Forest Gate Hotel combines outdoor relaxation with indoor entertainment - barbecue grills provide the perfect refuel spot between garden walks and games
Travelers start their day with a free English breakfast at Forest Gate Hotel before exploring its charming garden. The hotel keeps everyone entertained with a playground for younger guests, while the arcade room and billiards table provide fun diversions for all ages.
Newham, a neighborhood in London, is home to Forest Gate Hotel. Tower of London and Tower Bridge are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include London Eye and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. Natural History Museum and ZSL London Zoo are not to be missed. Visit our London travel guide
105 Godwin Road, London, England, E7 0LW
What's nearby
Wanstead Park
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Plashet Park
20 min walk - 1.7 km
Atherton Leisure Centre
6 min drive - 2.3 km
Ilford Golf Club
10 min drive - 4.0 km
Leytonstone Leisure Centre
11 min drive - 3.0 km
Getting around
Wanstead Park Overground Station
8 min walk
Forest Gate Station
11 min walk
London City Airport (LCY)
11 min drive
Restaurants
Forest Tavern
11 min walk
City Sweet Centre
9 min walk
McDonald's
15 min walk
Costa
12 min walk
KFC
13 min walk
About this property
Forest Gate Hotel
Hotel near ExCeL Exhibition Centre
You can look forward to free English breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Forest Gate Hotel. In addition to a playground and an arcade/game room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Luggage storage, newspapers in the lobby, and barbecue grills
A billiards/pool table and 1 meeting room
Room features
All guestrooms at Forest Gate Hotel have comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Playground
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Playground
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Newspapers in lobby
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
Meeting room
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Shared bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Pay movies
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is 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
Is Forest Gate Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Forest Gate Hotel?
As of 9 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Forest Gate Hotel on 15 March 2026 start from AED 222, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
There is free parking nearby.
What time is check-in at Forest Gate Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Forest Gate Hotel?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Forest Gate Hotel located?
Located in Newham, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Westfield Stratford City, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, and London Stadium. ABBA Arena is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away. Wanstead Park Overground Station is 8 minutes by foot and Upton Park Underground Station is 28 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Forest Gate Hotel Reviews
4.6
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4.6
Cleanliness
4.2
Location
5.4
Staff & service
4.0
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 120 reviews
10 - Excellent
12
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 120 reviews
8 - Good
17
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 120 reviews
6 - Okay
14
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 120 reviews
4 - Poor
18
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 120 reviews
2 - Terrible
59
Reviews
8/10 Good
Petronella
15 October 2025
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
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.
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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Michael
14 July 2025
Standard and clean
Michael
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Christian
29 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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 !
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
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
Kristy
23 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
The breakfast was limited to 1 egg 1 sausage 1 bacon 1 toast. The hot water was no hot for a coffee/tea.
The room smelt of old sweat and cigarette smoke. The sheets were very smelly and musty. I am not sure they were even clean. The shared bathrooms were mouldy and I could not have a shower. I went to have use the toilet in the morning and there was a man in there peeing everywhere. The room door did not lock properly. The place really needed a deep clean and to be updated. The bathrooms needed a clean. There was no toilet paper. I think this was an emergency accommodation for the homeless because the people that were in the rooms appeared to be living there for some time.
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.
Customer Services arrived no personal touch and care for client .Morning breakfast was average. Try and install light in the bathroom and toilets were you can find the switch.