Local attractions include the Petticoat Lane market, Whitechapel Art Gallery, the Excel Exhibition Centre, the South Bank and the Old Bailey.
Travel information
By Air
From Gatwick Airport (28 miles south):
- Take the Gatwick Express train to London Victoria Station (30 minutes).
- From Victoria Underground Station, take the District Lane to Aldgate East Station.
- Exit the station, following the underground directions for Whitechapel Art Gallery.
- Once at street level, turn left out of the station.
- Turn left again into Osborn Street.
- The City Hotel London is just 20 metres further ahead on the right-hand side.
From Heathrow Airport (15 miles west):
- Take the Heathrow Express to Paddington Station.
- Change onto the Hammersmith & City underground line to Aldgate Station.
- Then, as above.
From Stansted Airport (40 miles north):
- Take the Stansted Express train to Liverpool Street Atation.
- From here change onto the Hammersmith & City Underground line to Aldgate East Station.
- Then, as above.
From London City Airport:
- Take the DLR (Docklands Light Railway) to Tower Gateway.
- Take the District line to Aldgate East station (one stop).
- Then, as above.
By Car:
The hotel located by the A11 and A12 roads, and has its own secure car park, accessed via Old Montague Street.