Valentines Mansion & Gardens is a beautiful Georgian building where you can enjoy an authentic step back in time, while the Park Hotel is a cost-conscious option with breakfast and is only a 7-minute walk from the mansion. Alternatively, choose the Trevelyan Hotel, which is a bit more upscale and features free Wi-Fi and a bar.

For those wanting to check out other cities besides Ilford, choose hotels close to Ilford station to conveniently reach London (a mere 18-minute train ride) and other destinations; one such hotel is the Best Western Greater London Hotel, which features a 24-hour front desk and is only 4 minutes from the station.

If you come with your family, consider staying close to the Fairlop Waters Boulder Park in the Hallmark Hotel London Chigwell Prince Regent, which is an elegant country house hotel and a 7-minute drive from the boulder park. The Premier Inn Romford West is another such option, also just a 7-minute drive from the park.

If you like to take strolls to soak in the British countryside, choose a hotel near Valentines Park. The Rossmore Hotel is located just next to it and is a straightforward choice with breakfast included. Banks Hotel is a more modern option and is just at the corner of the park with a hot breakfast and Wi-Fi provided.

For shopping time during your stay in Ilford, check out the Exchange Shopping Centre in the north of the city. The Signature Hotel London is just a few steps away to ensure you do not have to carry your shopping bags all through Ilford. The Cranford Hotel is also within walking distance and features free parking, a bar and breakfast.

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If you need to be flexible with your arrival and departure, choose these hotels with 24-hour reception, such as the Cranbrook Hotel (which has included breakfast and free parking), or the Britannia Inn Hotel, which offers a lounge, family rooms and free parking, and is a 7-minute drive from the city centre or 18 minutes on foot.

The Woodlands Lodge Ilford is an option for cost-conscious travellers with a modern design and continental breakfast. Alternatively, choose the Rich&Greg, which is just over 3 km from the city centre and includes kitchens and a garden.

For family vacations, stay at The Lakeside hotel, which offers a hearty breakfast to get the whole family going for a day of exploring Ilford or London. It is a 15-minute drive from Ilford and about 14 minutes into London by car. Ilford Tower Apartments is another option closer to Ilford’s city centre (approximately 700 metres from the train station) and includes a kitchen and microwave in the rooms.

The Rosalee Hotel offers rooms for disabled people as well as an on-site restaurant and bar; it is also in a great location, being only about 500 metres from the city centre. It includes free Wi-Fi, breakfast and parking. Another disability-friendly option is the Best Western London Ilford with traditional breakfast on offer and a close proximity to the city centre.