The Whitechapel

Booking hotels in London can sometimes feel like a job in itself. Recently visiting for the Festival of Marketing at Tobacco Dock, I was looking for somewhere close to the venue, close to public transport, and in an area I felt safe enough in on my own.
Eventually, we managed to find The Whitechapel. Located on New Road in Whitechapel, it’s a very central location — a 10 minute walk to Whitechapel station, or about 20 minutes to Shadwell, which is also connected to the DLR.
Check in was easy, but not the friendliest. Arriving out of ‘usual’ hours, this was definitely the security rather than their front of house, but he did the job quickly. Check out was much brighter and interested in the quality of my stay.
The hotel is very modern and feels bright and clean. My room was located on the corner of the building so I had a lovely large window — not exactly the greatest view, but it let it plenty of light in the morning! The bed was really comfortable, with pillows which you sink into, and the bathroom was small but functional. The bath is very deep, which is worth keeping in mind if travelling with anyone less abled or young children.
There’s a small mini bar which is well stocked with chocolate and drinks. Prices are pretty acceptable but there are plenty of small shops around if you don’t want to buy from the hotel. There’s also a Costa across the road and a restaurant at the bottom of the hotel if you need something a bit more substantial than a Snickers.

The Whitechapel Hotel is a nice 4-​star hotel located on a 7 minute walking distance from the Whitechapel metro station. The rooms are super nice! Odd thing is that the sink is in the room itself, instead of in the bathroom.