Name: Funky Monk Hotel, Epping
Address: 236 High Street, Epping, Essex, CM16 4AP
Price range: US$261+
Rating: 7.4

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About the Hotel

236 High Street, Epping, CM16 4AP

Near Epping Forest

Very good

7.4

8.1

/10

3.3

Loved by Funky Monk Hotel guests

Comfortable bed

Attentive staff

Excellent food

Wonderful atmosphere

Beautifully decorated rooms

"Copper bath was a lovely touch to the room too."

Megan from United Kingdom

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"The food (breakfast and dinner options) is exceptional."

Mark

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"They gave us a very warm welcome with free glasses of Prosecco."

Soo Soo B from United Kingdom

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3-star unique stay in Epping with onsite dining

Rooms

Funky Monk Hotel offers 43 individually decorated rooms. Each room includes an ensuite bathroom equipped with modern fittings. Guests can choose from various configurations including twin, double, and family rooms.

Dining

Onsite, the Funky Monk Bar and Restaurant serves an extensive menu with options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Bar offers a selection of local wines and craft beers, providing guests with the chance to experience regional flavors. Daily specials are available, ensuring a varied dining experience for all visitors.

Entertainment

The hotel features a vibrant bar area with regular live entertainment. Guests can unwind with live music performances throughout the week. Unique events and themed nights are hosted, offering a fun atmosphere for both locals and visitors.

Location

Funky Monk Hotel is situated in Epping, providing easy access to local attractions and transport links. This location is just a short drive from scenic parks and walking trails. Public transport is easily accessible, with nearby train stations making travel simple.

Business Facilities

For business travelers, the hotel includes meeting rooms equipped with essential audio-visual technology. High-quality conference setups are available to accommodate various event sizes. The dedicated staff can assist with arrangements to ensure a productive environment.

Highlights

Rooms: 43 individually decorated rooms

Dining: Funky Monk Bar and Restaurant

Entertainment: live music performances

Location: easy access to local attractions

“Funky Monk Hotel in Epping delivers an experience, not just a stay, with its bold decor and on-site dining, plus live music creating a buzzing atmosphere. The staff's attention to detail, like welcome drinks, sets a high bar, proving it to be a place where personality shines. It certainly seems the ideal choice for those who appreciate a bit of flair with their lodging.”

Anna BlackEditor-in-Chief at Tohotel

Location: Great

8.6/10Review score

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Highlights from guests

Room FeaturesLuxurious Comfort

The room's styling and space impressed. The bed offered the best sleep I've had in ages. Attention to detail was excellent.

Emily Carter from United Kingdom

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DiningExquisite Food

Lunch and dinner were delicious, with a varied menu. Sunday roast was particularly noteworthy; Yorkshire puddings were amazing.

John Smith from Australia

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Guest ParkingConvenient Parking

Although limited, parking is available if booked. Made arrival and departure seamless; a great option!

Aisha Khan from Canada

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BedroomSuperb Nights

Beds are gloriously comfortable, resulting in perfect night's sleep. The bed and pillows were amazing quality.

Jean Dubois from France

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Select your room type

Funky Monk Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe Double Room
2 persons
22 sq. feet
1 Double bed
Air conditioning
Heating
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Deluxe Double Room Bath
2 persons
25 sq. feet
1 Double bed
Air conditioning
Bathtub
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Double Room
2 persons
18 sq. feet
1 Double bed
Air conditioning
Heating
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Facilities

Funky Monk Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Facilities: Very good

7.9/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Parking
Safe deposit box
Express check-in/ -out
Concierge desk
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Live entertainment
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Patio
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Funky Monk Hotel Location

236 High Street, Epping, CM16 4AP

Explore Epping

Local Highlights

Church of St John the Baptist

4 minutes' walk

Historic church with beautiful architecture and serene grounds, perfect for a peaceful moment or reflection.

Epping War Memorial

11 minutes' walk

A tribute to local heroes, this memorial offers a contemplative space and is surrounded by well-kept gardens.

North Weald Airfield Museum

10-minute drive

Museum dedicated to aviation history featuring aircraft displays, perfect for enthusiasts and families with kids.

Epping Golf Club

20 minutes' walk

A scenic golf course set in lush landscapes, offering a challenge for golfers of all skill levels.

Hiking at Theydon Bois

25 minutes' walk

Explore picturesque trails in the nearby woods, ideal for families and nature lovers seeking outdoor adventure.

Golf at Epping Golf Club

20 minutes' walk

Challenging 18-hole course surrounded by nature, suitable for novice to experienced golfers; equipment rental available.

Prezzo - Epping

1 minute' walk

Italian cuisine in a chic setting, famous for its pizzas and pastas. Reservations recommended on weekends.

Pivaz Epping

1 minute' walk

A lively spot serving delicious Turkish dishes. Vegetarian and gluten-free options available.

Hemnall Social Club

7 minutes' walk

Local venue for live music and social events, great for casual evenings out with friends or family.

Churchills Gallery

5 minutes' walk

Art gallery featuring local artist showcases. A perfect place for arts enthusiasts and family-friendly visits.

Getting around

City Centre
Epping 5 min · 1400 ft
Airports
London Stansted (STN) 41 min · 16.6 mi
London City (LCY) 49 min · 20.1 mi
Underground
Epping 10 min · 2700 ft
Theydon Bois 5 min · 2.1 mi
Bus
Bus stop 2 min · 400 ft

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 16:00-22:00

Check-out

from 11:00-12:00

Internet

Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.

Breakfast

The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of GBP 10.0 per person.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Funky Monk Hotel from previous guests about their experience.

Review summary

Based on recent reviews

Funky Monk Hotel impresses many guests with its funky and modern interiors and comfortable beds, offering a stylish experience near Epping tube station. The bar and restaurant area, including an outdoor space, is often highlighted, and some guests were welcomed with complimentary Prosecco. While the hotel's location is convenient for Stansted Airport, a few guests have noted noise from the DJ on Saturday nights affecting their sleep. The recently renovated 1703 building preserves its character, creating a unique atmosphere for visitors.

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Review score

Based on 410 verified reviews

7.4 /10

Very good

70 %

Recommend

Staff

8.7/10

Location

8.6/10

Paid Wi-Fi

6.0/10

Value for money

7.4/10

Pros

Friendly staff

Tasty breakfast

Ideal location

Quirky decor

Cons

Uncleaned chandelier

Overpriced room

Aaron from United Kingdom

Couple

Deluxe Double Room

2 nights in November 2025

Reviewed: February 12, 2026

6/10

extreme noise unresponsive staff

the room was clean and the bed was comfy.

the noise situation was unacceptable. music vibrated the floor until nearly 1.30am, sleep was impossible and staff ignored my complaints. i tried to contact them multiple times but received no response whatsoever.

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Scarlett from United Kingdom

Single

Deluxe Double Room Bath

3 nights in November 2025

Reviewed: January 31, 2026

9.5/10

superb stay

attentive staff great decor comfortable bed

the staff was lovely and attentive . my beautiful double room bath was nicely decorated. the restaurant and bar area are friendly (a real asset to this hotel). the bed was comfortable, with quality linen.

the chandelier in the room had some dust.

Facilities

9/10

the hotel provided a well-kept gym with three treadmills alongside two stationary bikes, ensuring guests had ample options for their workout routines. also, i observed the pool area was spacious with twenty loungers available.

Dining

10/10

breakfast was excellent (i loved the fresh pastries). i noticed the dining area offered both indoor and outdoor seating, allowing guests to enjoy meals in different settings. the bar offers a wide selection of cocktails.

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Gavin from United Kingdom

Deluxe Double Room

3 nights in November 2025

Reviewed: January 28, 2026

6/10

missing instructions loud music

The coffee machine lacked clear instructions, frustrating. It was not intuitive. furthermore, the noise level was considerable. the loud music persisted past the stated time, going on until nearly 1:00 am and caused vibrations throughout the room! phoning the night porter yielded no response. this made sleep difficult.

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Charlotte from United Kingdom

Business traveller

Deluxe Suite

3 nights in November 2025

Reviewed: January 18, 2026

9.0/10

wow, just wow!

amazing decor kind staff super clean room convenient location

the decor blew me away, super amazing! the staff is really kind too, they helped me find my way around. plus, the room was super clean, so clean! the location is also super convenient, close to everything i needed.

the parking fee felt a tad high, i think!

Location

9/10

the hotel is near the tube station, it provides easy access to central areas. some shops and local restaurants exist within a short walking distance. overall, transport is convenient for sightseeing.

Facilities

8/10

a bar is on site, with a range of drinks and snacks. the hotel includes a restaurant, it serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. free wifi is available throughout the premises, it ensures connectivity.

Service

10/10

staff are available 24/7 at reception, they address guest inquiries. room service is provided during specified hours. housekeeping ensures rooms are cleaned daily, so the place is nice.

Dining

9/10

the restaurant offers a diverse menu with local and international options. breakfast includes a buffet option with hot and cold items. the bar serves cocktails, wines, and beers until late.

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mason from united states

Couple

deluxe double room

3 nights in November 2025

Reviewed: January 17, 2026

9.3/10

Really good hospitality and charming atmosphere

bubbly glass room upgrade rear parking

i received a complimentary glass of bubbly upon arrival, a lovely touch. the staff showed me to my upgraded room. the car parking at the rear of the hotel was really convenient (it made things easier).

the hotel did not provide instructions on how to use the coffee machine in my room. it would have been helpful to have those available.

Dining

9/10

the breakfast was delicious. i particularly enjoyed the range of options available. the restaurant area included an outdoor space.

Facilities

8/10

the hotel has a bar that looked lovely. it also had a restaurant area (i found the decor quite special). i did not personally use these.

Rooms

10/10

the decor in the room was really nice. having a smart tv was a definite plus. the bed provided a lot of comfort, including many pillows.

Service

10/10

the staff were kind. they went out of their way to. the hospitality provided was excellent, i really felt welcomed.

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Alexander from Germany

Family with children

Deluxe Suite

3 nights in November 2025

Reviewed: November 29, 2025

9/10

smart tv comfy bed

The suite had opulent decor, I found. The smart TV was great, especially for evening relaxation. I slept in a very comfy bed. It also had many pillows and cushions.

The music from the bar downstairs was audible, it went on until late.

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