About Lodge 51
Lodge 51 is a guesthouse located in Stratford, in the East End of London.
Climate controlled guestrooms feature satellite TVs, complimentary wired Internet and pillowtop beds. Hairdryers can be made available upon request, as can rollaway/extra beds.
A 24-hour front desk is on hand to deal with guests' requests and to offer tour/ticket assistance. Wi-Fi is free in public areas and free on site parking is also possible. Luggage storage facilities are available as well.
Kitchen facilities are available, with self-catering utilities including refrigerators, dishwashers and tea and coffee-making facilities. There is tea and coffee in the lobby.
Lodge 51 is a ten-minute walk from Stratford Tube Station. From there, it is approximately 15 minutes on the Central Line to the middle of London. Local attractions include the Olympic Stadium, Upton Park and Wanstead Park. Stratford Shopping Centre is ten minutes away on foot.
Positive Reviews
positive:
It's in a decent position.
Lodge 51 is about a ten minute walk from the Tube station, as well as bus links, meaning that you can get into the middle of London with ease. Also, because it is just outside of the congestion zone, you can avoid those charges. It's easy to get to from the M11 as well.
positive:
Staff will help you out.
Hotel employees are a friendly bunch and will try their best to make sure you have a good stay. They will go out of their way to accommodate your needs and can give you advice about the local area.
positive:
You can use the facilities.
This hotel has a kitchen in which you can prepare your own food and make yourself a hot drink.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Not the cleanest.
The level of cleanliness at Lodge 51 isn't great. Some of the carpets are stained and feel a little dirty, while the bathrooms have traces of mould. The housekeeping doesn't seem to be especially regular either. A really thorough clean would do the world of good.
negative:
Mattresses are poor.
Some of the beds here are rather uncomfortable and could use replacing. You might not get the best night's sleep on them.
negative:
Intermittent internet.
The Wi-Fi here can be incredibly slow and sometimes stops working altogether. It can be a frustrating experience, trying to check your emails or surf the net.