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The Royal Forest - A Heartwood Inn

4.0 star property

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Restaurant
Terrace/patio
Luxe | Bathroom
Restaurant
Snug

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$216
includes taxes & fees
14 June - 15 June

Explore the area

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4 Ranger's Road, London, England, E4 7QH
  • Place, Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Chingford Golf Club
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Gilwell Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪118 min drive‬

Room options

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Snug

Snug

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Comfy

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Really Comfy

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Fancy

Fancy

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Really Comfy Twin

Really Comfy Twin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Luxe

Luxe

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Accessible Luxe

Accessible Luxe

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

London

At The Royal Forest - A Heartwood Inn, you'll be 8.5 km (5.3 mi) from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and 12.3 km (7.7 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. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Waltham Forest hotel include London Stadium and ABBA Arena.

What's nearby

  • Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chingford Golf Club - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gilwell Park - 6 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - 26 min drive - 8.8 km
  • ExCeL Exhibition Centre - 45 min drive - 21.6 km

Getting around

  • Buckhurst Hill Underground Station - 5 min drive
  • Chingford Station - 8 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusty Bike - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Çeşme Bazlama Kahvaltı - Chingford - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Monster - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Queen Elizabeth - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Forest - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Royal Forest - A Heartwood Inn

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 4-star London hotel is smoke free.

  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Royal Forest - A Heartwood Inn offers 29 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-cm flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 16 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-cm flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 11:00 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

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 16 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

The Royal Forest Hotel
The Royal Forest London
The Royal Forest Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

What makes The Royal Forest - A Heartwood Inn a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Royal Forest - A Heartwood Inn.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Forest - A Heartwood Inn?

As of 9 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Forest - A Heartwood Inn on 14 Jun 2026 start from NZ$216, 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.

Does The Royal Forest - A Heartwood Inn serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Royal Forest - A Heartwood Inn?

No, The Royal Forest - A Heartwood Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Royal Forest - A Heartwood Inn?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at The Royal Forest - A Heartwood Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Royal Forest - A Heartwood Inn?

Dogs are welcome at The Royal Forest - A Heartwood Inn, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Royal Forest - A Heartwood Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 95 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sinem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel, great people
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay as usual - highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was first class as per usual with this group of hotels
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and cozy. The manager on reception was very pleasant. I would definately go again. I was upgraded on arrival. Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, they replaced our linens as needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Gorgeous cosy decor, lovely little extra detailsnin rooms, friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was beautifully decorated and the whole space felt very relaxed after a busy day. The food was excellent – a brilliant place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Royal Forest! The room was decorated very nicely and clean. The little touches worth the tea/coffee set-up. All of the staff was lovely! The breakfast was a nice touch. We would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Character of the building
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just come back from our second stay at Royal Forest. Would definitely recommend, staff are great, rooms are spacious and clean and the beds are comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice decor, lovely touches (treats, handwritten note, radio on) plus very attentive and helpful staff. Great building lovely warm, welcoming pub, great selection of drinks. Food good but not outstanding but all perfect for those wishing to enjoy walks in Epping Forest as we were.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value, great service, lovely rooms, although no in room phones which is not ideal for room service. stayed here several times, love it, the Resturant and breakfasts are lovely and staff are always happy to help
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel. Recently renovated. Great breakfast and dinner. Just a short walk to the train station with excellent connections to the center of London. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow what a place to stay i will return So many little touches that i would expect from a 5* hotel abroad This is a little gem
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous looking building. Top class bar and dining area. Friendly and helpful staff. Good locationa and easy free parking.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

P

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

Awesome

Stunning hotel in an amazing location with beautiful rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable environment, lovely room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personalized note in the room and lovely treats as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ozgur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was amazing hotel, comfortable bed but two single, we prefer double bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great refurb and really excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicholas

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

Very good, recommended

Nice place, friendly staff, good service & good. Breakfast was excellent. Only small negative, bed rooms were too hot & windows do not open
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Exceeded my expectations

Wonderful stay, I will be back - impeccable service in the hotel and restaurant - great to see this Chingford landmark open again!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent hotel

Decent hotel that is comfortable and well appointed. Lack of hotel staff is the only issue as there is never anyone on reception.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I love how they welcomed their guest with a hand written note "welcoming us" which adds a personal touch.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025