Hotels near Whitechapel Bell Foundry

"Well - here's the good, the bad and the ugly. We first arrived jet lagged as all get out and were greeted nicely by the front staff. Check in was easy. We paid extra for a tower view hotel and upon entering our room, the view was magnificent. That was quickly shrouded but the stifling heat in the room! It was stagnant and so very warm. I searched around the room for a thermostat and located it but it wouldn't turn on. I called down to the front desk and was informed that they do NOT have air con - why have a thermostat? At this point we started to look around and saw various signs that the hotel needs some upgrades. On the bathroom, what was a towel heater rack no longer worked. The front of the bathtub had a painted wood panel over it and was chipping away leaving large areas of open wood with splinters. The tile was pitted and needed extra love. Lastly, the big one: we had do not disturb lit the entire time we were there as we prefer no service an no one in rooms while we are out sightseeing. On day two, we arrived back to our room and noticed the bed had been made and freshened up. However, the bathroom look like it had been left in a hurry. The trashing was in the middle of the of the room. The floor mat and used towels that were hanging in the bathroom were removed but no new ones were left. I complained to the front desk @ which promised to respond and I haven't heard back regarding why they entered without notice."

"The only downside was the slow elevators, one was out of service the entire time. Also, the setup in the room was a bit odd - no power outlet in the bathroom."

"Absolutely wonderful stay in London made even better by the staff of The Strand Palace. From our very dapper doorman Anthony at arrival and early check in with Saloni to the kindness of Mohammed our porter at departure, the hotel did not disappoint. The rooms were clean and well stocked. The food and service at Haxell’s breakfast buffet and dinner were excellent. The hotel is convenient and central to London and made it easy to get around the city. I would highly recommend staying here and will definitely be back. "

"Lovely apartment. The only issue was one of the lifts is out of order so one is servicing 24 floors."

"Great stay! Well located close to stations with great links into London. The staff were great, the accomodation was clean, tidy and the bed comfortable. The only feed back was some drain unblocking is required as the sink and shower in room 107 was back filling a lot."

"Very comfortable, great location and very helpful staff."

"Hotel was well located and served our needs. Clean, modern, good size room and the bar was very good with very attentive staff."

"All excellent. Only annoying thing is thbat the lobby apparently gets taken over as an internet cafe by people not living at the hotel. So if you are waiting there is nowhere to sit"

"Lovely, neat and clean room for an overnight stay as a family of four. Cosy and well placed for exploring the local area. The staff were so helpful and polite. We loved it and will be back!"