Is parking available at the property?

Parking is available on-site and is free of charge. No reservation is required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 16 per person.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Pets are allowed, with a maximum fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features limited wheelchair accessibility, including elevators and step-free entrances. Some public areas and rooms are wheelchair accessible.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Waltham Forest, London, within a 15-minute drive of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Epping Forest. It is approximately 10.7 miles from ExCeL Exhibition Centre and 11.2 miles from Liverpool Street.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed to stay at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

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What guests think

At The Royal Forest - A Heartwood Inn, reviewers praise the beautifully refurbished, characterful building, friendly service, and excellent dining, noting comfortable, well‑appointed rooms, while some mention small room sizes and occasional check-in or maintenance hiccups.

The setting suits forest walks and offers access to London by train, though the distance to the station feels short for some and longer for others. Personal touches like handwritten notes and treats are appreciated, and several travellers value the dog-friendly approach with in-room supplies. Expect a stylish, comfortable stay in a character property, with a few small trade-offs.

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Facilities

Recently refurbished, characterful property with appealing bar and communal spaces. Not enough consistent mentions of other amenities.

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Heather

Dec 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Character of the building

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Pat

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fabulous looking building. Top class bar and dining area. Friendly and helpful staff. Good locationa and easy free parking.

10

Zac

Jan 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not the same old things you see in Hotels at this price. Very good and a very nice bar/restaurant. Will go back.

10

Katie

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super place for a night before heading into London for a job. I reall surprise. Rooms are well appointed and well executed - staff super friendly and food very good. Such a welcome change from the normal outer London hotel. I hope the high standards continue. Also such a beautiful building - steeped in history.

10

STEPHEN

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very nice hotel. Recently renovated. Great breakfast and dinner. Just a short walk to the train station with excellent connections to the center of London. We highly recommend it!

10

Simon

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great refurb and really excellent service

10

Richard

Dec 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful stay, I will be back - impeccable service in the hotel and restaurant - great to see this Chingford landmark open again!!

10

Mark

Dec 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wow what a place to stay i will return So many little touches that i would expect from a 5* hotel abroad This is a little gem

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Matt

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Restaurant was great, room small, 3rd floor no lift. 1 mile walk to train. Very quaint.

10

Teresa

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is an excellent hotel which has been newly refurbished beautifully. Rooms are extremely comfortable, quiet and well equipped. The delicious welcome treats and personalised card in the room are a lovely touch. Hotel is in a great location for long walks in the forest or to visit the local shops/restaurants. We didn’t eat at the hotel on this occasion but plan on doing so in the future as dining area looks very inviting. We will be using this hotel on a regular basis as we have family and friends nearby.

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently describe the hotel as very clean. A few note maintenance or housekeeping lapses, such as bathroom ventilation and a room not serviced.

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Katie

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Just come back from our second stay at Royal Forest. Would definitely recommend, staff are great, rooms are spacious and clean and the beds are comfortable.

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Ellie

Jul 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean

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Claire

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed in a ‘Cosy’ room. The room was very small. No working extractor in the bathroom which resulted in heavy condensation and wetness on all the surfaces.

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Mark

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent staff, amazing building very well decorated, extremely clean. Slight issues with the plumbing (not a complaint just a helpful observation) the shower screen was not sufficient, could not adjust shower mixer for cold and the wash hand basin waste wasn’t able to cope with the flow rate from the tap needs to adjust plug. Also wasn’t able to adjust TV settings. These are minor teething issues with new fixtures. Overall we enjoyed a very comfortable stay and would stay again, We shall recommend to friends. Thank you for your wonderful hospitality, I wish you well in business.

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Daniel

Apr 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A decent stay in wonderful surroundings. Nice room, well stocked with coffee and tea, ironing board etc and bramley shower products. Body lotion would be a touch. Room was not cleaned but I believe that they usually are. Late checkout (1 hour) is £25 extra unless you book directly. A little inflexible but maybe that’s me just expecting something for nothing and more a reflection of me than them. Will definitely return.

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable, well appointed and stylish, with features like quiet spaces and useful in-room amenities. Sizes vary from ‘Cosy’ to more spacious options, and a few guests mention heat, bed setup, or advertised room type mismatches.

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Cheryl

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Gorgeous cosy decor, lovely little extra detailsnin rooms, friendly helpful staff.

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Nicholas

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place, friendly staff, good service & good. Breakfast was excellent. Only small negative, bed rooms were too hot & windows do not open

10

Ozgur

Jan 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was amazing hotel, comfortable bed but two single, we prefer double bed.

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Rhiannon

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was beautifully decorated and the whole space felt very relaxed after a busy day. The food was excellent – a brilliant place to stay.

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Mike

Jun 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was advertised as King Size and wasn’t

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Stephen

Mar 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All good room small but ok tv on side wall

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Matt

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Restaurant was great, room small, 3rd floor no lift. 1 mile walk to train. Very quaint.

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Daniel

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A second time at the hotel and first with the pooch. Had a wonderful stay in a lovely and spacious room. I think we had kindly been upgraded to a Luxe room on the ground floor. Waiting for the dog was a comfy bed, bowls and Bramley treats. Lovely amenities in the hotel and perfect for drinks, dinner and a lovely breakfast. Thank you

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Daniel

Apr 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A decent stay in wonderful surroundings. Nice room, well stocked with coffee and tea, ironing board etc and bramley shower products. Body lotion would be a touch. Room was not cleaned but I believe that they usually are. Late checkout (1 hour) is £25 extra unless you book directly. A little inflexible but maybe that’s me just expecting something for nothing and more a reflection of me than them. Will definitely return.

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Teresa

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is an excellent hotel which has been newly refurbished beautifully. Rooms are extremely comfortable, quiet and well equipped. The delicious welcome treats and personalised card in the room are a lovely touch. Hotel is in a great location for long walks in the forest or to visit the local shops/restaurants. We didn’t eat at the hotel on this occasion but plan on doing so in the future as dining area looks very inviting. We will be using this hotel on a regular basis as we have family and friends nearby.

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Service

Service is consistently friendly and helpful, with several guests praising exceptional hospitality and personal touches. A few report hiccups at check-in or limited reception coverage, though issues were generally resolved well.

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Pat

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fabulous looking building. Top class bar and dining area. Friendly and helpful staff. Good locationa and easy free parking.

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Katie

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Just come back from our second stay at Royal Forest. Would definitely recommend, staff are great, rooms are spacious and clean and the beds are comfortable.

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Katie

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super place for a night before heading into London for a job. I reall surprise. Rooms are well appointed and well executed - staff super friendly and food very good. Such a welcome change from the normal outer London hotel. I hope the high standards continue. Also such a beautiful building - steeped in history.

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rume

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Most amazing experience, super dog friendly and staff are very welcoming and was very nice and welcoming to my dog. They had a dog menu at the pub which was really nice. The room was so beautiful I wanted to stay longer. The bathroom design is so unique loved it very much. Definitely coming back soon. I had a welcome card and some treats on the desk for me and had a dog package with a really nice shampoo and some dog treats along with a bed and feeding bowls already in the room before I came which made my experience much easier. The air conditioning was one of my favourite things.

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Nicholas

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place, friendly staff, good service & good. Breakfast was excellent. Only small negative, bed rooms were too hot & windows do not open

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Simon

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great refurb and really excellent service

10

Kevin

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in not great. Everything else good. Couple of service issues - dealt with beautifully.

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Richard

Dec 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful stay, I will be back - impeccable service in the hotel and restaurant - great to see this Chingford landmark open again!!

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Nicholas

Mar 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Decent hotel that is comfortable and well appointed. Lack of hotel staff is the only issue as there is never anyone on reception.

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Tim

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great value, great service, lovely rooms, although no in room phones which is not ideal for room service. stayed here several times, love it, the Resturant and breakfasts are lovely and staff are always happy to help

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Location

Handy for forest walks and local shops, with train access to central London. Reviewers differ on the walk to the station, with some calling it short and others noting it feels farther.

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Pat

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fabulous looking building. Top class bar and dining area. Friendly and helpful staff. Good locationa and easy free parking.

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P

May 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stunning hotel in an amazing location with beautiful rooms.

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STEPHEN

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very nice hotel. Recently renovated. Great breakfast and dinner. Just a short walk to the train station with excellent connections to the center of London. We highly recommend it!

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Matt

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Restaurant was great, room small, 3rd floor no lift. 1 mile walk to train. Very quaint.

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Teresa

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is an excellent hotel which has been newly refurbished beautifully. Rooms are extremely comfortable, quiet and well equipped. The delicious welcome treats and personalised card in the room are a lovely touch. Hotel is in a great location for long walks in the forest or to visit the local shops/restaurants. We didn’t eat at the hotel on this occasion but plan on doing so in the future as dining area looks very inviting. We will be using this hotel on a regular basis as we have family and friends nearby.

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Dining

Breakfast and dinners receive strong praise, and the bar and dining spaces are appealing. Overall food quality is often described as excellent.

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Pat

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fabulous looking building. Top class bar and dining area. Friendly and helpful staff. Good locationa and easy free parking.

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Zac

Jan 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not the same old things you see in Hotels at this price. Very good and a very nice bar/restaurant. Will go back.

10

STEPHEN

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very nice hotel. Recently renovated. Great breakfast and dinner. Just a short walk to the train station with excellent connections to the center of London. We highly recommend it!

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Michele

Dec 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely faultless. Beautiful rooms, comfy beds, luxury amenities and the breakfast was outstanding. The best poached eggs I have had outside of the USA.

10

Richard

Dec 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful stay, I will be back - impeccable service in the hotel and restaurant - great to see this Chingford landmark open again!!

10

Rhiannon

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was beautifully decorated and the whole space felt very relaxed after a busy day. The food was excellent – a brilliant place to stay.

10

Tim

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great value, great service, lovely rooms, although no in room phones which is not ideal for room service. stayed here several times, love it, the Resturant and breakfasts are lovely and staff are always happy to help

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Matt

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Restaurant was great, room small, 3rd floor no lift. 1 mile walk to train. Very quaint.

10

Daniel

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A second time at the hotel and first with the pooch. Had a wonderful stay in a lovely and spacious room. I think we had kindly been upgraded to a Luxe room on the ground floor. Waiting for the dog was a comfy bed, bowls and Bramley treats. Lovely amenities in the hotel and perfect for drinks, dinner and a lovely breakfast. Thank you

10

Teresa

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is an excellent hotel which has been newly refurbished beautifully. Rooms are extremely comfortable, quiet and well equipped. The delicious welcome treats and personalised card in the room are a lovely touch. Hotel is in a great location for long walks in the forest or to visit the local shops/restaurants. We didn’t eat at the hotel on this occasion but plan on doing so in the future as dining area looks very inviting. We will be using this hotel on a regular basis as we have family and friends nearby.

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