The Bank

Hotels
6.2 (443 reviews)
1 Ripple Road , Barking , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Daily housekeeping
Designated smoking area
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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

Location

Guest Reviews

6.2
Based on 443 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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ugochukwu solo_traveller gb
4
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Charity extended_group gb
5
It was just the minimum
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

No coffee machine,no shower gel

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Louvès solo_traveller fr
2
Très mauvaise expérience – hôtel absolument pas à la hauteur
Cons:

Très déçue de cet hôtel, surtout au vu du prix que nous avons payé et de la présentation qui en est faite. On nous vend une chambre “de luxe”, mais honnêtement, je cherche encore où se trouve le luxe…

À notre arrivée, la chambre était loin de correspondre aux photos et à la description. Décoration et cadres abîmés, trous visibles, siège des toilettes complètement délabré… La climatisation, présentée comme un équipement de la chambre, fonctionnait très mal.

La télévision ne fonctionnait tout simplement pas. Un membre du personnel est venu essayer de régler le problème en installant un câble, mais malgré cela, la télévision n’a jamais fonctionné pendant tout notre séjour, du premier au dernier jour.

Et surtout, impossible de dormir correctement à cause du bruit extérieur. Bruits, cris et agitation quasiment en permanence, de jour comme de nuit. L’environnement immédiat est très bruyant et franchement désagréable.

Il y a effectivement beaucoup de commerces aux alentours, ce qui est pratique, mais cela ne suffit absolument pas à compenser la qualité de l’hôtel.

Le plus décevant reste vraiment cette présentation comme “hôtel/chambre de luxe” alors que la réalité est très loin de ce qui est annoncé. Pour le prix payé, je m’attendais clairement à autre chose.

Je regrette sincèrement d’avoir dépensé autant pour cet hôtel. Je ne recommande absolument pas cet établissement et je n’y retournerai pas.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Elena solo_traveller es
7
viaje en familia
Pros:

fueron muy amables, la relación calidad precio adecuada, el alojamiento estaba cerca del metro, y la habitación con baño estaba limpia.

Cons:

el barrio de noche parecía un poco inseguro. hacía muchísimo calor en la habitación y aunque tenía un ventilador, no era suficiente.

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Kamboj couple in
5
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Vincenzo family_with_children it
5
Pros:

La gentilezza e la disponibilità del personale

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Kiran extended_group nl
1
Extremely disappointing and unacceptable
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything about this hotel was terrible. The room was dirty and poorly maintained, and there was water leaking. The service was absolutely unacceptable, and the staff clearly did not care about the problems we reported.

We were supposed to stay for an entire week, but after just ONE day, we had no choice but to leave because the conditions were that bad. What makes it even worse is that we received no refund or any kind of compensation.

This hotel clearly does not care about cleanliness, maintenance, or customer service. Honestly, this place should be closed until the owners actually take responsibility and fix these serious problems. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY STAYING HERE.

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
C
Chukwuka solo_traveller gb
1
Cons:

The room given to me was smelling, and the net in the windows were torn

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Lolade family_with_children gb
5
Pros:

Staff were nice

Cons:

Pillow was grainy and uncomfortable. The place was noisy but it was just a place to pass the night. Nothing more.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Abul family_with_children gb
8
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Luvna solo_traveller gb
6
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
C
chris extended_group gb
10
good value for money
Pros:

it was close too everything we needed

Cons:

it was quite a nosey area at night but that’s not the hotels fault

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
S
Shahbaz family_with_children gb
8
Value of money
Pros:

Good value of money

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
E
Esther couple gb
4
Pros:

The location

Cons:

Bathroom not spacious

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
A
Alshaimaa solo_traveller eg
1
Pros:

Co operation to change room

Cons:

Rooms, bathrooms,location

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
C
Chukwudi solo_traveller gb
5
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
M
Mosunmola family_with_children gb
6
Pleasanu
Pros:

Clean toilets

Cons:

Everything was manageable

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
P
Paula solo_traveller es
9
estancia cómoda y agradable
Pros:

las camas eran muy cómodas y los baños con doble ducha,el personal muy simpático y las instalaciones muy bien

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Ngozi couple gb
5
Cons:

Paid a little over £60 for a room without a fridge, tea/coffee making facilities, no phone, no wardrobe or hangers for our clothes.
I don't think the price was worth it.
Also, we were on the 3rd floor, no elevator. If we had heavy luggage, we'd have had to lug it upstairs by ourselves because there wouldn't have been anyone to help.
They also don't clean the rooms everyday. You'll have to let them know to clean your room if you plan to stay more than a couple of days.

Only 2 good things about this hotel, our room was clean, much cleaner than I expected. Also, it's walking distance from the train station, bus stop couple of minutes walk and it's very close to ATMs, shops, restaurants, etc.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Rose couple gb
7
Not as bad as others have made out, and for the price, it is what it is
Pros:

Very good location, room clean, 24 hour reception. Felt safe. Room fairly quiet for London, bass from music could be heard on the Saturday night until 4am.
Plenty of plug sockets, room fairly dark at night.

Cons:

The bed was uncomfy but was okay. The room was very warm but there was a fan but we had brought our travel fan too which was a relief. The bathroom is in need of fixing, the shower was abysmal, an old glass door was missing and a plastic curtain in its place, touched your whole body as you showered as it is so small. Water leaked on the floor.
Plug socket hanging off the wall, and staff seemed a little disgruntled/disinterested in any pleasantries or inquiries.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee