Ilford

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Ilford East London Aerial drone view high angle
Ilford East London Aerial drone view high angle
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During the 18th century there was a tradition, that on the first Friday in July, a large number of East Enders would travel to Fairlop to eat a meal of bacon and beans beneath as well as partake in general celebrations beneath an ancient oak tree. By the 1750s it was estimated that over 100,000 people could be expected to attend. The original oak blew down in 1820 and the celebration declined, perhaps as a result of licensing laws. The New Fairlop Oak was planted in 1951 and sits in the middle of Fullwell Cross roundabout. The building behind is the Fullwell Cross library. Nearest station: Fairlop.
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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
The price is AED 411 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
AED 411
AED 493 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
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8.2/10 Very Good! (9,135 reviews)
Very comfortable suite and the front desk staff was wonderful.

Reviewed on 20 January 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is AED 547 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
AED 547
AED 656 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,866 reviews)
Terrific hotel. Helpful staff.

Reviewed on 20 January 2026

Strand Palace Hotel
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

3 out of 5
Great Windmill Street London England
The price is AED 319 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
AED 319
AED 383 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (5,459 reviews)
The check-in is a little weird having 2 receptionists in a self-check-in place. Also my booking was cancelled with no notice, but they did reinstate it - fortunately. The hotel and room is central and low cost - it had all you really need. No frills.

Reviewed on 21 January 2026

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
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Citadines Holborn-Covent Garden London

Citadines Holborn-Covent Garden London

4 out of 5
94-99 High Holborn London England
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8.4/10 Very Good! (2,231 reviews)
Great location. Very helpful staff. Loved the kitchenette in the room. Very comfortable bed, I would definitely stay there again.

Reviewed on 24 December 2025

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Citadines Trafalgar Square London

Citadines Trafalgar Square London

4 out of 5
18/21 Northumberland Avenue London England
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8.4/10 Very Good! (3,738 reviews)
Amazing location. Clean room. Friendly, helpful staff. Free hot drinks in the lobby. Good price. Highly recommend.

Reviewed on 12 January 2026

Citadines Trafalgar Square London
The Gate London City

The Gate London City

4 out of 5
41 White Church Lane London England
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (627 reviews)
This hotel is lovely. In a really convenient location, out of the way enough to feel quiet, but only a 5 minute walk to tube. Staff are friendly, breakfast was decent, room was lovely and had great views.

Reviewed on 19 January 2026

The Gate London City
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Reviews of Ilford

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5 - Excellent 22%
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4 - Good 44%
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3 - Okay 26%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Driving is not that bad roads are easy to navigate

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Good place good location for tubs

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Ilford seemed a pleasant enough London suburb.

4/5 - Good

Kailenna

Ilford is not a super glamorous part of London area. It can also be a little intimidating, so use the buddy system. I only have good experiences from Ilford, but sometimes it was sketchy. And like the rest of London, it’s not super clean.

5/5 - Excellent

Sally

Loved the Barkingside High Street, and the Fairlop Oak Pub, shopping in Romford was good, they have quite a few shops and a good size mall. If you want a traditional English Sunday dinner, make sure you go to Toby Carvery in Romford.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Have a lots of restaurants and shopping centers around good transportation