I have stayed in three hotels and several bed and breakfast places in East London. Two stays make me think the refurbished Regent is the best, beating one other good place, the Meander Inn, simply because of the sea side location, the proximity to good eating places, and the proximity to the University, where I work when there. The rooms are modern, high quality, with spacious sitting rooms. Room service is fast and friendly as is lounge service in the spacious atrium. The restaurant is the least successful element - although on the sea side there is no view and the food is only middling. However there are good restaurants nearby. more