Sir Christopher France House, Mile End, London

Summary

• 20th century buildings
• Breakfast included
• No car parking
• No smoking

Facilities

• Internet access for a charge

Drinking and dining

• Continental breakfast (included)
• English breakfast (included)

Nearby recreations

• Recommended walks
• Pub (walking distance)
• Museums (walking distance)
• Recommended restaurants (walking distance)
• Theatre (a short drive)

Queen Mary, University of London, offers visitors accommodation in the award winning Westfield Student Village at its Mile End Campus.

The bedrooms are arranged in flats of up to 6 rooms, all of which are ensuite, and share a kitchenette where drinks may be made.

Mile End is less than a 20 minute tube journey from the West End and is well placed for those visiting the City and Canary Wharf or attending events at the nearby Victoria Park. The Westfield Student Village is adjacent to the Regent Canal from where it is possible to walk to the 2012 Olympic site. 

Dining and drinking

Breakfast is served in the Curve restaurant between 7.30am-9am and guests will have a choice of continental and cooked items, along with a selection of hot and cold drinks. On weekdays the Curve also serves lunch.

There is a small selection of cafes, bars/pubs and restaurants in the local area and Brick Lane, Bow Wharf and West India Dock and Canary Wharf are also close by if guests do not wish to venture into the West End.

Grounds and gardens

The Westfield Student Village runs along side the Regent Canal and there is some seating within the student village. The Millennium Park, with sports pitches and a nature reserve, is next to the Westfield Student Village and popular Victoria Park is a short walk away.

Other facilities

Internet connection is available to guests in the bedroom via an internet access point and Ethernet cable. A small fee applies for a log-in which can be arranged via the 24 hour reception. Internet Cost: 1 Week - £6; 4 Weeks - £10; 12 Weeks - £15

There are two coin operated laundrettes on site for guests use. Irons are available from the reception and ironing boards can be found in the kitchenette.

On campus there is a ‘Village Shop’ which sells newspapers, basic food and drinks and toiletries. This is open during weekdays only. Other shops are open throughout the week just outside the campus along Mile End Road.

There are some public pay phones on campus.

Arrival information and how to find us

Address: Queen Mary, University of London, Mile End Road, London E1 4NS

Check In: From 2pm Check Out: By 10am

The Reception is open 24 hours a day and luggage storage facilities are available on site - please ask at reception.

How to find us: The nearest underground station is Mile End (Central, District and Hammersmith & City lines). From Mile End underground station turn left out of the Station. At the cross roads continue walking ahead under the yellow bridge. At the next set of traffic lights, cross to the opposite side of the road. To your right you will see Westfield Way and a blue sign for 'Queen Mary, University of London'. From here walk down Westfield Way towards to Student Village. Stepney Green station (District and Hammersmith and City lines) is also a 10 minute walk away.

The Reception can be found at Sir Christopher France House which is the large green building next to the Canal.

The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) links Lewisham in the south with Stratford in the east, Bank in the City and London City Airport. The nearest stations to the College are Bow Church and Limehouse, both within one mile (1.5km). Trains run to historic Greenwich home of the tea clipper Cutty Sark, the National Maritime Museum and the Royal Observatory.

By Bus: There are several bus routes serving different areas of London all within five minutes walk of the College. There are also two 24 hour buses that stop at Mile End (25 & 205) allowing you to enjoy London's nightlife without the cost of an expensive taxi ride back to the College. Timetables are listed at the bus stops.

By Air: Stansted is 46 min from Liverpool St Station (Metropolitan, Circle and Hammersmith and City lines). Heathrow is 15 min from Paddington Station (Circle line). Gatwick is 30 min from Victoria Station (District or Circle lines). London City is 20 min via DLR (Limehouse or Bow Church stations).

By Car: Located on the A11, Queen Mary is less than 5 miles (8km) from Trafalgar Square and Oxford Circus. The College is only 8 miles (12km) from the M11 motorway which makes it the perfect base for day trips out of London, being only one hour drive from attractions such as Cambridge and Leeds Castle in Kent.

More photos of Sir Christopher France House, Mile End, London

Twin en-suite bedroom	Student Village	The Curve, Restaurant	Student Village
Westfield Way

Customer feedback

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janet garratt, September 2010: excellent value for money. Breakfast was exceptionally good. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Just one comment was that the room was not serviced and I did not notice this on the website when I booked. A change of towels would have been nice but it would not stop me recommending the college.

jennie hartwell, August 2010: Some of the reception staff were not very helpful or flexible with making arrangments that were not considered 'standard'. The rooms were comfortable and good value for money.

TREVOR JOSEPH REBELLO, August 2010: I stayed between 18th - 23rd Aug 2010. The rooms get too hot in summer, there appears to be no other source of ventilation. A fan may help----think about it. I would definitely come again & have already recommended you to all my friends.

Pedro Pacheco, August 2010: The relation price/quality was very good, as well as the localization.

Margaret M Tur, August 2010: Would have appreciated a clean shower curtain and possibly a lamp for bedtime reading. However, room was clean and overall excellent value for money.

howell green, August 2010: We were extremely happy with our stay here - we enjoyed the view of the canal from the room, the reception staff were unfailing pleasant and helpful, the room was clean, the location was surprisingly quiet and the communications were excellent. One small point - the brochure mentioned the location of the nearest bank (in Whitechapel); it would have been helpful to have known where the nearest cash machines were, apart from the shop which was not always open. Thank you.

Mark Macdonald, August 2010: I was very impressed by Queen Mary's accomodation and campus - I will be recomending it to my students in UCAS this year! We had a great time. The room was very clean and the new block was to a very high standard. We thought the tube light had gone until we realised the lights had been too clever for us...... A reading light would actually have been more useful than the fridge - just an idea. Very impressive modern architiecture which deserves all the acclaim. I hope the builders are making good progress to stop the cladding falling off...... Thanks I was very impressed.....

RICHARD PARR, July 2010: No real complaints. Room was basic but clean. Would stay again if attending an event in that area.

Patrick Wake, July 2010: The accomodation was brilliantly located in East London. Very good links to the city centre. The rooms were nice and airy, sadly the only downfall was the scaffolding on the exterior for refurbishment. The Overall experience was great, really good value, which included breakfast, which was a good bonus.

shirley wheeler, July 2010: Excellent service and very good location close to centre of London. Breakfast was very good. Slightly too noisy but difficult given its summer and many parties of summer school students. Very hot but exceptional weather - could consider some portable fans for rooms when conditions are that hot maybe. Overall value for money.

David Parkin, June 2010: Very welcoming and helpful staff in both the residence and the refectory/cafe for breakfast. Useful welcome leaflet with local and campus info. A good safe environment.