We booked this hotel through their website and were surprised how cheap it was - until we arrived. The location in general has a 'less than safe feel' and the hotel grounds and reception fell grotty and unwelcoming. Upon arrival we were informed that the bathroom facilities were communal (the price made sense now). I had a quick chat to... more

Well i stayed here with ma boyfriend. i rang and booked a room because as i stayed in the etap (next door) last time i realised there was a cheaper hotel next door !! when i rang the receptionist told me the price and that was it. when we arrived there she gave us a key and told us our... more

We booked the hotel 2 days before going there as we decided on a last minute trip to London. I've stayed in the one in Liverpool which was fine and found this hotel the same. Its a budget hotel and the reception was in the hotel next door which is about a 20 second walk. The rooms are basic, but... more

I wish I had read some reviews before booking! Luckily it was only for one night. On arrival it seemed only some of the online bookings had worked. You get a card to unlock your door, after returning twice to the reception we managed to get it working. Thats after going outside each time as reception isn't in the same... more

“If one was being held at Her Majesty’s pleasure, maybe this is what it is like” – that was my first reaction when I visited the Hotel Formule 1 at the weekend. In fairness I expect if one was in that unfortunate situation, you’d enjoy better conditions than this. I arrived quite late in the evening and this hotel is... more

Dirty hotel, dirty sheets, people sleeping in the lobby, no-one spoke english, toilets disgusting, need any more details? more

I have stayed in Formule 1 hotels before and have found them to be good value basic clean hotels. This cannot be said for the Barking hotel. The area attracts some dubious goings on with people smoking in the rooms and out of the windows. The place is littered with burns and marks both in the rooms and showers. I... more

It is a cheap hotel, and so we did not expect to have first level standard. Toilet and shower is on the corridor. The rooms are small but sufficient. There is no closet, so expect to live out of the suitcase. On the other hand there is a wash basin, a tv and wifi access (not checked). This would have... more

Hotel bon marché, mais loin du centre-ville de Londres; à trois quart d'heure de métro. more