Stayed here a number of times over the years when viisting family in the area. Love the hotels location as a short walk to the Barbican and Aquarium plus plenty of resturants etc in the area. Staff were very friendly and helpful, especially Walid at breakfast time who made us all laugh too :-) The hotel whilst lovely and clean, is a getting a little tired both externally and internally, starting to show its age and certainly could do with a refresh. Apart from that great value.