Hotels
The 5 Best Hotels in Stratford
East London's Olympic quarter has grown a proper hotel scene, from a seventh-floor restaurant with a view to a Westfield-side Hyatt you can fall into after the shops shut.
In short: our top picks are The Stratford, Autograph Collection, Hyatt Regency London Stratford and The Westbridge London. 5 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Stratford used to be a place you passed through on the way to the Olympics. Now it is a place worth booking a room in, partly because the hotels here punch above the postcode and partly because the transport is absurdly good. The standout is The Stratford, Autograph Collection, a Space Copenhagen design job with a restaurant and terrace seven floors up and views over the park, but the area also does sharp budget-chic well, which is rarer than it sounds. Come for an event at the London Stadium or a day lost in Westfield, and you will find rooms at every price that are newer and better connected than most of zone 1.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| The Stratford, Autograph Collection | Stratford | £££ |
| Hyatt Regency London Stratford | Stratford | £££ |
| The Westbridge London | Stratford | ££ |
| Moxy London Stratford | Stratford | ££ |
| Premier Inn London Stratford | Stratford | ££ |
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Editor’s choice
The Stratford, Autograph Collection
Why we pick itSpace Copenhagen interiors and a triple-height lobby below a rooftop restaurant seven floors up, with a terrace looking across the Olympic Park.
design hotel
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Hyatt Regency London Stratford
Why we pick itSat right on Westfield with park-facing rooms and the Elondi bar and terrace, so you can shop, eat and sleep without crossing a road.
4-star hotel
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The Westbridge London
Why we pick itA smartly done independent in a Grade II listed former coaching inn on the High Street, with a courtyard, restaurant and lounge, minutes from the DLR and the Olympic Park.
boutique hotel
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Moxy London Stratford
Why we pick itMarriott's playful budget-design brand with a 24-hour bar that doubles as check-in, compact rooms and a buzzy lobby a short walk from the station.
design hotel
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Premier Inn London Stratford
Why we pick itBuilt into Westfield itself, with reliably comfortable rooms and a good-night guarantee steps from the shops and the Olympic Park.
budget-chic hotel
Before you book
Stratford and Stratford International stations put you on the Elizabeth line, Jubilee, Central, DLR and high-speed trains to St Pancras in seven minutes, so almost anywhere in this guide is a short walk from a platform. The Olympic Park and Westfield hotels suit shoppers, families and concert-goers, so book well ahead for any London Stadium fixture, when rates jump. For the best room, ask The Stratford for a park-facing floor.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
The Stratford, Autograph Collection is our editor's choice: Space Copenhagen interiors and a triple-height lobby below a rooftop restaurant seven floors up, with a terrace looking across the Olympic Park. The Stratford, Autograph Collection, Hyatt Regency London Stratford and The Westbridge London lead the guide, with 5 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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