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.

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Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
$162 nightly
The price is $195 total per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
$195 total
Mar 6 - Mar 7
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,982 reviews)
Great hotel

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
$138 nightly
The price is $166 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$166 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (9,474 reviews)
Great locations but hotel dated. Staff are great.

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

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The Drey - Kensington, Earl's Court

The Drey - Kensington, Earl's Court

3 out of 5
1 Barkston Gardens London England
Fully refundable
$111 nightly
The price is $133 total per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
$133 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Kensington High Street and Hyde Park ...
9/10 Wonderful! (114 reviews)
The hotel is very convenient, clean and the staff are extremely helpful. I checked in late, the staff

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

The Drey - Kensington, Earl's Court
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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 WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions O2 Arena and ExCeL Exhibition Centre ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (628 reviews)
Great staff

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Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
Numa London Chelsea Green

Numa London Chelsea Green

4 out of 5
35 Ixworth Pl London England
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, cable TV channels, and premium bedding. Popular attractions Hyde Park and Kensington High Street are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (28 reviews)
Water leak was fixed and gave a small refund for troubles.

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

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Rockwell East

Rockwell East

4 out of 5
99 Mansell Street London England
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (804 reviews)
Excellent studio apart hotel style room. Plenty of space and great amenities. Great location, quiet and private. Nice view of the overground but cannot hear it. I only stayed for one nigh as the deal was too good not to try, but if I have longer stays I would definitely choose to stay here ...

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

Rockwell East
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Reviews of Ilford

3.8
Guest rating
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5 - Excellent 22%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 44%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 26%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 4%
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1 - Terrible 4%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Driving is not that bad roads are easy to navigate

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Good place good location for tubs

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Ilford seemed a pleasant enough London suburb.

4/5 - Good

Kailenna

Ilford is not a super glamorous part of London area. It can also be a little intimidating, so use the buddy system. I only have good experiences from Ilford, but sometimes it was sketchy. And like the rest of London, it’s not super clean.

5/5 - Excellent

Sally

Loved the Barkingside High Street, and the Fairlop Oak Pub, shopping in Romford was good, they have quite a few shops and a good size mall. If you want a traditional English Sunday dinner, make sure you go to Toby Carvery in Romford.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Have a lots of restaurants and shopping centers around good transportation

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