Holiday Inn Express London - Limehouse by IHG

Good for couples or business travellers. The location is fairly central, with the Underground and bus stops within walking distance. The bed was comfortable, and for the price I wouldn't recommend any other hotels. Breakfast is filling, and the take-away option is great if you can't eat in.

For a cheap place to stay, it gets the important things right. The rooms are clean and good, the bathroom is great, and I slept comfortably. It isn't especially stylish and doesn't have every little detail covered, but that's not why you'd stay here. Breakfast is included and was fine, not amazing or especially varied, but good for what's included. The cleaners do a great job, the staff are lovely, and some even shared great stories about their day. The location worked perfectly for me. The view isn't great and there aren't pretty monuments nearby, but it does what it should. This could easily become my go-to London hotel when I just need somewhere to sleep.

The bus and DLR stops are a minute's walk away, which was really convenient for seeing the city. There's a small market with a good variety of food and a supermarket three minutes from the hotel. The staff were warm, professional and very helpful. We felt at home, and the cosy beds made for a comfortable sleep. The hotel was very clean, though the room was a bit small for three people. Breakfast was very good, with a professional coffee machine to get the day started. It would have been perfect with ham and cheese. I'd definitely recommend it if you're planning to stay in East London.

We had a lovely short stay. The room was cleaner and more spacious than I expected, with a comfortable bed and good heating for both the room and the water. The complimentary breakfast had a good selection. Great value for the price.