Hartley Hotel

Three minutes from Forest Gate station on the Elizabeth line, Hartley Hotel occupies a straightforward address on Romford Road in east London's E7 corridor — a stretch now drawing independent cafés and studios as Stratford's regeneration spreads outward.

The two-star property suits east London arrivals needing a no-fuss overnight before onward travel; Stratford International, with direct Eurostar connections, is four stops west. The Olympic Park grounds sit within cycling distance.

Romford Road links Forest Gate to Manor Park and Ilford, with frequent buses running through the night — a practical detail for early flights out of London City Airport, reachable in under twenty minutes by car.