The Stratford, Autograph Collection, London

The Stratford, Autograph Collection - A 42-story design hotel with three sky gardens, Scandinavian-inspired interiors, and Olympic Park views

Located in East End, this 5-star London hotel occupies the first seven levels of Manhattan Loft Gardens, featuring a triple-height lobby with a 10-meter fireplace. The Stratford, Autograph Collection houses 145 rooms ranging from 247.5 ft^2 Standard rooms to 699.5 ft^2 Manhattan Studios, each equipped with air conditioning, minibars, and flat-screen TVs. Three dining venues serve guests: Kitchen E20 offering all-day British cuisine, The Mezzanine cocktail bar with live music on weekends, and The Lounge for casual dining and afternoon tea. The property includes a 24-hour gym, three meeting spaces, and a wellness center offering fitness classes. Stratford International Station sits directly in front of the hotel, providing 6-minute high-speed rail connections to St Pancras, while Stratford Station is a 7-minute walk through Westfield Shopping Centre.

Pros

Three rooftop gardens provide panoramic London views

Live music performances every Friday and DJs on Saturdays

Flexible event spaces for both intimate gatherings and large celebrations

Connected to multiple transport links including Elizabeth Line, DLR, and high-speed rail

Cons

40-minute journey to Heathrow Airport

7-minute walk required to reach Underground and Overground services at Stratford Station