This hotel was very basic. The service wasn't too bad. The breakfast was very mediocre/disgusting and be sure to take your own outlets if you are traveling from another coutnry. We originally booked a room with two beds since there were two of us. We walked into the "Priority Club" room, which we were told was the best room that they give PC members. Upon arrival, we found ourselves in a small room with a full/queen sized bed with a sofa bed that had no bedding whatsoever. This hotel is located in a decent area, although at night it looks a little shady. It is next door to a concrete mixing company (they don't make noise at night, which was good) and it is close to the Limehouse DLR. For the price we paid (which was more than a Crowne Plaza) I was dissapointed in the upkeep of the hotel. The carpet needs to be replaced everywhere. Oh, and make sure to put your Do Not Disturb sign up on the door or else when house keeping comes in and sees that you're sleeping, they will actually call the room to make sure you don't want room service.

Only stay here if you have no other options or are looking for the basic necessities.

My husband booked this for a surprise weekend away and was really just used as a base between days. We didn't arrive till late in the evening after seeing a show, and I was looking forward to relaxing in the room. The staff were pleasant at reception, but I was a little disappointed with the room, are room was on a busy main road and the window had been left open all day and so the room was freezing(during the snow period) even with the window closed you could here the traffic, my husband had decided that he would just pack a toothbrush and some underwear for me and didnt think I would need anything else!! I was disappointed that the room didnt have shampoo and conditioner or even toothpaste that you expect to have when you go to a hotel. The room only had a shower when a bath would have been really nice after all the walking we had done.
They had complimentary tea and coffee, but no hot chocolate or biscuit was provided that you usually get(we dont drink tea and coffee, it would be nice for an alternative) There was a good selection of things for breakfast that you could help yourself to, although i would say the sausages were of a cheap quality. Overall, it was ok, but very no frills!!

Wasn't blown away by this version of Holiday Inn Express; I managed to acquire a good deal on the room and breakfast but some things weren't up to snuff! When we arrived, the computer system was running slow so we couldn't book in straight away and when we did, I was asked if my wife and I wanted two single beds! I asked for - and got - a double bed. The bed, as I've found in other Holiday Inn Expresses, was a little spongy and unfortunately the sleep we had wasn't too brilliant. Breakfast was fine, a little on the cheap side but fine and you could have as much as you like. Decor a bit basic but this an 'Express' sub-contracted out by Holiday Inn and not a Holiday Inn itself. If I'd been the charged the £225 per night shown on the rates board behind the reception desk, I would have demanded a 50% refund. At least. I know London is overpriced but this is robbery! Hotel is located near Limehouse station where a few eateries lie and you are between the City and London City Airport, so not badly located. I won't be using a Holiday Inn Express again though.

Hotel has great location - you can take a great walk along the river to the Tower. Great place if you want to visit the city with easy access to City Airport.
Hotel is quite big, rooms are fine but price of wifi is rather a scandal - some horrible 10GBP or more? ( Ican't remember exactly). It is absolute disaster.
Hotel is quite noisy, it is located by the noisy street so better ask for a room far away from the street.
Breakfasts are of poor variety.