Palms Hotel & Retreat By Palette London Romford features a nightclub and puts you within a 15-minute drive of Lakeside Shopping Centre. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge.
Bluewater Shopping Centre - 18 min drive - 23.7 km
Westfield Stratford City - 26 min drive - 25.9 km
ExCeL Exhibition Centre - 28 min drive - 26.9 km
O2 Arena - 31 min drive - 30.2 km
Getting around
London (SEN-Southend) - 36 min drive
Stansted Airport (STN) - 38 min drive
London City Airport (LCY) - 41 min drive
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 84 min drive
Upminster Station - 4 min drive
Gidea Park Station - 5 min drive
Harold Wood Station - 22 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Crispy Cod - 5 min drive
The Ardleigh - 18 min walk
KFC - 5 min drive
The New Inn - 5 min drive
Great Wall Chinese Takeaway - 6 min drive
About this property
Palms Hotel & Retreat By Palette London Romford
Palms Hotel & Retreat By Palette London Romford features a nightclub and puts you within a 15-minute drive of Lakeside Shopping Centre. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
138 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. The spa is open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12.99 for adults and GBP 12.99 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of GBP 100 per person (one-way)
Children & extra beds
Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 2 and 17 costs GBP 100 (one-way)
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Palms Hotel & Retreat By Palette London Romford Hotel
Palms Hotel & Retreat By Palette London Romford Hornchurch
Palms Hotel & Retreat By Palette London Romford Hotel Hornchurch
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Palms Hotel & Retreat By Palette London Romford?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Palms Hotel & Retreat By Palette London Romford?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Palms Hotel & Retreat By Palette London Romford?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is GBP 100 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Palms Hotel & Retreat By Palette London Romford?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Palms Hotel & Retreat By Palette London Romford?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Aspers Casino (25-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Palms Hotel & Retreat By Palette London Romford and nearby?
Palms Hotel & Retreat By Palette London Romford has a nightclub and a spa, as well as a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near Palms Hotel & Retreat By Palette London Romford?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
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Palms Hotel & Retreat By Palette London Romford Reviews
Reviews
4.4
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.
4.4/10
Cleanliness
5.0/10
Staff & service
3.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 30, 2025
Two the young lady on front desk 10 out 10
The young lady on front desk was amazing she was helpful and professional the rooms a clean.over all amazing stay and a big thanks to the two cleaners they was brilliant.I will definitely recommend this hotels
Spencer
Spencer, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2025
Bojan
Bojan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 1, 2025
JOYCEE
JOYCEE, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
2/10 Poor
Jan 29, 2012
Palms Hotel
DO NOT BOOK HERE, SAVE YOUR MONEY.
This place looks like death warmed up. So appalling I didn't even stay here. The sleeping quarters that were visible from the car park had curtains with yellow staining up the back of them, with half of the rooms looking like the curtains were going to fall off any moment. TBH this place could be a perfect location for a dirty brothel. No way was I going to be staying in this Hotel. The whole outside appearance of the hotel is shabby to say the least, even the flag poles looked a sorry state. The only thing that looked new was the sign by the road naming the Hotel "Life Hotel". If only the owners would pay more attention to the rest of the business.
Jodie
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
Oct 21, 2011
Hotel was good for the price and it was clean. would highly recommend others!
shabbir
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
Oct 19, 2011
DIFFICULTY IN FINDING THE HOTEL
I thought I had booked into the Palms Hotel. However there was no visible sign for the Palms Hotel from the Southend Road going past the hotel. All I could see was "Life Hotels". So I drove past it and had to go round the circuit, which, because of the heavy traffic , took another 10 minutes. May I respectfuly suggest that a well lit sign, saying "PALMS HOTEL", is put up near the turning into the hotel car park, so it can easily be seen by prospective hotel residents from their cars. The alternative is to change the name of the hotel to "PALMS LIFE HOTEL" on the internet booking site.
Verified traveler
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
Oct 15, 2011
palm hotel
Same standard as a travel lodge the staff are very friendly - basic amenities - could do with changing outside sign misleading when looking for palm hotels and you see another name
mo
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
2/10 Poor
Sep 18, 2011
Verified traveler
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
2/10 Poor
Sep 17, 2011
Was soooo Stinky!!!
To be honest I cnt blv this hotel passes the health and hygiene standards! I was suppose 2 stay for 2 days, I ended up coming bak after 2 hours! yuk!!! as soon s i entered the hotel it smelt of unrine. It was just filthy if i was to give you details I would be here all day. Just a word of advice dont waste your money on this hotel, doesnt matter how much you get it for. I wouldnt spend 1 night in it for free. The man at the reception was nice but maybe if smiles could clean then it would be a good hotel!
Verified traveler
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
2/10 Poor
Aug 31, 2011
Palms Hotel
Without doubt the worst hotel experience I have ever had. On arrival I thought it was actually a derelict building, in hindsight I wish it had been! At least I could have stayed somewhere else. The conditions inside were worse, it was dirty, damaged and totally inhospitable. This place should be condemned!
Peter
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
2/10 Poor
Jul 31, 2011
Oh Dear 2
Regarding another earlier review. Absolutely spot on with Oh Dear. I had a similar experience thinking the hotel had closed down, drove by it three times thinking it didn't look like the photographs on the website; and would have gone along with that only to find a few cars parked outside. Either guests or demolition men!
The hotel was in desperate need of some maintenance and a lick of paint. It appears the owners (Indian I believe, who have other interests) weren't interested in promoting the hotel and it sounds like they could be winding it down for one reason or another...maybe selling on for the land? The staff were very friendly and helpful, but obviously their moral was rock bottom and that was reflected in that the bar area (had no hand pull beer) only tins at £2.00 a go, and a few spirits (southern comfort and lemonade £4.00 +). I chose not to eat there as not many guests were in and therefore didn't know how fresh it was likely to be. Similarly the same at breakfast. all this being said the hotel does have potential if the owners spend a few hundred thousand on it. Until that time perhaps give it a miss!!
Verified traveler
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
2/10 Poor
Jul 30, 2011
Not worth a penny
When we came to the hotel we found the towels were not clean at all so had to as for new towels. The quality of the mattress was absolutely rubbish and very dirty. The photos on their website for the hotel is very misleading as it is completely different once you enter the room. Bathroom was dirty and had no soap.
The milk provided in the room was off so had to request for new milk.
After all I would not recommend this hotel. The hotel should be graded as 1 star not 3 star.
Kamina
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
2/10 Poor
Jul 18, 2011
Oh dear!
Well, what can I say? I drove past the hotel at first, ignoring my Sat Nav as it looked like this place had closed down. Grass was growing so high it was licking the windows and the net curtains in the windows all look like they need a damned good wash, which upon inspection when I arrived was about right! I therefore telephoned to gain directions and was greeted by a very abrupt person who confirmed, yes that was the hotel!!! Upon arrival Check-in was efficient but the place felt cold and unclean and had a certain aroma about the place which was stale. I went to my room and it all felt very grubby and had the same stale smell... I even found some long hair in the bathroon sink plughole and round the taps - Nice touch!! I looked out the bedroom window and there were 4 old baths just thrown out the back, rusting with grass growing around them. Glad I only stayed 1 night..... will choose more wisely next time unless the hotel has a MAJOR overhaul.
David
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
4/10 Fair
Jul 11, 2011
Palms Hotel
Rates were okay ,but as it was a late booking i wasnt expecting anything fantanstic. However on my entrance to my room, a number of LARGE moths were flying around which I had to get rid of .
Next morning when I got up & looked out the window (1st time I'd seen in the light as I arrived late& was dark) the grass was very over grown, with old baths & windows all over the place .
Also found it very noisy as the doors didnt have closers on.
Also on the whole a quiet scruffy & dirty room , as I said i wasnt expecting a pent house but it wasnt even clean.
Mal
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
2/10 Poor
Jul 10, 2011
NEVER EVER STAY HERE!!!!!
This hotel, firstly should not call itself a hotel and secondly should be shut down or demolished! Please never stay here, even when desperate..... Travel the extra miles!
• mold in room
• room smelt badly of said mold!
• room overlooked "courtyard" which was over grown jungle with mattresses, bath tubs and window panes.
• stains on bed sheets
• it looks like there has been no refurb to this hotel in close on a decade
• PLEASE DO NOT STAY HERE!!!!!
Verified traveler
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
4/10 Fair
Jun 24, 2011
Far from the best hotel I've stayed in. No air con on a nice hot night.(review said it had).
Andy
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
4/10 Fair
Jun 22, 2011
Palm Hotel
The staff were very friendly, however the hotel was aweful. At first I drove past the hotel as I thought it had closed down due to the weads at the front of the hotel covering the entrance and the general shabby look of the outside. Once inside the reception and bar area looked nice, however the room was basic and shabby, in fact I had to check the sheets (which were clean!) and considered driving another 4 hours to go home!
Verified traveler
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
Jun 18, 2011
You get what you pay for!
Hotel seems to be undergoing renovations so hopefully the rooms will get a makeover. Wallpaper was peeling. I was one of the few guests there but the staff were friendly and the bar food was basic but okay. Fine for a one night stay but probably wouldn't want to stay here for the whole week. Reasonable value and fairly easy to get to.
Verified traveler
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
4/10 Fair
Jun 11, 2011
Manager of Hotel
The Manager of the hotel was to busy on his playing with his mobile phone to acknowledge me. There was no internet in public areas.
Paul
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
2/10 Poor
Mar 27, 2011
Poor
The hotel itself was poor in looks, reminded me of the TV program crossroads and looked no different to the hotel back then. When I ordered a chicken and mushroom pie, I received steak and kidney, say no more!
Verified traveler
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
2/10 Poor
Mar 3, 2011
Palm Hotel
Verified traveler
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
4/10 Fair
Feb 1, 2011
Hotel Renovation?
A new sign and a pot of paint doesn't make a renovation, I've had to stay here in the past and quite frankly it has never improved, the corridor near the room has an odour which well lets call it unpleasant and the rooms are very worn and dirty. The price may attract some but all I can say is either splash out a little more or find a travelodge
Verified traveler
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
2/10 Poor
Oct 6, 2010
Verified traveler
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
Aug 14, 2010
palms hotel/ hospitality - Hornchurch
We stayed on a saturday night and found it was a very good price, in our oppinion you need a car to get to the accomodation as it is set on the duel carageway in a difficult position, it is not clearly signposted so hard to find at night or in bad weather as we experianced and drove past it 3 times, it is hidden behind some trees and is low rise looking more like residential flats also it is not written on the buildeing as palms hotel/ hospitality it just says hotel and conference then a small sign says palm club which you would not see from the main road, apart from this check in was good, its a bit of a maze but clean comfy rooms with everything you need for a nights stay, i would go back as its good value for money n now know how to find it :)
Vix
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
4/10 Fair
Jul 30, 2010
Hotel in need of a refurb.
Hotel needs a refurb quickly and the bar services overpriced poor beer. I suppose this is because it's also a night club!
Will not go back.