Ilford

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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.
Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is €174 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
€174
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,950 reviews)
Small room but clean and very serviceable. Staff very pleasant. Gym a decent size and well equipped. Add in a great location and very much worth it. One small gripe was elevators were a bit slow (many rooms, few elevators) but overall a great stay.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Strand Palace Hotel
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
The price is €142 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
€142
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (9,405 reviews)
This hotel is in a great location right by Tower Bridge and nearby to Tower Hill tube station for getting around London. Lots of restaurants, cafes and bars nearby and the hotel bar and restaurant is also really good. We had a nice room overlooking Canary Wharf and the river. Room was clean and bed ...

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
The Drey

The Drey

2 out of 5
1 Barkston Gardens London England
Fully refundable
The price is €105 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
€105
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Hyde Park and Marble Arch are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (98 reviews)
Clean updated rooms. Fabulous bed and hot shower. Staff very attentive. Elizabeth in particular. Location super cute. Tucked away but within 10 minute walk of locals. Woke to birds chirping and singing in courtyard. Live like a local. Local grocery 3 min walk. Starbucks just as close. Even a Burger ...

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

The Drey
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Vertus Edit Canary Wharf

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf

4 out of 5
3 & 15 West Lane London England
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions O2 Arena and ExCeL Exhibition Centre ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (621 reviews)
Well-equipped kitchen, nice common areas and new, fully functional appliances. Easily accessible by the tube, about 30 minutes from central London. Great value for money!

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
Rockwell East

Rockwell East

4 out of 5
99 Mansell Street London England
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (801 reviews)
Friendly staff. Room was clean. Enjoyable stay. Would stay nearer to center next time though

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Rockwell East
Citadines Trafalgar Square London

Citadines Trafalgar Square London

4 out of 5
18/21 Northumberland Avenue London England
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,838 reviews)
Excellent room, facilities and with exactly the configuration requested.Top Marks!!

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Citadines Trafalgar Square London
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Popular places to visit

Hyde Park which includes a pond, a park and a city

Hyde Park

Once the private hunting grounds of a king, London's most famous park is today a place where everyone can enjoy gardens, monuments and music performances.

Hyde Park
Buckingham Palace showing heritage architecture, a castle and a city

Buckingham Palace

Britain’s most famous home, the luxurious personal residence and workplace of Queen Elizabeth II, is open to all.

Buckingham Palace
Tower Bridge showing heritage architecture, a bridge and night scenes

Tower Bridge

An engineering marvel, this London icon spans both the River Thames and the ages.

Tower Bridge
O2 Arena showing modern architecture

O2 Arena

Attend music and sports events, see a movie or go bowling in one of the busiest arenas in the world, situated inside this iconic dome by the River Thames.

O2 Arena
Big Ben showing a city, a monument and a river or creek

Big Ben

One of London’s most resounding landmarks is a treasured emblem of England.

Big Ben
Piccadilly Circus featuring street scenes, signage and heritage architecture

Piccadilly Circus

Often billed as the British version of Times Square, this iconic intersection is the perfect starting point for your London adventure.

Piccadilly Circus

Things to do

London Afternoon Tea and Panoramic Tour by Double Decker Bus

London Afternoon Tea Bus with Prosecco

€56
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
London Afternoon Tea Bus with Prosecco
sunset at Windsor Castle in London

Windsor Castle Admission Tickets

€37
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Windsor Castle Admission Tickets
City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional River Cruise

City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras

€28
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
Best of London Tour with London Eye & Thames Cruise

Best of London: Tower of London, Cruise, St. Paul's & London-Eye upgrade

€118
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Best of London: Tower of London, Cruise, St. Paul's & London-Eye upgrade
Fully guided Paris Day Trip with Cruise & Eiffel Tower Lunch

Paris Day Trip from London with Optional Eiffel Tower Lunch & Seine Cruise

€302
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Paris Day Trip from London with Optional Eiffel Tower Lunch & Seine Cruise
Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter by Luxury Coach

Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter by Branded Coach

€62
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter by Branded Coach
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Reviews of Ilford

3.3
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
12
5 - Excellent 10%
4 - Good
39
4 - Good 34%
3 - Okay
44
3 - Okay 38%
2 - Disappointing
9
2 - Disappointing 8%
1 - Terrible
12
1 - Terrible 10%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Easy access to get around places such as Stratford Central London etc etc

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Reasonable enough area no major issues

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveller

Big Town.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Big town . Many places for shopping.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

Not an area I would visit regularly.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Convenient location, good transport links and accessibility

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