Are cots available for children during my stay?
10 November 2024
Yes, a travel cot can be provided for guests. However, please note that room sizes may feel a bit cramped with an extra cot in place. For further inquiries, feel free to ask.
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THE CULPEPER BEDROOMS, London
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About the Hotel
40 Commercial Street,
London,
United Kingdom,
E1 6LP,
Greater London
- Close to the Tower of London
Great
8.0
8.8
5.0
Loved by The Culpeper Bedrooms guests
"The food was delicious!"
"Location and the drinks at the bar"
"Friendly staff, above bar and restaurant, good speaker, cosy decoration, lovely vibe, welcome drink, good breakfast"
"Breakfast at the Buxton was great."
"The rooms are very modern and comfortable with lots of thoughtful touches."
Rooms Amenities
All guestrooms at The Culpeper include amenities such as free WiFi, espresso makers, and free bottled water. Rooms are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and a shower. Small blue-tiled bathrooms have powerful rain showers and Bramley products in large bottles. The Krups coffee machine, fresh milk in a flask, and large glass bottles of filtered water are provided. All rooms feature rough-hewn walls, preserved fireplaces and perhaps an acapulco chair draped with a colorful woven throw. A stack of books concerning East London is artfully styled on the bedside tables. Requests for king or queen size beds are subject to availability.
Dining Options
The Culpeper first floor is an English bistro focusing on well sourced ingredients cooked with classical techniques. A small buffet offers pastries, poached pears and thick yogurt, homemade butter and jams for slathering on hunks of sourdough. There is also a cooked option such as thick-cut slices of smoked salmon and scrambled eggs or poached eggs with a harissa-spiked spicy tomato stew. The restaurant is open 12-3pm & 6-10pm on Saturday. The restaurant is open every day except Sunday. The first floor restaurant is open 6-10pm every day except Sunday. Pub lunch is served 12-3pm. The kitchen will close at 6pm on Sundays. Bar snacks are available. The rooftop grill offers seasonal dips and grilled vegetables, spiral chipolata with mustard & onions, Rhug Estate chicken leg with garlic aioli & grilled leeks with a pumpkin seed pesto. There is a low-intervention wine list to choose from, as well as seasonal cocktails with rooftop garnishes and local beers.
Rooftop & Garden
Guests sit amongst growing herbs and veg for the kitchen and cocktails. The rooftop features a space to learn about, be inspired by, grow, and cook with locally-grown fruits and vegetables. Herbs are supplemented with courgettes, beans, tomatoes, chilies, aubergines, and some root veg in the summer. The garden is 1,400 sq ft and growing space around 500 sq ft. The rooftop is planted with a perennial woodland focus, with birch and hazel trees, amalancier and crab apple. There are berries and grasses and calendula, mints, wild strawberries and woodruff. Guests enjoy a view of London's city skyline. The rooftop menu is served communal style in the middle of the table. The rooftop is open Mon - Fri 12 - 2:30, 6 - 8.30, Sat 12 - 3:30, 6 - 8.30 for food and 12 - 10:30pm for drinks.
Location & Access
The Culpeper Bedrooms is located in Whitechapel with many traditional pubs and curry houses. It sits on Commercial Street, one of Shoreditch's main arteries, a mix of glassy new-builds, creative agencies and some surviving old corner shops and takeaways. It is also less than 1 km away from Liverpool Street Underground Station. Landmarks nearby include Brick Lane (0.5 km), Borough Market (2 km), Museum of London (2 km), St Paul's Cathedral (2 km) and Monument to the Great Fire of London (1.5 km).
Hotel Services
The Culpeper Bedrooms offers free WiFi. The ground floor pub is dog friendly, and the rooftop can accommodate the occasional small, well behaved dog, but dogs are not allowed in the first floor restaurant. There is a restaurant, a garden, a terrace and bar in London. An intimate private dining space in the rooftop greenhouse is available for up to 10 people, with a private terrace. Staff are efficient but easygoing explaining the natural wines in an accessible manner.
“Staying above a lively pub adds character, yet rooms remain peaceful; plus, its proximity to East Aldgate station simplifies getting around a neighborhood brimming with restaurants. Though breakfast requires a short walk to a sister hotel, the urban style and rooftop views are definite highlights. A comfortable, convenient base for exploring London.”
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Facilities
Airport hotels designed with facilities that ensure convenience and comfort
General
- No smoking on site
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
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Dining Onsite
The Culpeper Bedrooms presents a delightful dining experience at The Culpeper Kitchen, where traditional British and French culinary influences come together in a cozy setting. Nestled amongst a thriving garden, this venue offers a warm atmosphere perfect for family gatherings or romantic evenings out.
The Culpeper Bedrooms Location
40 Commercial Street,
London,
United Kingdom,
E1 6LP,
Greater London
Map view
40 Commercial Street,
London,
United Kingdom,
E1 6LP,
Greater London
City landmarks
Castle
Tower of London
1.1
km
Harbour
Tower Bridge
1.9
km
Market
Borough Market
2.1
km
Gallery
Tate Modern
2.1
km
Park
Sky Garden
1.2
km
Monument
Monument to the Great Fire of London
1.5
km
Landmark
Coca-Cola London Eye
3.6
km
Church
St Paul's Cathedral
2.2
km
Mosque
Brick Lane
780 m
Bridge
London Bridge
1.8
km
Museum
The British Museum
3.7
km
Market
Old Spitalfields Market
630 m
Museum
Museum of London
1.8
km
Church
All Hallows By The Tower
1.2
km
Museum
HMS Belfast
2.2
km
Museum
Bank of England Museum
1.3
km
Landmark
The Shard
2.2
km
Museum
Dennis Severs' House
800 m
Gallery
Guildhall Art Gallery
1.6
km
Landmark
St Katharine Docks
1.6
km
Landmark
Old Billingsgate Market
1.4
km
Garden
Buckingham Palace
5.1
km
Tower
Heron Tower
780 m
Landmark
The View from The Shard
2.1
km
Gallery
Barbican Centre
1.6
km
Landmark
Trinity Hill Memorial
880 m
Church
Bevis Marks Synagogue
650 m
Theatre
Shakespeare's Globe
2.5
km
Nearby
Gallery
Whitechapel Gallery
580 m
Market
Petticoat Lane Market
390 m
Restaurants
Pizza Union Spitalfields
450 m
25 Sandys Row
Poppies Fish & Chips
650 m
6-8 Hanbury Street Old Spitalfields Market
Arts Bar and Cafe Toynbee Studios
710 m
28 Commercial Street
The Arch Thai Pot
240 m
11 Commercial Street
Olivers Juice Bar
800 m
41A Commercial Street
StickyWings
810 m
40 Brick Lane
Exmouth coffee company
530 m
83 Whitechapel High Street
Happy Days
210 m
44-46 Goulston Street
Pizza Union Aldgate
790 m
29 Leman St
The Famous Moonlight
730 m
8 Brick Lane
Cafe from Crisis
1.0
km
64 Commercial Street
Phoenix Blend
240 m
29 Bell Lane
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:00
Check-out
from 05:00-11:00
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Breakfast
At the hotel The Culpeper Bedrooms guests are invited to a full breakfast served for free.
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.
There are no cots provided in a room.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese, Lithuanian
Property is also known as
the culpeper london
culpeper commercial street
culpeper spitalfields
the culpeper spitalfield
the culpeper
Reviews and Ratings
Feedback about The Culpeper Bedrooms from previous guests about their experience.
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Pros
Good breakfast
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Great amenities
Cons
Musty smell
Tiny bathroom
Constant noise
Tired look
Guest reviewsbased on 65 reviews
Stella from Italy
Couple
Double Room
3 nights in November 2025
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Reviewed:February 05, 2026
8.7/10
Charming Stay Above a Lively Spot
helpful staffwelcome drinkrooftop garden
The staff demonstrated genuine kindness. I found the welcome drink a thoughtful touch. The rooftop garden provided fine views of the city. The location proved convenient near Spitalfields Market and Aldgate East station, allowing easy exploration of the area.
The bathroom layout felt somewhat awkward due to limited space. The toilet seat did not stay up on its own.
Rooms
9/10
The room was clean and it featured modern decor. It had a comfortable bed with soft linens. Hot beverages were available in the room.
Dining
8/10
The breakfast was at a spot a few minutes walk away. I had good quality food there. I enjoyed various egg options on the menu.
Location
9/10
Brick Lane was nearby. The location offered easy access to explore. I appreciated the proximity to the tube station. The neighborhood felt fun and vibrant.
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Stella from Italy
Couple
Double Room
3 nights in November 2025
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Reviewed:January 30, 2026
6/10
unavailable refrigeratorinoperative ice machine
My stay did have a couple shortcomings. I found the lack of a refrigerator in the room INEXCUSABLE. the ice machine was out of service during my entire stay, quite inconvenient.
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Eva from Germany
Couple
Double Room
3 nights in November 2025
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Reviewed:January 09, 2026
6/10
adequate stay with some drawbacks
street noisecramped bathroom
The room lacked sufficient soundproofing. noise from the street was noticeable late into the night. It made it difficult to rest. also, i found the bathroom layout to be quite cramped, with limited space to move around comfortably. it was inconvenient, especially trying to manage toiletries in such a small area.
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Oliver from United Kingdom
Couple
Double Room
2 nights in October 2025
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Reviewed:November 10, 2025
8/10
Solid stay near Aldgate East
quiet roomcoffee suppliestasty breakfastsister hotel
I stayed above the pub. It was surprisingly quiet. The room was on the 3rd floor. I liked the coffee and tea supplies. Breakfast was tasty. It was made to order at a sister hotel a few blocks away.
The bathroom was very small. The toilet seat didn't stay up.
Location
9/10
The hotel is close to the East Aldgate tube station. This station made it easy to access different parts of the city. I found many options for food and drinks in the surrounding area.
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Questions of the users
About The Culpeper Bedrooms
Can I bring my dog with me to the dining areas?
22 December 2024
Dogs are welcome in the ground floor pub and the rooftop area, provided they are small and well-behaved. However, pets are not permitted in the first floor restaurant.
What time does lunch service start and end at the pub?
5 January 2025
Lunch at the pub is served daily from 12:00 to 15:00, making it perfect for a midday bite.
When is the rooftop bar open for drinks?
15 March 2025
The rooftop drinks service operates from 12:00 to 22:30 each day, offering a beautiful view along with your refreshments.
Is it necessary to book a table for the restaurant?
28 February 2025
While reservations are not always mandatory, it is recommended to book a table to ensure availability, especially during peak dining hours.
What can I expect from the rooftop dining experience?
10 January 2025
Dining on the rooftop features communal style meals served in the center of the table, creating a shared and interactive dining experience, along with a stunning skyline view.
Are there options for private dining?
7 April 2025
Yes, there is an intimate private dining space available on the rooftop, accommodating up to 10 guests, complete with a private terrace.
What type of cuisine is offered in the first floor restaurant?
3 May 2025
The first floor features a French bistro menu that focuses on high-quality ingredients crafted using classical cooking techniques.
How can I get involved with rooftop gardening?
20 June 2025
Guests interested in rooftop gardening can join on designated work days to learn about organic growing practices alongside the staff.
Is the food sourced sustainably?
15 August 2025
Food served emphasizes sustainability by partnering with growers and suppliers who prioritize soil health and environmentally responsible practices.Next best alternative
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