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21 -25 York Road, Ilford, England, IG1 3AD
What's nearby
Valentines Park
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Exchange Ilford
2 min walk - 0.2 km
The Hospital Chapel of St Mary & St Thomas
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Cineworld London - Ilford
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Kenneth More Theatre
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
Ilford Station
2 min walk
Gants Hill Underground Station
2 min drive
London City Airport (LCY)
19 min drive
Restaurants
The Great Spoon of Ilford
4 min walk
Costa Coffee
3 min walk
Champs Sports Bar and Grill
5 min walk
Daiu
6 min walk
Starbucks
5 min walk
About this property
Lucky 8 Hotel
Hotel near Excel London
Lucky 8 Hotel provides a terrace and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Free self parking
A TV in the lobby, a computer station, and a 24-hour front desk
Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and wedding services
Room features
All guestrooms at Lucky 8 Hotel offer amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Free toiletries and hair dryers
Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
More
1 building
2 floors
Communal living room
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
LCD TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
More
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 40
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.
Please note all reservation cancellation, modification, or amendment requests must be submitted and confirmed via email.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A damage deposit of GBP 100 will be collected before check-in.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Late check-out fee: GBP 40 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Frequently asked questions
Is Lucky 8 Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Lucky 8 Hotel?
As of 28 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lucky 8 Hotel on 29 September 2026 start from AED 201, 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?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Lucky 8 Hotel?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.
What time is check-out at Lucky 8 Hotel?
Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 40 (subject to availability).
Where is Lucky 8 Hotel located?
Located in Valentines, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of River Thames, Excel London, and Westfield Stratford City. Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and London Stadium are also within 6 mi (10 km). Ilford Station is only a 2-minute walk and Gants Hill Underground Station is 26 minutes.
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Reviews
Lucky 8 Hotel Reviews
6.8
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.
This hotel is a great choice for travelers looking for a simple and comfortable place to stay. While the hotel does not offer many amenities, it provides everything needed for a pleasant stay. Its location near the station is a major advantage, making travel very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Hasan
21 August 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The rooms are average. Just basic bed and a fan. Very few amenities. Mostly old decor and old furniture.
No air conditioning while temperatures were 35C.
Staff was the best especially Mehr, Max and Olga.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Swetha
8 June 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in an excellent, highly accessible location close to shops and restaurants. Our room was clean and tidy, though limited parking meant we were lucky to find a space. Unfortunately, the room's furniture was damaged and unusable, which impacted our comfort.
Room had bed bugs and refused to return money, staff was useless. Honestly don't even want to go back to London because of such a bad experience. If I could give negative stars I would. I don't know how this place is still running.
Its smell bad in corridor and no parking available
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Nicholas
9 April 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel is tired, beds could do with modern mattresses, or at the least a mattress topper. Staff were lo
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Frida
4 June 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room and the hallways smelled strongly of urine. They take a £50 deposit from you and ask for a lot of information once you check it, even if it was all pre paid. Overall it left us feeling uneasy and we will not come back.
Warning , you will be asked give all your details on arrival even if you have already given them all to book the hotel. You will have to pay £100 deposit upfront on top of your arrival. I stayed for 2 days ago and I’m still waiting for the deposit back, I have called the hotel and they are blaming the bank . The parking is very limited and all on street parking is expensive but free at 6:30pm . I would not stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Phillip
14 May 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Booked a double room, was given a ground floor family room. Problem was it was street level, so couldn't hVe window open. Next door was a family room and whoever was above me must have been running with concrete boots, especially at 1am and 7am, where the ceiling was thundering for an hour each time. Rooms were functional but dated. Staff were great and went to speak to the noise makers when I went to reception. Location is 2 mins from Ilford Station, and opposite the exchange, so top notch location
No Parking , No Breakfast; too many stairs ... no lift , beds are pathetic , broken base ...., expire mattresses ; no foam left inside only feel the springs.....
shower no water Pressure ... no body wash ... drugs smells on the way to Rooms...
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Abdou A
15 July 2026
Disliked: Amenities
I stay there 3 night
First night was horrible they gave me a room in what looks like an attic with no A/C ( keep in mind there were a heat wave in Europe too)tithey supply me with a small fan .
The furniture in that room with like someone picked up from the street trash.
When I complained and ask them to cancel the other 2 nights they refused but they switched me to another room a lot bigger and lower floor and this s time they gave me a better fan because again no AC first time in my entire adult life that I sow a hotel do not have an AC .
Again the furniture in the room was also just as bad .
Also when I asked for more towels I think he said that I have to pay but I don’t remember exactly
Anyway I couldn’t get the towels.
The staff was nice over all though
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review
2/10 Terrible
Gill
15 February 2026
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I didn’t stay here because the recent reviews were terrible and I was unsure I would be safe. I was also concerned about the cleanliness and the bed bugs. They refused to refund my money so I am out of pocket. I have used hotels.com for many years but their customer service was not good and I would go so far as to say patronising. I do not need anyone to explain to me that a review is based on someone’s personal opinion or how a deposit works. Both the hotel and website have lost a customer
AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!! SCAM, withholding a holding deposit even though I checked out within 10 minutes of arriving. My bank has given me instructions for them to follow and they will not, and shout at me down the phone.
Firstly, there is no parking like advertised, it is for management. I walked into the room and the smell of rotten meat hit me, it smelt like an unhygienic butchers. The windows were wide open, so they clearly aware. The bed was dirty, hard springs.
Refusal of refund but thankfully hotels.com stepped in and have supported me with this.
1* is one star too many!!
I am sorry to leave a bad review but this is a warning to any potential future bookings.