The Bell Hotel Epping

3.0 star property
Hotel in Epping with free parking

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Exterior
Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)
Lobby
Reception

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
High Road, Bell Common, Epping, England, CM16 4DG
  • Epping Forest
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Topgolf Chigwell
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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Room options

Standard Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Epping

Located in Bell Common, The Bell Hotel Epping is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from The Epping Golf Course and within a 10-minute drive of Epping Forest. This 79-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a business center.

What's nearby

  • Epping Forest - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Topgolf Chigwell - 9 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - 18 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Westfield Stratford City - 22 min drive - 16.9 miles
  • O2 Arena - 28 min drive - 21.5 miles

Getting around

  • Epping North Weald Station - 6 min drive
  • Epping Underground Station - 20 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Queen Victoria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The George & Dragon - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Speak Easy - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dada Cafe - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Bell Hotel Epping

Hotel in Epping with free parking
The Bell Hotel Epping features free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and a meeting room. There's free parking if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include free newspapers, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Other standard amenities include electric kettles and hair dryers.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Bell Hotel Epping
Bell Epping
BEST WESTERN The Bell Hotel Epping Essex
The Bell Hotel Epping Hotel
The Bell Hotel Epping Epping
The Bell Hotel Epping Hotel Epping

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Bell Hotel Epping?

The Bell Hotel Epping offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see near The Bell Hotel Epping?

This hotel is situated in Bell Common, close to Epping Forest, Topgolf Chigwell, and Waltham Abbey Church. You'll also find The Epping Golf Course and St John the Baptist Church within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Bell Hotel Epping?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Bell Hotel Epping feature a casino?

No, The Bell Hotel Epping doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Bell Hotel Epping?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Bell Hotel Epping a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities at this hotel that appeal to couples include a terrace and a 24-hour front desk.

Are there hot tubs at The Bell Hotel Epping?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Bell Hotel Epping have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, The Bell Hotel Epping doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will The Bell Hotel Epping allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Bell Hotel Epping.

Does The Bell Hotel Epping have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to The Bell Hotel Epping?

The closest major airport to The Bell Hotel Epping is London City Airport (LCY), which is 17.5 mi away (43 minutes by car). Another top airport is Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 17.7 mi away (32-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Bell Hotel Epping?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Bell Hotel Epping.

The Bell Hotel Epping Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 266 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 266 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 266 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 266 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 266 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Corin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The hotel isn't open so i had to find somewhere

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Nicholas

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Hotel messaged us and cancelled our reservation due to an emergency drove past and hotel was closed and looked like it needs pulling down as of yet no refund cannotcontact hotels.com will never use or recommend again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Lawrence

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arrival was like something out of the Cherobyl Diaries. The place appeared deserted. We rang a number on a card in the window and a man turned up in a hurry and checked us in. He nearly disappeared again before we had a chance to ask which way was the accommodation. Ours was the only car in the car park, all night. The bedroom block was like a 1980s halls of residence which hadn't been decorated in the intervening years. On the other hand the room was a decent size, clean and comfortable (although there was a powered off mini bar which defrosted itself all over the shelves below.) All the bathroom fittings worked and there was hot water, although the shower was a bit feeble. The was a kettle and tea/coffee supplies but no milk. We bought an emergency pint from a nearby Tesco. Slept well but rather creeped out by the fact that we didn't see another soul, or hear anyone walk down the corridor all night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Floyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Lesley

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed as we were visiting friends, from the outside the place looks closed dark and gloomy fenced off areas! Quite scary looking, I thought we were checking into a refugee hostel. Double room only one cup and 2 pillows! The room was clean but sadly lacking, met curtains dirty. No restaurant no where to get anything, dubious people lingering in run down walk ways and corridors very sad as I lived in Epping when I was young and this was the place to stay! Not anymore
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Looks abandoned, no batteries in remote, could not get bbc , no hot water ( cold shower ) fridge in room did not work , no milk for tea and coffee. On arrival place looked deserted, grass overgrown, rubbish all round the grounds , abandoned pallets and dumpy bags
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Worst hotel in the UK. 1) The only employee working locked the doors to the hotel to watch the football - had to wait 20 minutes to get in to check-in 2) Toilet didn't flush 3) No hot water 4) Bugs on the floor 5) Listing stated they do breakfast - which they don't
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Dated décor / great breakfast

Overall the hotel is dated, with some areas needing a deep clean and desperate need of maintenance. That being said I think this is reflected in the price. The full English breakfast was freshly cooked and worth the money. The staff were lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Rooms good, comfy bed. No vegetarian options for breakfast and what was there was cold or burnt. Absolutely dreadful service in the restaurant at dinner, food not as described in menu, customer service horrendous. If you want a decent nights sleep and you are eating elsewhere then is ok but avoid the food at all costs.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were the best thing about the hotel. They were polite and attentive. The hotel itself was a bit dated and worn down. The toilet leaked. There was a cobweb above the toilet. we could hear the couple next door arguing/talking loudly at 4am.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Neil

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close location to the London underground service and the local shops were what we required. And the forest was nearby to to explore
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is handy for walking into Epping and very reasonable rates
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly reception - we were allowed to check in 2 hours early. An outstandingly good breakfast at a very reasonable price. Easy parking. Short walk from centre of Epping. Close to M25. Comfortable quiet room, with good lighting (rare in hotel rooms) and a large sofa.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room was very good it had all amenities we needed plus a small fridge
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Call the hotel inspector. The Hotel needs a complete renovation. I have used this hotel for years and this will be the last visit unless they spend some money on it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019