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The Lion & Key Hotel

4.0 star property
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Egyptian cotton sheets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Double Room | Bathroom sink
Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Room service

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
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Copper Box Arena
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪103 min drive‬
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Classic Double Room, Ensuite

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

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Classic Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Triple Room, Ensuite | Egyptian cotton sheets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Triple Room, Ensuite

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

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

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Classic Triple Room, 3 Single Beds, Ensuite | Egyptian cotton sheets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Triple Room, 3 Single Beds, Ensuite

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Studio, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Grand Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Grand Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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Classic Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Single Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Lion & Key Hotel

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a TV in a common area and a front desk safe are on-site.
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.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Lion & Key Hotel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a bar are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, multilingual staff and a lift
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Westfield Stratford City and 13 minutes from ExCeL Exhibition Centre
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 8:00 AM to noon and at the weekend from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
The Lion & Key Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

The Lion & Key Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 505 out of 878 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 878 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 878 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 878 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 878 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel and very nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel and fab very reasonable restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Talen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean hotel , convenient area for supplies, friendly staff, room service ,
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really impressed by this hotel. Friendly staff, comfortable room. Food was exceptional.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mathias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice place!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
friendly staff, clean and modern room. Coffee and tea in room service. Plenty of access to shampoo and towels.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was good clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room ! Good check in and out ! 2nd time I have stayed there !!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nicely decorated and really fresh looking. The staff were all great and very helpful when needed. We would easily stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were just simply very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very friendly. Restaurant very good value for money and great food. Room spotless.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean pleasant staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

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
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and quaint
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

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
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

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
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8/10 Good

Ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly, helpful and smiley this time
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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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
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8/10 Good

Stefan

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
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10/10 Excellent

warren

Great service and great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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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
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10/10 Excellent

KYLE JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and fantastic location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024