It was my 2nd stay at the hotel in 2 years and I knew more or less the conditions to expect: a modest but well run bed-and-breakfast style hotel. The rooms sometimes are small, and the hotel is a bit old, but, on the other hand, you get a very good value for your money: the people at the reception desk are very kind and ready to help, the prices are very affordable (as for London!) and thanks to a nearby Tube station you are just 23min from the city center! What else do you need?! The hotel provides kitchen facilities for the breakfast and dinner, which is very important too if you want to make your stay in the City more comfortable and cheap! In a few words, the 'City Stay' stands to its name and I would highly recommend it to my friends and acquaintances! Thanks for a good job! Sergi +Isabel.

The room could have been a bit larger, but it doesn't matter much! :)

Best location, cafe is right next to the hotel is amazing with delicious food. The bed was very comfy and clean as well as towels. National Express brings you to the hotel and you can get to Stansted airport just by crossing the road and catching the bus

It’s quite dirty but accessible if you are not going to spend the whole day inside.

The location of the property and ease of access was good. Staff were very helpful and kind. Will come back

There was mold in the shower and the shower head was not fitted correctly a stream of water was splashing on the ceiling. Bathroom would need cleaning and a paint job and the shower head fitted correctly. Otherwise lovely stay

Position and staff, not the most fancy hotel in the world but if you are looking for a place to say in London without spending so much money and you are not so picky is perfect, plus it has one of the best brunch place directly outside the hotel.

The bed was comfortable. There was a good sized wardrobe in the bedroom. The heating worked well.

Our "flat" was at the rear of the property and on the 2nd floor, so there were steps up to the main hotel, a corridor and steps down from the main hotel, 2 flights of metal stairs on the fire escspe and 2 more flights of stairs inside, which was too much because we had 3 large suitcases, 5 medium sized bags and 3 small bags. Apart from a kettle in the kitchen, there were no tea & coffee making facilities. I had to buy coffee, sugar and milk from the garage on the opposite side of Bow Road. I had locked our bedroom door from the inside with the key, which I left in the lock. On at least 2 occasions during the night, somebody tried using a key from the outside to unlock our bedroom door!?!

Location was ideal for my needs property was pretty run down but my room was spotless and very comfortable and the shared bathroom although it had seen better days was very clean

No issues of any concern

You could prepare your breakfast and dinner by yourself in the kitchen. You were provided with eggs, oil, sugar, tea, fruits, etc., which was just good!

Maybe, a bit larger room with more natural light in it.

Good lovation, right next to the tube station and a dlr station. Couple of shops nearby, the staff was friendly.

I was expecting a room with a double bed and ensuite, what I got was like a single self-contained room, including two extra single beds, and a kitchen. Totally unexpected and more than I required.

Shame the ensuite wasn't a little bigger

room with private bathroom was small but well equipped. central heating was really good and made it comfortably warm. the kitchen was an added bonus. location is good and considering all of these things, this hotel is excellent value for money.