The Lion & Key Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Westfield Stratford City

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Egyptian cotton sheets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)
Reception
Interior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$164
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar

Explore the area

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475-477 High Road Leyton, London, England, E10 5EL
  • Place, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Lee Valley VeloPark
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Westfield Stratford City
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Family Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • City view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Triple Room, 3 Single Beds, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

Classic Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Classic Studio, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Grand Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

London

At The Lion & Key Hotel you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Westfield Stratford City. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 8:00 AM and noon and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Waltham Forest hotel include London Stadium and ABBA Arena.

What's nearby

  • Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lee Valley VeloPark - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Olympic Village - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Westfield Stratford City - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Copper Box Arena - 6 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Leytonstone High Road Overground Station - 4 min drive
  • Leyton Midland Road Overground Station - 8 min walk
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yardarm - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Leyton Orient Supporters Club - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Deeney’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Coach & Horses - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burnt Smokehouse - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Lion & Key Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, near Westfield Stratford City
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Lion & Key Hotel also features multilingual staff, room service (during limited hours), and a front desk safe.

This 4-star London hotel is smoke free.

  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Lion & Key Hotel offers 55 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM to noon on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; GBP 18 for adults and GBP 18 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 50.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 18 for adults and from GBP 18 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Lion Key Hotel
Lion Key London
Lion Key Hotel London
The Lion & Key Hotel Hotel
The Lion & Key Hotel London England
The Lion & Key Hotel London
The Lion & Key Hotel Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Lion & Key Hotel?

The Lion & Key Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lion & Key Hotel?

As of 6 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lion & Key Hotel on 8 Mar 2026 start from NZ$163.56, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Lion & Key Hotel?

Onsite parking is limited.

Does The Lion & Key Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order brekkie is offered weekdays from 8:00 AM to noon and weekends from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Lion & Key Hotel?

No, The Lion & Key Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Lion & Key Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Lion & Key Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Lion & Key Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Lion & Key Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 495 out of 858 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 858 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 858 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 858 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 858 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amanda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was good clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Stefan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ok, but nowhere to park, a lot going on in hotel a lot of noise
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lily

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

fabiola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The size of the room wasnt as expected. The hotel was under renovation which was not a pleasant ambience. Room service was provided even when we asked not to enter the room. The food at the restaurant was excellent. Five stars and plus! Excellent service.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and the rooms themselves were freshly renovated. The bed was comfortable, room had good working air conditioning, and the bathroom was spacious, clean, and the water hot. The restaurant was newly renovated during our stay and the meal was fairly priced, extremely delicious, and the staff was attentive and friendly. There was also a newly attached bar with a large drink selection, friendly service, and fair prices. Any need we had was taken care of with a smile and promptly. Room service was daily with good service and there was a breakfast/lunch/dinner room service menu available to order if you wanted to relax. Really a gem hotel outside of London. The train station to London was about a mile and a half away so it was convenient. Would definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kim, Suffolk

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance to friends we were visiting. The majority of the area is somewhat run down, but there are a couple of grocery stores in the neighborhood and we felt fairly safe walking back and forth to our friends house. The hotel was clean, beds were comfy and the shower was good... but they were undergoing some renovations while we were there. The hotel has a restaurant and bar. We only ate at the restaurant once as their hours weren't convenient for us...but the one breakfast we did have was delicious. We'd be happy to stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was v clean & well furnished. Staff were all v helpful. We had a lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and quaint
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Brett

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronnie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Hammering and banging

Work was going on in the restaurant/bar, at 9-20 I went down to ask them to stop, they said give us ten minutes and we’ll stop, It went on until 1.00 in the morning! ! !. That was a SUNDAY NIGHT for god’s sake
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ronnie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly, helpful and smiley this time
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A gem of a hotel

Fantastic hotel. Good food and drink. Modern rooms. Parking was an added bonus. Only fault was that it said the bar was 24 hours but it shut at 11pm.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay, clean rooms and good breakfast options. Surrounding area pretty poor.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronnie

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronnie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

No smiley faces

Reception and check in - bland Supposed to be free daily beverage - had to ask every day. They always turn air con or heating controls off when you go out, then you go to reception to ask for room controls to be turned on again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Another fabulous stay. Thank you

Loved hotel. Staff, rooms and food fantastic. Have stayed many times and always impressed with the standard and customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, clean place near local shops, restaurants and transport links to the rest of London
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randomness1000

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, location was great for getting to London Stadium. Staff were on point.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

warren

Great service and great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Surprisingly good. Food is great. Don’t pay the pre-booked breakfast price - just buy it on the day.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

P R

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent hotel. Only issue is they switch off AC in the night when it was a warm day.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025