Name: City View Hotel - Roman Road Market
Address: 527 Roman Road, Bow, London, England, United Kingdom, London, England, GB
Price range: US$45–US$250 per night
Rating: 6.02

What guests think

Across reviews of City View Hotel - Roman Road Market, guests describe a very budget stay with common cleanliness problems, loud reception and street noise, and run-down rooms, though some mention friendly staff, hot showers, and comfortable beds.

Amenities can be unreliable: missing towels or soap, shared or awkward bathrooms, faulty plumbing, and insecure key handling; in-room kettles or kitchenettes often lack cups or supplies. Location feedback is mixed: some like nearby shops and the Olympic Stadium, while others feel unsafe and note transport and market-day parking hassles. Overall, expect a very basic, low-cost stay with significant compromises.

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Facilities

Basics are unreliable: missing towels or soap, shared or awkward bathrooms, faulty plumbing, and insecure key handling; in-room kettles or kitchenettes often lack cups or supplies. Parking has restrictions on market days and paid hours, with free on-street parking only overnight.

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Kush

3 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Not so good second night so rats roaming around. No soap in the toilet. Even after reminding them 3 times. No information provided that cars have to be removed from the street 5.30 am as market stalls were being installed.

6

Kira

21 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Strange place, our room came with a kitchenette including a sink and kettle but absolutely nothing else in it. We weren’t expecting plates and cutlery but at least a cup to have a glass of water. There was a kettle but no mugs or anything to make tea/coffee with. The soap in the bathroom had the last dregs in it and had already been refilled with water to bulk it out, also no bathroom bin for sanitary items. Staff were nice but although fine for one night we definitely wouldn’t have wanted to stay longer.

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Sarah

17 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

There was lots of dirt everywhere. Toilet and Shower on different floors and not clean. Bugs in the building. Outdated furniture. Everything very dirty and broken. DO NOT RECOMMEND.

8

James

15 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. Decent location. Only 1 mile from Olympic Stadium. Basic room but good value. On street parking free after 5.30pm to 8:30am. The rooms were extremely warm.

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Agbonmwanre Hillary

24 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Smelly redicoulous place to stay, it was a total waste of money and time. They don’t have towels

2

Bobby

27 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The toilet flush wasn't working and we got told to fill up a bucket from the shower (that was above the toilet) to flush it. As a result from that and the general cleanliness we went home after our evening and didn't stay the night (we left at 23:45). For the price of the room this isn't acceptable.

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Thomas

5 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No hot water for a shower after the first night, after the second night the water was scalding hot without a way to turn the temperature down. You leave the key on the reception desk when exiting the hotel during your stay and the key is left there for anyone to grab. There may as well not be any windows as they do nothing to keep the outside sound out. Doors don't have an additional lock inside the room so anyone with a key has access while you're asleep.

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Praveen

5 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room is ok., its in basement but not bad. Hot water came without interruptions. Room heating good. Internet patchy., very limited network. Difficult to work from room. There were some sounds of people arguing. It was ok overall for the price.

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Steven

18 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Avoid!!! Friendly check in. My room looked nothing like the photos on the web site. The door to my room opened on to the reception area, the staff had a social get together in the reception area until 1am, despite me requesting for them to keep the noise down. Through the night the noise of doors banging etc. I once again asked about the noise, the receptionist informed me he was emptying the bins etc. I left at 4.30am to find the reception area finally in darkness and the night staff fast asleep in the reception area. My leaving didn’t even wake him. Second night also kept awake by general noise in the reception area. I left at 7.30 am. Once again the reception staff fast asleep. Parking only after 6pm up until then £9 per hour no parking on Tuesday and Thursday as it’s market day. (Don’t be fooled by the photos on the web site, they are far from accurate)

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Gail

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a terrible place to stay. Mainly the shower room was a wet room which seemed to be on a tilt, making the toilet area wet and the whole room smell of damp, rancid water. In the room there was a kettle but no tea or coffee and no cups! There was no light shade on the light, just a bare bulb and there was one pillow each, bith of which were completely flat. The curtain didn't fit the window. There was a full size fridge which I imagine was for the use of the poor homeless people or immigration overs

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Cleanliness

Many reviews report very dirty, damp, and moldy areas with strong smells and pests (bugs and rats). A few mention clean sheets, but overall hygiene is criticized.

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Kush

3 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Not so good second night so rats roaming around. No soap in the toilet. Even after reminding them 3 times. No information provided that cars have to be removed from the street 5.30 am as market stalls were being installed.

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Samuel

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This “Hotel” was terrible. 1st of all when we entered the Hotel the receptionist was arguing with a customer. Secondary this hotel was closer to a crack house due to the wallpaper was pealing off the wall, the carpet was stained with black marks everywhere, the kitchen area had nothing at all, the cupboard doors were off the hinges and left to the side. The insects and bugs were disgusting they were in our room and in the lobby. The amount of arguments we heard during our 1 night stay was terrible the environment was not welcoming or safe what so ever. AT ALL COSTS STAY AWAY

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Kush

5 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Rats were in the toilets. No soap was in the one toilet out of 2 shared toilets. Despite requesting 3 times over the period of 2 days.

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Sarah

17 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

There was lots of dirt everywhere. Toilet and Shower on different floors and not clean. Bugs in the building. Outdated furniture. Everything very dirty and broken. DO NOT RECOMMEND.

2

Agustin Diego

5 Jan 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Awful, the worst place imaginable for a peaceful stay. The place was filthy, the staff rude, and the website promised many things like a private bathroom, shower, hairdryer, etc. It was horrible. The neighbors mentioned the nightlife; the neighborhood was dirty, dangerous, and full of drug addicts and homeless people. I spent half my time sleeping there. I absolutely do not recommend it.

4

Luke

28 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cheap, but room was mouldy and damp

4

Joao Paulo

18 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Not very clean, all night noisy, very old and smelly

2

Carlotta

31 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

It was extremely dirty. We had to change our room after our first night and we couldn’t leave till 1pm cause the room changing time always changed. We weren’t comfortable leaving our luggage there. It was the worst hotel we ever had.

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Sandra

8 Sept 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Just save your money. Really dirty, felt unsafe. 2 stars just because it was very cheap. But you really get less than what you've paid for. So please avoid

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Gail

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a terrible place to stay. Mainly the shower room was a wet room which seemed to be on a tilt, making the toilet area wet and the whole room smell of damp, rancid water. In the room there was a kettle but no tea or coffee and no cups! There was no light shade on the light, just a bare bulb and there was one pillow each, bith of which were completely flat. The curtain didn't fit the window. There was a full size fridge which I imagine was for the use of the poor homeless people or immigration overs

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Rooms

Rooms are often run down, noisy with weak soundproofing, and some are very small, basement level, or windowless; wet-room layouts are common. A few guests note comfortable beds and occasionally decent room size.

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Rian

26 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Bit of an odd place all in all. Checked in no problem and my room was pretty might right behind the desk. Toilet was really small and the whole room was the shower- floor would be soaking if you wanted to use it afterwards. Could hear the guy in reception watching TV at night. You had to leave your room key on the check-in desk when leaving and pick it up again yourself on the way back in. There was a half sized residential style fridge in the room, which was strange but great to have. Definitely not worth €120 for a one night stay, but it would be decent value if you could get it for €30 per night.

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Theresa

30 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very noisy and dirty. A mile from the tube station not 5 minutes. Will not be going there again

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Steve

5 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Decorating was poor. And noisy

6

Claire

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was ok - clean sheets and beds were comfy however the hotel overall is abit run down and needs work - some of the skirting was taped on with brown packing tape, and lots of marks on the walls etc, could do with a lick of paint, also our room was in the basement and smelt abit damp! However saying that we only wanted somewhere cheap to sleep as we were out at concert and didn’t get back to our room till midnight and we were up and out by 10am so for that purpose and for what we paid for the room it was fine , staff were friendly!

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david

25 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Just had the most amazing stay at city view. Everyone was very friendly. It was quite lively at times. The shower was hot, the beds were comfy the TV worked. If you are looking for somewhere to get your head down and have plenty of shops and cafes to wake up to then this is your spot. Would definitely stay again.

4

Ruth

22 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They were quite rude on arrival and I needed ID which they had not stipulated on booking. I do not carry I ID but luckily I had a photo on my phone. The room was a decent size and beds were comfortable. There was quite a lot of noise outside and the room was not well sound proofed. It was very hot in the but it did have a fan. The toilet was in the same place as the shower so this was not the best experience.

8

Praveen

5 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room is ok., its in basement but not bad. Hot water came without interruptions. Room heating good. Internet patchy., very limited network. Difficult to work from room. There were some sounds of people arguing. It was ok overall for the price.

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Steven

18 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Avoid!!! Friendly check in. My room looked nothing like the photos on the web site. The door to my room opened on to the reception area, the staff had a social get together in the reception area until 1am, despite me requesting for them to keep the noise down. Through the night the noise of doors banging etc. I once again asked about the noise, the receptionist informed me he was emptying the bins etc. I left at 4.30am to find the reception area finally in darkness and the night staff fast asleep in the reception area. My leaving didn’t even wake him. Second night also kept awake by general noise in the reception area. I left at 7.30 am. Once again the reception staff fast asleep. Parking only after 6pm up until then £9 per hour no parking on Tuesday and Thursday as it’s market day. (Don’t be fooled by the photos on the web site, they are far from accurate)

2

Gail

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a terrible place to stay. Mainly the shower room was a wet room which seemed to be on a tilt, making the toilet area wet and the whole room smell of damp, rancid water. In the room there was a kettle but no tea or coffee and no cups! There was no light shade on the light, just a bare bulb and there was one pillow each, bith of which were completely flat. The curtain didn't fit the window. There was a full size fridge which I imagine was for the use of the poor homeless people or immigration overs

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Beatriz

23 Jun 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

I was dumbfounded to be inside a closet with no windows. That was not what I saw in the pictures they showed previously. Next day they changed me to another very tiny space with a window but if I opened the curtains the family could see me inside this little space. There is no possibility to speak to your platform and to change the hotel that I had already paid. Not satisfied at all. Nest time I will be more carefut and try not to pay in advance. I'd like to show the pictures I have taken...

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Service

Feedback is mixed: some guests found the team friendly, but many cite rudeness, loud late-night activity at reception, staff sleeping on duty, and slow responses to requests.

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Kush

3 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Not so good second night so rats roaming around. No soap in the toilet. Even after reminding them 3 times. No information provided that cars have to be removed from the street 5.30 am as market stalls were being installed.

2

Samuel

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This “Hotel” was terrible. 1st of all when we entered the Hotel the receptionist was arguing with a customer. Secondary this hotel was closer to a crack house due to the wallpaper was pealing off the wall, the carpet was stained with black marks everywhere, the kitchen area had nothing at all, the cupboard doors were off the hinges and left to the side. The insects and bugs were disgusting they were in our room and in the lobby. The amount of arguments we heard during our 1 night stay was terrible the environment was not welcoming or safe what so ever. AT ALL COSTS STAY AWAY

2

Kush

5 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Rats were in the toilets. No soap was in the one toilet out of 2 shared toilets. Despite requesting 3 times over the period of 2 days.

8

James

15 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. Decent location. Only 1 mile from Olympic Stadium. Basic room but good value. On street parking free after 5.30pm to 8:30am. The rooms were extremely warm.

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Martin

9 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

To be classed as a hotel is rediculous.. staff sleeping on a sofa . Shocking

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david

25 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Just had the most amazing stay at city view. Everyone was very friendly. It was quite lively at times. The shower was hot, the beds were comfy the TV worked. If you are looking for somewhere to get your head down and have plenty of shops and cafes to wake up to then this is your spot. Would definitely stay again.

2

Lacky

11 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property was falsely advertised it was disgusting and scary . We were given a room next to the reception desk and the staff kept talking loudly all night till 2am we were unable to sleep. The room was disgusting bed covers were unclean bathroom looked like from a third world country . Felt very unsafe

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Ruth

22 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They were quite rude on arrival and I needed ID which they had not stipulated on booking. I do not carry I ID but luckily I had a photo on my phone. The room was a decent size and beds were comfortable. There was quite a lot of noise outside and the room was not well sound proofed. It was very hot in the but it did have a fan. The toilet was in the same place as the shower so this was not the best experience.

2

ryan

10 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The front desk was so loud they kept me up all night. This place is a joke. Location was it

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Steven

18 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Avoid!!! Friendly check in. My room looked nothing like the photos on the web site. The door to my room opened on to the reception area, the staff had a social get together in the reception area until 1am, despite me requesting for them to keep the noise down. Through the night the noise of doors banging etc. I once again asked about the noise, the receptionist informed me he was emptying the bins etc. I left at 4.30am to find the reception area finally in darkness and the night staff fast asleep in the reception area. My leaving didn’t even wake him. Second night also kept awake by general noise in the reception area. I left at 7.30 am. Once again the reception staff fast asleep. Parking only after 6pm up until then £9 per hour no parking on Tuesday and Thursday as it’s market day. (Don’t be fooled by the photos on the web site, they are far from accurate)

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Location

Mixed opinions: some like access to shops and the Olympic Stadium, while others feel unsafe, note street noise, and find transport less convenient than expected. Market-day parking rules and charges can also catch drivers out.

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Kush

3 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Not so good second night so rats roaming around. No soap in the toilet. Even after reminding them 3 times. No information provided that cars have to be removed from the street 5.30 am as market stalls were being installed.

2

Theresa

30 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very noisy and dirty. A mile from the tube station not 5 minutes. Will not be going there again

2

rupert

22 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Newspaper taped over inside of windows. Looks like a squat. Area felt unsafe. Did not go in looked horrendous

8

James

15 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. Decent location. Only 1 mile from Olympic Stadium. Basic room but good value. On street parking free after 5.30pm to 8:30am. The rooms were extremely warm.

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david

25 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Just had the most amazing stay at city view. Everyone was very friendly. It was quite lively at times. The shower was hot, the beds were comfy the TV worked. If you are looking for somewhere to get your head down and have plenty of shops and cafes to wake up to then this is your spot. Would definitely stay again.

2

Agustin Diego

5 Jan 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Awful, the worst place imaginable for a peaceful stay. The place was filthy, the staff rude, and the website promised many things like a private bathroom, shower, hairdryer, etc. It was horrible. The neighbors mentioned the nightlife; the neighborhood was dirty, dangerous, and full of drug addicts and homeless people. I spent half my time sleeping there. I absolutely do not recommend it.

2

osian

27 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nothing nice about it didn't feel safe

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ryan

10 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The front desk was so loud they kept me up all night. This place is a joke. Location was it

2

Steven

18 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Avoid!!! Friendly check in. My room looked nothing like the photos on the web site. The door to my room opened on to the reception area, the staff had a social get together in the reception area until 1am, despite me requesting for them to keep the noise down. Through the night the noise of doors banging etc. I once again asked about the noise, the receptionist informed me he was emptying the bins etc. I left at 4.30am to find the reception area finally in darkness and the night staff fast asleep in the reception area. My leaving didn’t even wake him. Second night also kept awake by general noise in the reception area. I left at 7.30 am. Once again the reception staff fast asleep. Parking only after 6pm up until then £9 per hour no parking on Tuesday and Thursday as it’s market day. (Don’t be fooled by the photos on the web site, they are far from accurate)

6

Barbara

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Property was 1/2 hour bus ride from London.

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Month	Average price
January	US$48
February	US$53
March	US$58
April	US$56
May	US$59
June	US$59
July	US$89
August	US$73
September	US$62
October	US$63
November	US$60
December	US$72

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6 $47	7 $47	8 $54	9 $58	10 $106	11	12
13 $110	14 $47	15 $51	16 $51	17 $93	18 $178	19 $82
20 $48	21 $66	22 $81	23 $73	24 $124	25 $250	26 $237
27 $50	28 $50	29 $50	30 $45

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $76	2 $74	3 $73
4 $73	5 $66	6 $76	7 $72	8 $76	9 $72	10 $64
11 $66	12 $66	13 $67	14 $64	15 $66	16 $66	17 $66
18 $66	19 $66	20 $69	21 $66	22 $66	23 $66	24 $76
25 $66	26 $66	27 $66	28 $80	29 $73	30 $65	31 $68

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