Name: The Culpeper
Address: 40 Commercial St, London, GB

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2026

Jacqueline

Room was gorgeous really appreciated the decor. Shame no air conditioning on a v hot day but the fan provided did its best. Breakfast at the sister hotel down the toad was very nice. The only thing to criticise was the lightly stained duvet (on the top not in the bed).

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Jan 2026

Emily

There’s a fine line between a “stripped back” aesthetic being a design choice and just being unfinished and scruffy. Unfortunately, this was a little too on the scruffy side. Also, extremely hot during the night with no ability to open a window. The walls are also very thin so you can hear everything going on next door as well as the pub until 12:30am (which is quite cosy if you don’t mind that kind of thing). However, staff were lovely and the breakfast in the sister hotel was amazing. Good value for money overall.

8/10

Excellent

03 Jan 2026

Charlotte

Great location to the tube. Easy access into central London. Check in was easy, you can leave bags if you are early.
The bar closes early, so no noise disturbances! & breakfast at their sister hotel is lovely with very friendly staff.
Only gripe would be the bathroom was small, with the toilet seat always wanting to close, and the TV did not have access to Netflix / other apps only normal TV (and oddly Amazon).

6/10

Pleasant

04 Dec 2025

Beks

Location is good and the staff are friendly enough. Room didnt feel particularly clean which was a shame.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2025

Fiona

Recommend

Breakfast incredible.
Drink on arrival a lovely touch.
Room delightful.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2025

Michael

The place was wicked , really friendly n safe, staff were helpful n happy .. loved the space .. great discount on drinks as a guest ..

Just was the old breakfast menu in the tools which you had at the sister hotel down the road .. was looking forwards to the full English but only continental available .. which to be fair was real nice .. just thought was worth a mention. .. would stay again for sure!

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2025

Stephen

Simple but comfortable, a I’ve a great pub and nice restaurant… building has a roof top garden bar in the summer as well.

Close to Spitalfields market and Aldgate East station. Great location and fun neighborhood.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Oct 2024

Adam

The pub/hotel was easy to find. The food looked great, although I didn't eat. The rooms were up two flights of stairs, wasn't too challenging. The room was nice enough, very clean and full of character.

The biggest drawback was due to the very central location in London was the traffic noise. At times it was deafening, I struggled to sleep due to it. Unfortunately a massive drawback but otherwise a lovely pleasant stay. They really need to invest in soundproofing

Business

2/10

Poor

05 Aug 2024

Verified traveler

Whilst this property looks appealling in the Times photos, the current reality is very different. I arrived at the property and was shown to a room where I was immediately hit by a musty, humid smell. Despite trying to air the room the stale air permeated. The pictures on the website also did not reflect the rough finish with small hole in the corners of the room. The bedding did not look clean when I arrived and I certainly did not feel inclined to sit on the bed or the dinghy and discoloured chair covering. The pictures on the website, which were clearly taken when the rooms were freshly decorated, do not represent the current tired look of the room I was shown. The response from the property owners is that I should expect some wear and tear and the property is described as rustic. There is rustic and there is downright shabby, neglected and in need of a complete refresh.

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jul 2024

Elizabeth

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Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2024

John

Unique querky little hotel. Clean well managed. Breakfast just down the road in sister hotel was clean freshly cooked

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2024

Karina

Excellent pub hotel

I'm really happy I found the Culpeper, much nicer place to stay for the same price (or lower) than a cheap chain hotel. Well located for central London, just a few minutes walk from East Aldgate tube. It's really just a few rooms above the pub, but the rooms are comfy, with much more character than the many overpriced places I've stayed in London. Comfy bed, nice shower, WiFi is good. All I need for a 1 night stay on business. Breakfast is served in a sister pub about 5 minutes walk away. Nice food and really friendly service. I'll certainly recommend.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

23 Dec 2023

Timothy

Wonderful stay

We stayed here for one night but wish it could have been longer there’s a great bar downstairs and an excellent restaurant on the first floor the bedrooms are really great and the whole building is shabby chic everyone that worked there was very friendly and the wonderful breakfast is a minutes walk to a sister building

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Sep 2023

Verified traveler

Check in was fine, called and messaged to ensure room was clean, because it was a bday celebration, lots of stray hair on bed and throw(on bed) otherwise clean. Good breakfast and terrace bar. Check out was horrible, seems like there is no one person in charge, two girls who had 0 hospitality experience were rude, declined requests to honour a checkout at 12 pm, fine but then act completely pathetic after I hand over the keys, keeps staring at me while I sit in the pub downstairs and check emails, do not thank me for my stay, has a rude and condescending demeanour as if I was paid to stay at their hotel! the entire time. Really off putting the two women were - they need a degree in hospitality and relevant experience.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2023

Matthew

Great atmosphere, quirky

Business

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2023

John

Great place to stay near Liverpool Street.

Easy check-in. Staff keen to help. Free drink from the bar on arrival. Comfy bed.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2021

Sean

Good stuff

Lovely spot, was convenient for my needs and had decent breakfast - also, a free beer, get in!

Business

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2021

Danielle

Rustic charm and great service from the staff. We received a warm welcome (and an unexpected welcome drink). Location was fantastic, breakfast was great and we would stay again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2021

Paul

Fantastic stay

Absolutely excellent stay. Great hotel with interesting rooms. A special thanks to Callum and Peter for looking after us so well. Nothing was too much trouble. Our only regret was our busy agenda, we would have loved to spend more time in the bar and restaurant. Great roof top bar too. Thanks for everything guys, we'll definitely be back.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

It was a tad too hot in the room, but with the windows open during the day it was all fine. Aside from that, The Culpeper was perfect.

Leisure Partner