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Aparthotel

The Gate London City

4.0 star property
Aparthotel with a bar, near Tower of London

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Travelers find creativity and comfort at The Gate London City, with a picturesque terrace and on-site art gallery. The hotel is near Tower Bridge and Columbia Road Flower Market, with in-room WiFi for connectivity. Guests praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Twin Aldgate Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Studio (Skyline)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio (Aldgate)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Apartment (Aldgate)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, Mobility Accessible | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Apartment, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Apartment (Skyline)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Residence)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Penthouse

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Superior Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Superior Apartment

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
41 White Church Lane, London, England, E1 7QR

What's nearby

  • Tower of London - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tower Bridge - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • St. Paul's Cathedral - 6 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • London Eye - 12 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Big Ben - 14 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Aldgate East Station - 3 min walk
  • Fenchurch Street Station - 12 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Exmouth Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The White Hart - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grounded - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Efes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Gate London City

Aparthotel with a bar, near Tower of London
A 24-hour fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free aparthotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services. Each apartment features free WiFi and a memory foam bed, plus a kitchenette with a refrigerator and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences like an electric kettle and free tea bags/instant coffee, and other amenities include Egyptian cotton sheets and a flat-screen TV. Weekly housekeeping is available.
The Gate London City offers 189 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This London aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Kitchenette

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15 to 15 for adults and GBP 9 to 9 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Art gallery
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Work spaces

  • Coworking space
  • Laptop workspace
  • Meeting rooms

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Fee: GBP 20 per accommodation per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk

Location highlights

  • In a business district
  • In an entertainment district
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a metro station
  • Near a train station

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 189 units
  • 21 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2020
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting units available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofing
  • Water dispenser

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 50 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 15 to 15 for adults, and GBP 9 to 9 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

The Gate
The Gate London City London
The Gate London City Aparthotel
The Gate London City Aparthotel London

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gate London City pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Gate London City?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Gate London City?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Gate London City?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Gate London City located?

Located in Tower Hamlets, this aparthotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tower of London, Tower Bridge, and Columbia Road Flower Market. St. Paul's Cathedral and London Eye are also within 3 mi (5 km). Aldgate East Station is only a 3-minute walk and Aldgate Station is 6 minutes.

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Reviews

The Gate London City Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 363 out of 547 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 547 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 547 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 547 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 547 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really good place for business trip
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent hotel, warm friendly staff, plenty of room and high quality accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice room And nice gym Nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Summer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Second time we’ve stayed here. Modern and clean aparthotel with Smart TV in the lounge area and in the bedroom which is always a great amenity as not a lot of hotels offer this. Helpful service from staff. Walking distance to public transport and in a location full of restaurants, shops, coffee shops, and a Boom Battle Bar. We’d stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really nice hotel in Aldgate, really helpful staff and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It's a wonderful place with great staff and easy transport access. The 7 to 11 independent supermarket nearby with very fresh produce and fresh sourdough bread etc really makes it perfect. Muhammed who greated us upon arrival was very welcoming and professional. Second time there and not last. I tend to visit a lot of art galleries and connections to these is great. Fabulous views from the room👍. Its not SW1 or Chelsea...which is great...diversity abounds in the area👍...
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Abdalla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice property with really nice staff. Gosia was very helpful. The property is also quite pet friendly. Nice place overall. The immediate area around it was not the nicest though but, you could walk other nicer areas that were close by.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

CHRIS

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
floors were stained, temperature couldn't be controlled in room easy,
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Majd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice stay indeed and the staff were very friendly
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great staff and beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine (Kate)

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great spot in Whitechapel!

Perfect spot for a longer stay. I was in town for three weeks for work and needed a kitchen and washer/dryer. The Gate was a 20 minute walk from my office but a five minute walk to the nearest Tube station which came in handy often. A great macro market across the street with fresh food, and some of the best Indian food in London in a quick waking distance.
Stayed 21 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good place to start
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mariam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great property. Located near the metro and a lot of food options
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Andri

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Stay Away

Stayed there 6 nights. I had to report the hotel to Action Fraud Police for not providing room service. This was not expected paying over 200 uk pounds a night through Hotels.com.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Staff was very nice
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Savannah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location – I’d stay again just for that alone. The room was decent but a bit limited in terms of amenities – no vanity kit or extras, though maybe that’s something you have to request (not sure). The rooftop was cosy and a nice spot to relax. One thing I didn’t love: as a Silver tier member, the hotel says you get a free bottle of sparkling wine, but instead I was given a drinks and snacks token. Ended up with just a glass of prosecco and a beer – bit underwhelming. Staff were polite, though not the most energetic
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very well designed room,fabrastic views. I arrived 4 hours early and planned to leave my suitcase but they found me an available room.that was fantastic. The kitchen in studio i opted for was perfect. Staff were lovely and place spotless so top marks to cleaners.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Everything is wonderful!

We had a wonderful stay. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great service, safe clean and premium

Fantastic service, lovely building with great designs. Only negatives are they close the lounge for private events and the lifts take forever to arrive.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

C

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed three days. Very satisfied.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Gaye

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed the size of the rooms with kitchenette, sofa, nice bathroom and bedroom. We had a great view of the street below. Breakfast was good, but no hot choices other than a boiled egg. The area wasn't the best, but the underground was nearby so everything was acessible that way.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Syeyi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean, bed was very comfortable with clean sheets, wonderful view and able to open window to air the room, fantasic shower. Loved the 24 hour lounge. Excellent service. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect for my needs whilst working in London.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

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