Experience the vibrant energy of Forest Gate Hotel, where you can indulge in a free English breakfast and unwind on the charming garden. With a playground, arcade/game room, and billiards/pool table nearby, this hotel offers endless fun for all ages.
At Forest Gate Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of ExCeL Exhibition Centre and Westfield Stratford City. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Wanstead Park Overground Station is 8 minutes away.
At a glance
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Hotel size
20 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 16
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
Free offsite parking nearby
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free English breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grills
Traveling with children
Playground
What to do
Pool table
Working away
Meeting room
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Arcade/game room
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Pay movies
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Shared bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International
Also known as
Forest Gate Hotel London
Forest Gate London
Forest Gate Hotel London, England
Forest Gate Hotel Hotel
Forest Gate Hotel London
Forest Gate Hotel Hotel London
Frequently asked questions
Does Forest Gate Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Forest Gate Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Forest Gate Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Forest Gate Hotel?
No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Forest Gate Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Forest Gate Hotel and nearby?
Forest Gate Hotel has an arcade and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Forest Gate Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Forest Gate Hotel like?
Forest Gate Hotel is in Newham, a short 8-minute walk from Wanstead Park Overground Station.
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Reviews
Forest Gate Hotel Reviews
4.6
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
4.4
Cleanliness
4.2
Location
5.4
Staff & service
4.0
Property conditions & facilities
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Bed
Toilet
Bar
Bathroom
Shower
Breakfast
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 23, 2025
Very helpful staff that made check in a pleasure...for once. Although the accommodation was basic it was fit for purpose & clean. An excellent cooked breakfast was included which was duly gobbled up before departing. Would certainly stay here again.
Nick
Nick, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 15, 2025
Nice hotel situated on top of a classic British pub. No noise was heard from the pub. Great personal service. Wonderful freshly cooked breakfast. Simple rooms but with all you need including a tea kettle. The building is old but the hotel personnel makes up for this, friendly and attentive. Good location to Forest Gate station with restaurants and stores.
Petronella
Petronella, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 14, 2025
Standard and clean
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 29, 2023
The price was great , shame they didnt do food but they were happy with eating a take out in the bar !! Great pint of Stella served , basic but good value , quiet and a good bed !
Christian
Christian, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Dec 16, 2023
Staff were lovely but the room was not particularly clean. The carpet was pulled up and sticky in some spots. People were arguing loudly within the hotel early in the morning and I was verbally harassed by someone in another room as I was leaving and felt unsafe walking back to the station. Breakfast was very nice though and the check out process was easy.
Emily
Emily, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 23, 2024
For budget London accommodation I was impressed with the Forest Gate Hotel.
Pros: quiet location, easy walking distance to the tube (Olympic park 2stops away), affordable (for London prices), clean sheets, comfy bed, fridge, microwave, tea and coffee in room. Fire doors and a solid door lock.
Shared toilet and showers but they are clean enough, a decent size and will good locks on the door. Staff are friendly and breakfast was simple but a bonus the next day, and was cooked fresh.
Cons: it's an old building and it isn't freshly painted and high spec. If you're looking for luxury, you'll have to pay the cost. But it doesn't detract from this being a solid option for somewhere to sleep well for a couple of nights.
I'd recommend it here and I'd stay again.
Kristy
Kristy, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
May 7, 2026
Breakfast was supposedly included but nobody turned up to open it in the morning at the time stipulated and I had to leave promptly so missed it in case they served it later.
Tobias
Tobias, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
May 14, 2026
It was my nightmare experience . Property is very dirty carpet was full of dust and no towel no milk in the room. The worst part rats were running in room also toilet was blocked and not able to use . Smoke smell was everywhere in property. I have got skin itching due to bedsheet and duvet
Muhammad
Muhammad, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Dec 3, 2025
Very old and dirty place
Shaukat
Shaukat, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2023
Brilliant staff lovley room
charlotte
charlotte, 2-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Feb 8, 2026
very disappointed. it smelled really bad
Nicoleta
Nicoleta, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 12, 2025
Very good.
PAUL
PAUL, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Oct 3, 2025
Dirty place and smell of smoking is everywhere
The door of th ebathroom was not closing
Arsany
Arsany, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Feb 5, 2025
Grubby, basic and cheap
If you just need to get your head down for the night then it will do. Definitely needs a lick of paint and a good clean up.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Jul 30, 2024
It was ok. Some areas could be better but it was ok
Thanasis
Thanasis, 5-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Aug 1, 2022
Basic
Hotel was a bit grubby, found dark hairs in the bed. Breakfast was good.
Ok if you want somewhere cheap to just get your head down.
Verified traveler
6-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Feb 9, 2025
Bed bugs on the bed dirty wall paint dirty toilet
Huma
Huma, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Apr 19, 2024
The condition of the room and facilities was negative compared with the price (£54)
Jose
Jose, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Feb 3, 2024
Horrible and ghost house
No sign of any human being
Samiuzzahan
Samiuzzahan, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Dec 12, 2023
Don’t stay here.
Not a nice place to stay. Room was freezing and dirty. Beds uncomfortable. The pub downstairs is shadey and noisy. Don’t stay here.
KAMILAH
KAMILAH, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Sep 11, 2022
Best forgotten
I am afraid we found the accommodation lacking in every manner. Infact once we saw the room we decided we'd rather lose our payment than stay in this place, so we left and went to another hotel.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Sep 25, 2023
I should be refunded, me and my wife was bitten all over by bed bugs. Now we're worried that we might have taken bugs home. Don't go to this place.
Wesley
Wesley, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jul 16, 2024
No bathroom in the room, the bathroom was dirty. No TV or Internet
Monika
Monika, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Aug 13, 2023
Nothing
Doinita Andreea
Doinita Andreea, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
May 6, 2024
No security
No camera inside
No light inside proper
Bad entry door
Afraid to enter in building