Monopoly is a non-smoking guesthouse on Wentworth Street, a few minutes from Liverpool Street station and the Tower of London. It has a terrace and free wifi. It can work if you want a simple base in the east of central London, with the City close by.
Location and getting around
The guesthouse is at 39 Wentworth Street, postcode E1 7TD. From the door you can reach Liverpool Street station in about 10 minutes on foot. The Tower of London is around a 15-minute walk and St Paul’s about 25.
According to the guesthouse, Brick Lane is about 9 minutes away on foot. If your plans include Covent Garden or the London Eye, both around 3.4 km away, take the Tube or a taxi.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are functional, with a desk, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. The building is smoke-free and there is a terrace for guests.
It is not stated that there is a kitchen, a restaurant or 24-hour reception, and it does not say whether the bathroom is private or shared.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you arrive at Liverpool Street by train and do not want to drag your luggage far.
- Handy if you are visiting the Tower of London and Tower Bridge.
- Practical for couples who want somewhere simple to sleep.
- Ideal if you like to go out for dinner in the East End.
Good to know
Breakfast is not served, so plan to find it nearby: Spitalfields and Brick Lane are close. Check-in is from 13:00 to 22:00 and check-out from 6:00 to 10:00. More places to stay in the city are in the London section.