A fairly new establishment with a crisp front desk area and up-to-sate general amenities, the Gate sits right in the heart of East End, minutes away from the Aldgate East tube station and many eateries. Business travellers will find it handy. Cosy Japanese restaurant on the same block.The famed but overrated Brick Lane is literally a walk through. Spitalfields Market is a 10 minute walk in the same direction. No question a great location if you want to check out the East End. Free coffee and tea a very nice touch. There is no phone in the room for contacting the front desk, if you have a question or a request, either phone them on your own phone, or go to them on your way out. Front desk staff usually set the tone for your stay. Here most of them are warm and friendly, especially Genaviev and Halina. Duty Manager Gabrella solved an issue with the shower during my first stay two days earlier most professionally and with care for my well being. I was impressed.