2 Sylvester Path, Hackney, London, E8 1EN, United Kingdom
#314 of 1,102 hotels in London
Guests' ChoiceBased on 510 hotel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.3
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.2
Free WiFi
8.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 10 August 2025
Glita
United KingdomThe only thing that I could say wasn’t ideal it’s the fact that the pub is open until 1am which is completely fine with me, but people with sleeping problems might have a tough time.
I loved the location. Literally 2 minutes walk from Hackney Central, probably not even that. Close to breakfast places, gym just around the corner and the pub on top of which the hotel is located has amazing beers and even better food.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 30 July 2025
Jodie
United KingdomNo Breakfast which I think should have been included in room at that price or at least a few welcome drinks
Very near Hackney Town Hall as we went for a wedding. Staff allowed us to check in early and it was nice having pre drinks in the pub. Fan in the room was needed and very much appreciated.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 24 July 2025
Melina
United KingdomGood location, central to Hackney. Very friendly staff. Location in a quiet side street and you do not hear the pub at all. The room was very nice, very clean, and had everything needed.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 15 July 2025
Margaret
United StatesLocation - difficulty of Ubers and rides to find the hotel. No elevators.
Convenience of pub to hotel. Rayon was absolutely the best host.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 30 June 2025
Jon
United KingdomNot the fault of the pub - my stay coincided with a very hot spell of weather, so the lack of air conditioning meant that the room was quite warm.
24 hour access. Good facilities with everything you could need in the room - even an honesty box for device charging cables!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 22 June 2025
Jordan
United KingdomNo aircon in the rooms and the fan was very small made it a very uncomfortable stay and had to leave early on the morning with it being far to hot in the room.
Location was ok, nice pub & rooms were clean.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 21 June 2025
Gonçalo
PortugalNot very soundproof and a lot of noise from the streets or just people walking on the hallway. got a very hot day and there was a lack of adequate cooling systems, just a fan that did not cool properly. The bathroom has a bad pungent smell anytime the tap is turned on or the toilet. Overall ok experience.
The beds were comfy, good location. The room had plenty power sockets. Staff were nice and polite.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 6 June 2025
Grace
United KingdomNoisy from guests drinking outside. Had to get into the bath to turn the taps on. No breakfast provided
comfortable enough. Great location for Hackney Town Hall where we had a wedding
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 4 June 2025
Emma
United KingdomV close to Hackney Empire, nice bar and helpful staff.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 30 May 2025
Susan
United KingdomExcellent location for a wedding at Hackney Town Hall. Quiet as it is on a small pedestrian street. Easy to get into central London (30 minutes).
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 28 May 2025
Vanessa
United KingdomThe entrance from the main street where the taxi drops people off isn't very pleasant but the back of the building was much more welcoming. The stairs were narrow and steep to carry up suitcases especially for people a bit older with any mobility issues. The room was so hot it wasn't comfortable even with the fan supplied. The shower was more like a trickle difficult to rinse yourself down so could have been better. The door from the pub wasn't as secure during opening time.
Location was great for what we needed, was clean, we had a choice of tea, coffee, bottles of water on arrival and toiletries, bed was comfortable. The security was good from the back entrance and we were given fobs to get in and out aswell as a key to the room.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 4 April 2025
Michael
United Statesnoisy neighborhood. drunk people making noise until late into the evening/morning hours.
room was generally nice.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 19 February 2025
Roberts
United KingdomBathroom needed to be decorated, decent shampoo and conditioner needed as room was not cheap. The room should have a little fridge and it needed to be painted. Also the hair dryer needs to be electrical tested as it hadnt been tested for a year.
Staff were amazing and location
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 18 January 2025
Amanda
United KingdomExpensive for a pub. Pub closed half an hour before advertised time when we had just got back from a concert. Staff made it clear that it was our bad luck...
Room was clean and nicely decorated. Bathroom also clean and up to date.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 22 December 2024
Annie
United KingdomSadly found the duvet too hot. Couldn’t sleep. Found the room too hot. Had to leave the window open.
Warm friendly room beautifully clean.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 13 December 2024
Rebecca
United KingdomThe smell from the bathrooms was gross - I know it’s the drains but maybe some airfreshers or something would help.
Staff were friendly, room was nice.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 9 December 2024
Worden
United KingdomWas a bit noisy at night but what do you expect when sleeping above a pub.
Good location for buses & overground. Free bottled water - Clean room
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 29 November 2024
Cherry
United KingdomIt would have been nice to have the option for breakfast but there were plenty of cafes nearby.
Room was iMac and tastefully decorated.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 18 November 2024
Giles
United KingdomRoom very warm
Clean comfortable room, good location
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 10 November 2024
Celia
United KingdomSmall room
Location and it was quiet
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 5 November 2024
Lukasz
United KingdomThe room was excellent, very clean, comfy bed, great bathroom, all you need.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 4 November 2024
Caroline
United KingdomVery creaky floorboards! We felt sorry for anyone beneath us. The bed was just 4ft6" and far too small for us so we didn't sleep well at all. Another time we would book a better room. We were on the second floor and there's a very narrow, steep staircase. It didn't matter to us, just be aware it's an old building and there's no lift.
Absolutely wonderful, helpful and friendly staff. Great bar. We didn't eat here but the food looked good. Very nice room and very clean/tidy. The room facilities were great - tea, coffee, milk, biscuits, water, etc - some decent (and much more expensive) hotels have stopped doing these so it was really appreciated. There's no breakfast option but there are lots of places within a few yards. It's a lovely pub and we'd stay here again.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 23 October 2024
Yvonne
United KingdomRoom number 3 lock on door broke completely not the owners fault. but it was very loose dedefinitely needs attention
Easy access to Homerton hospital as I was having an endoscopy there. Central for all amenities Lots of transport links food in Bar room service available
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 15 October 2024
Kim
United KingdomWould repaint the bedroom in a much lighter & brighter colour.
Clean, good location, piping hot water for bath/shower and comfy bed.
Stayed in October 2024
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