A brand new postcode for London was announced in March 2011 when the Olympic
Village was assigned the E20 postcode. The E20 postcode has long been
infamous for the UK as the fictional postcode for Walford, a make believe
borough in London where the TV soap 'Eastenders' is filmed. Now its a real
postcode, strangely skipping E19 which would have been the next available
postcode in the full postcodes list, E18 being
South Woodford. The Olympic Stadium itself gets the postcode E20 2ST with a
total of 3 expanded E20 postcode zones being allocated. They are E20 1, E20
2 and E20 3. The 'E' stands for East, as in East London.
The huge Westfield Shopping centre in Stratford also takes on the E20 postcode. This is Europe's biggest shopping mall which covers nearly 2 million square feet and includes 3 hotels.
One of the unusual aspects to E20 is that its bounded on three sides by E15, in that it actually sits within a central section of the E15 postcode.
From 2013 onwards five new neighbourhoods were built ensuring E20 postcode lives on. These new areas will cover 250 acres of open space and 6.5 km of waterways. E20 is served by is by Stratford Regional and Stratford International terminal, West Ham rail station and Stratford bus station. There are a number of walking and cycling routes running the area with the Olympic Park site and wider districts.
The main stations for the Olympic Park are Stratford Regional, Stratford International and West Ham means stations on the DLR, Jubilee, Central, District and Hammersmith & City lines give access with no changes of train required.
Connections for the Olympic Park:
The Central line takes in Holland Park, Notting Hill Gate, Lancaster Gate, Bond Street, Oxford Circus, and Tottenham Court Road all in central London. Journey time 20-30 minutes for these station to Stratford station.
City of London stations along this route take in Holborn, Chancery Lane, St Pauls, Bank and Liverpool Street. Journey time ranging from 7 to 16 minutes to Stratford Station.
The Jubilee Line serves the Canary Wharf/Docklands Area with a journey time of around 13 minutes. It also takes in Southwark with a journey time of around 25 minutes.
The DLR takes in both Canary Wharf with a travel time of around 16 minutes and London City Airport which takes around 30 minutes.
St Pancras - Central London Another option is Kings Cross and St Pancras Stations. Just on the northern edge of central London on Euston Road these are actually two separate stations but so close to each other (adjacent) they can be treated a single entity with each being an easy walk from the other. St Pancras International is the London terminal for the Paris to London Eurostar train. Connects to Stratford Station for the Olympic Park.
Surrounding Postcodes: E3 E9 E15
The huge Westfield Shopping centre in Stratford also takes on the E20 postcode. This is Europe's biggest shopping mall which covers nearly 2 million square feet and includes 3 hotels.
One of the unusual aspects to E20 is that its bounded on three sides by E15, in that it actually sits within a central section of the E15 postcode.
From 2013 onwards five new neighbourhoods were built ensuring E20 postcode lives on. These new areas will cover 250 acres of open space and 6.5 km of waterways. E20 is served by is by Stratford Regional and Stratford International terminal, West Ham rail station and Stratford bus station. There are a number of walking and cycling routes running the area with the Olympic Park site and wider districts.
The main stations for the Olympic Park are Stratford Regional, Stratford International and West Ham means stations on the DLR, Jubilee, Central, District and Hammersmith & City lines give access with no changes of train required.
Connections for the Olympic Park:
The Central line takes in Holland Park, Notting Hill Gate, Lancaster Gate, Bond Street, Oxford Circus, and Tottenham Court Road all in central London. Journey time 20-30 minutes for these station to Stratford station.
City of London stations along this route take in Holborn, Chancery Lane, St Pauls, Bank and Liverpool Street. Journey time ranging from 7 to 16 minutes to Stratford Station.
The Jubilee Line serves the Canary Wharf/Docklands Area with a journey time of around 13 minutes. It also takes in Southwark with a journey time of around 25 minutes.
The DLR takes in both Canary Wharf with a travel time of around 16 minutes and London City Airport which takes around 30 minutes.
St Pancras - Central London Another option is Kings Cross and St Pancras Stations. Just on the northern edge of central London on Euston Road these are actually two separate stations but so close to each other (adjacent) they can be treated a single entity with each being an easy walk from the other. St Pancras International is the London terminal for the Paris to London Eurostar train. Connects to Stratford Station for the Olympic Park.
Surrounding Postcodes: E3 E9 E15
Hotels within E20 Postcode
Free WiFi √ Gym √ Spa √ Triple Rooms √ Air-Conditioning √
Rates from around £104 per room
Guest Rating: 88%, Milesfaster Ranking: 188 of 865 Hotels
From Central London: 6.1 miles (9.9 km)
10 Chestnut Plaza Westfield, Stratford, E20 1GL
Location: Stratford
The Holiday Inn Stratford City is one of the closest to the Olympic Stadium at just a 5-10 minute walk away. Adjacent to major shopping and other facilities. Close to 3 train stations and major bus station. While surrounded by extensive amenities and restaurants you still have the choice of in-house dining, a hotel bar and a lounge area where snacks are served. Bedrooms have WiFi and plasma TV's with PPV movies.
Rates from around £104 per room
Guest Rating: 88%, Milesfaster Ranking: 188 of 865 Hotels
From Central London: 6.1 miles (9.9 km)
10 Chestnut Plaza Westfield, Stratford, E20 1GL
Location: Stratford
The Holiday Inn Stratford City is one of the closest to the Olympic Stadium at just a 5-10 minute walk away. Adjacent to major shopping and other facilities. Close to 3 train stations and major bus station. While surrounded by extensive amenities and restaurants you still have the choice of in-house dining, a hotel bar and a lounge area where snacks are served. Bedrooms have WiFi and plasma TV's with PPV movies.
Free WiFi √ Gym √ Apartments √ Air-Conditioning √ Non-smoking √
Rates from around £128 per room
Guest Rating: 89%, Milesfaster Ranking: 188 of 865 Hotels
From Central London: 6.1 miles (9.9 km)
10B Chestnut Plaza Westfield,London, E20 1GL
Location: Stratford/Olympic Park
Staybridge Suites offer all the facilities a guest would want to feel like they are at a home away from home. Not least the fully kitchen within each apartment. Surrounded by shops and bars thanks to its location within the Westfield Shopping mall. Fully air conditioned and with its own grocery store open 24 hours.
Rates from around £128 per room
Guest Rating: 89%, Milesfaster Ranking: 188 of 865 Hotels
From Central London: 6.1 miles (9.9 km)
10B Chestnut Plaza Westfield,London, E20 1GL
Location: Stratford/Olympic Park
Staybridge Suites offer all the facilities a guest would want to feel like they are at a home away from home. Not least the fully kitchen within each apartment. Surrounded by shops and bars thanks to its location within the Westfield Shopping mall. Fully air conditioned and with its own grocery store open 24 hours.
Extended area listings:
Distances shown are from the centre of E20
0.5 miles (0.8 km)
PREMIER INN STRATFORD 3 STAR
Free WiFi √ Quad Rooms √ Family Rooms √ Air-Conditioning √ Non-smoking √Guest Rating: 90%, Milesfaster Ranking: 87 of 865 Hotels
From Central London: 5.9 miles (9.5 km)
International Square, Westfield Stratford City E15 1AZ
Location: Stratford
Few hotels can claim to be so well placed. Occupying the upper floors of Europe's largest shopping mall, Westfield Stratford City and between the Tube station of Stratford, the Mainline station of Stratford International Terminal and the London 2012 Olympic Stadium. A modern hotel where bedrooms have flat screen TV's and WiFi and there is an onsite full service restaurant. Luggage storage available.
Free WiFi (30 mins) √ Family Rooms √
Guest Rating: 80%, Milesfaster Ranking: 528 of 865 Hotels
From Central London: 5.9 miles (9.5 km)
High Street, Stratford, E15 2JG, London, UK
Location: Stratford
The Travelodge Stratford is within a short walking distance of the extensive and major facilities to be found in Stratford. There is of a course the major High Street full of shops, bars, amenities and entertainment options along side 3 major train stations, Europe's largest covered shopping centre and of course the Olympic Stadium. The hotel provides a budget option with onsite bar and restaurant.
Guest Rating: 80%, Milesfaster Ranking: 528 of 865 Hotels
From Central London: 5.9 miles (9.5 km)
High Street, Stratford, E15 2JG, London, UK
Location: Stratford
The Travelodge Stratford is within a short walking distance of the extensive and major facilities to be found in Stratford. There is of a course the major High Street full of shops, bars, amenities and entertainment options along side 3 major train stations, Europe's largest covered shopping centre and of course the Olympic Stadium. The hotel provides a budget option with onsite bar and restaurant.
Triple Rooms √ Family Rooms √ Non-smoking √ Bag Storage √ Reception 24/7 √
Rates from around £129 per room
Guest Rating: 85%, Milesfaster Ranking: 274 of 865 Hotels
From Central London: 5.9 miles (9.5 km)
196 High Street, Stratford, London, E15 2NE
Location: Stratford/ Bow/ City Airport
Serving east London this is a modern style hotel. The rooms are all air-conditioned with coffee/tea facilities, power shower and high speed internet access. The hotel has its own restaurant which serves breakfast each morning and a bar open till 01.00 am. Coffee and tea is served all day in the lounge. 24 hour front desk. Public spaces are air-conditioned. Meeting facilities.
Rates from around £129 per room
Guest Rating: 85%, Milesfaster Ranking: 274 of 865 Hotels
From Central London: 5.9 miles (9.5 km)
196 High Street, Stratford, London, E15 2NE
Location: Stratford/ Bow/ City Airport
Serving east London this is a modern style hotel. The rooms are all air-conditioned with coffee/tea facilities, power shower and high speed internet access. The hotel has its own restaurant which serves breakfast each morning and a bar open till 01.00 am. Coffee and tea is served all day in the lounge. 24 hour front desk. Public spaces are air-conditioned. Meeting facilities.
THE WESTBRIDGE HOTEL 4 STAR
Boutique √ Free WiFi √ Gym √ Suites √ Air-Conditioning √Rates from around £69 per room
Guest Rating: 89%, Milesfaster Ranking: 120 of 865 Hotels
From Central London: 6 miles (9.7 km)
335-337 High Street, Stratford, London, E15 2TF, UK
Location: Stratford
One of the standout hotels in the area. A true 4 star boutique hotel within minutes of major rail and bus services, large range of shops and bars close by and 10 minutes from Westfield Shopping Mall, one the largest malls in Europe. The hotel provides a coffee house open throughout the day for meals and snacks. Gentlemans club style lounge area and onsite gym. Rear courtyard open on when weather permits. Bedrooms have LCD televisions, safes and mini-bars. Bathrooms with walk-in shower.
MARLIN APARTMENTS - STRATFORD 4 STARS
Free Internet √ Quad Rooms √ Apartments √ Kitchen √ Non-smoking √Guest Rating: 73%, Milesfaster Ranking: 708 of 865 Hotels
From Central London: 6.4 miles (10.3 km)
Bellhaven, 2 Millstone Close, Windmill Lane, London, E15 1PG
Location: Stratford
The apartments are less than a mile from the Olympic Stadium and just 300 yards from Westfield Shopping Centre. Choice of studios, one bedroom and two bedrooms fully serviced modern apartments. Each apartment has a fully fitted kitchen with flat screen TV's and high speed internet access.
IBIS HOTEL STRATFORD 2 STAR
Triple Rooms √ Bag Storage √ Business Center √ Lift √ Reception 24/7 √Rates from around £54 per room
Guest Rating: 81%, Milesfaster Ranking: 396 of 865 Hotels
From Central London: 6.4 miles (10.3 km)
1a Romford Road, London, E15 4LJ
Location: Stratford/ Forest Gate/ West Ham
Just a 15 minute walk from both the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and the massive Westfield Stratford City shopping mall. All rooms are ensuite with flat screen TV, air-cooling, coffee/tea maker and hairdryer. The hotel has climate controlled bedrooms. The hotel has a restaurant (buffet breakfast and evening meals), 24 hour snack room and a bar. Free WiFi throughout.
B&B √ Free WiFi √ Triple Rooms √ Non-smoking √ Bag Storage √
Guest Rating: 80%, Milesfaster Ranking: 623 of 865 Hotels
From Central London: 6.4 miles (10.4 km)
1 Maryland Point, Stratford, Stratford, E15 1PF
Location: Stratford
Stay at a piece of rock n roll history. The Cart and Horses was the birthplace of Iron Maiden and still has live rock bands Fridays and Saturdays. Part traditional London pub and part hotel offering budget priced rooms close to the extensive facilities of Stratford. Most rooms with private bathroom and all with LCD TV and tea making facilities. The pub serves bar snacks and all day breakfast.
Guest Rating: 80%, Milesfaster Ranking: 623 of 865 Hotels
From Central London: 6.4 miles (10.4 km)
1 Maryland Point, Stratford, Stratford, E15 1PF
Location: Stratford
Stay at a piece of rock n roll history. The Cart and Horses was the birthplace of Iron Maiden and still has live rock bands Fridays and Saturdays. Part traditional London pub and part hotel offering budget priced rooms close to the extensive facilities of Stratford. Most rooms with private bathroom and all with LCD TV and tea making facilities. The pub serves bar snacks and all day breakfast.
OYO STRATFORD HOTEL 2 STAR
B&B √ Free WiFi √ Triples/Quads/Family Rooms √ Non-smoking √ Reception 24/7 √Rates from around £30 per room
Guest Rating: 63%, Milesfaster Ranking: 813 of 865 Hotels
From Central London: 6.6 miles (16.6 km)
43 Romford Road, E15 4LY
Location: Stratford
If your looking for low priced accommodation within easy reach of the extensive facilities and shopping opportunities of Stratford then the Stratford Hotel fits the bill. Minutes from the main shopping high street and half a mile from the nearest tube and railway station. For a surcharge the hotel serves breakfast and for everyone there's free internet access. All rooms have their own bathroom.
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