverage: 6.7
Overall Experience: 6.2
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Nathan • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Location was excellent. Plenty of shops and food places nearby aswell as being 5 to 10 minutes walk from Barking Park where I attended the festival.

Cons:

Aircon didn't seem to have much of an effect on the room as I would have liked but that didn't really affect my stay

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Goga • solo_traveller • gb
1
I’m not recommending this hotel.
Pros:

Nothing very dirty

Cons:

Because we expected to be clean in side, door was broken, no light in bathroom, towel was dirty

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Natasha • solo_traveller • gb
7
Great value
Pros:

Clean, spacious, comfortable, great value for money and location was perfect for me

Cons:

Nothing to complain about really would of loved a kettle in the room but that's just personal preference

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Hannah • couple • gb
2
Don’t bother if you want to sleep or shower
Pros:

The location was good in relation to the event we were attending

Cons:

It was loud, there were maintenance in the room when we first arrived. Who we realised hadn’t finished when we went to shower before leaving the next day and there was no shower curtain.
The bed was so cheap it made so much noise if you so much as breathed heavily

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Carly • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Was easy to get to venue we stayed for

Cons:

The street noise of locals and bed was a bit uncomfortable but done us for the time we stayed

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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SarahW • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Near to underground and shops

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
5
Missed having my warm morning brew
Pros:

Welcoming, clean, easy to find, prepared room for hot day,

Cons:

No kettle, no mug, all that's needed for a brew, fridge always handy but I'd pass that off just for a kettle. Sigh.
Everything else. Perfect.

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Gary • family_with_children • gb
6
Convenient location, clean & comfortable.
Pros:

N/A

Cons:

Loud music outside of the hotel until 5am by large gatherings.

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Barry • couple • gb
4
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Julius • couple • gb
5
Pros:

I booked a double room which I know was comfortable for me - however I was upgraded to a family size room which was a dead room and I was very disappointed. Why upgrade my room without me asking or without my knowledge. I knew what I wanted and I went for it but maybe there was a reason why I was upgraded but that was a very very very very poor upgrade

Taking me from a nice and clean double bed room to a dead and smelly family size room wasn’t necessary

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Ludovico • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great hotel
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Maya • extended_group • fr
3
2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Merry • solo_traveller • us
1
Didn't meet our needs.
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Undesirable location for sightseeing London.
VERY, VERY small room. Lack of electric outlets .
No lift.
Best nearby food was Subway sandwiches.
No native Brits around.
I thought I heard rats in the ceiling.

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Alex • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Parviz • family_with_children • nl
4
I wish they can improve the facilities.
Pros:

The personnel were kind and friendly

Cons:

The room was too small for a family room. We didn’t expect this. The windows can’t be open, the door was very weak so someone can easily break in.

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Reed • solo_traveller • gb
5
Value for money stay but noisy from street
Pros:

Value for money

Cons:

Street noise, toilet smell due to plumbing (internal soil vent pipe)

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Amidu Abioodun • family_with_children • gb
7
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

None

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Fatima • couple • gb
1
Bad
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

It was so worst the water was so hot. The staff was not nice. The room wasn’t not properly cleaned. Bad service

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Reneth • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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González Díaz • family_with_children • es
9
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee