Overview
First Impressions
Emerald Apartments A star Proximity sits quietly on Jade Close in Newham — and honestly, the name pretty much tells you what you’re getting. It’s a apartment-style setup that’s all about being close to what matters, though you’ll quickly realize this isn’t about flashy lobbies or grand entrances. The building has that modern, no-nonsense look that screams “we’re here to give you space and comfort without the fuss.”
Location Reality Check
Here’s the thing about Newham — it’s not central London, but it’s incredibly well-connected if you know how to work the transport links. You’re actually in a pretty sweet spot for getting to Canary Wharf or the Olympic Park area, and the DLR connections mean you can zip into the city center faster than you’d expect. The neighborhood itself is residential and real — you know, where actual Londoners live rather than just tourists.
The Apartment Experience
What I really appreciated was the kitchen setup — it’s not just a token kitchenette but something you can actually cook in. The room layouts feel spacious compared to typical London hotel boxes, and there’s genuine storage space for longer stays. You get that “living here temporarily” vibe rather than “just passing through,” which works brilliantly if you’re in town for more than a few nights or traveling with family.
Practical Stuff That Matters
The four-star rating feels about right — everything works well without being fancy. WiFi is solid (I actually got work done), and the parking situation is way better than most places in London, which honestly might be worth the stay alone if you’re driving. The staff keeps things running smoothly without hovering, and maintenance issues get sorted quickly when they pop up.
Why Guests Love It
Look, this isn’t the kind of place you’ll Instagram every corner of, but it delivers on what business travelers and families actually need. The space, the location connections, and the fact that you can live normally for a bit rather than feeling like you’re camping in a hotel room — that’s the real appeal here. Plus, you’re paying London prices for something that actually gives you room to breathe.
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Guest reviews
"Superb"
Very helpful and friendly owner who was more than willing to accommodate us at last minute (after having 2 bookings cancelled by different owners). Good location, nice quiet neighbourhood. Clean and comfortable apartment with a nice layout and windows in every room made for a bright and airy atmosphere! Amenities well catered for and free designated parking is a bonus in London.
What could be improved: Nothing!
27 December 2025
"Very good host, lovely cosy apartment, good value and great location."
Very lovely and responsive host. Good communicator. It's a very good location, the DLR stop is a ten minute walk. A nice cosy apartment. Very good value for money and a parking space which is very useful as I was travelling for work. If you like a more homely feel when travelling I can highly recommend. I would and have already booked again for a future stay next year. Well equipped kitchen, lounge, bedroom and bathroom.
What could be improved: The shower could be a little more powerful, but I think this could be a water pressure issue. Towels could be updated.
8 December 2025
"Cosy, warm, clean appartment, 30 mins walk from Customs House station"
Clean, lovely and warm. Comfy sofa bed and main bed. Quiet area and pleasent walk from Customers House station, about 30 mins.
What could be improved: Nothing, all good.
23 November 2025
"Very good"
Nice flat, quiet area, practical, clean, all you need
What could be improved: No shop in walking distance after 8pm
22 November 2025
"Superb"
spacious apartment, quiet area and close to excel centre and public transport
11 August 2025
"Decent base for a trip to the Big Smoke."
Nice flat to stay in while visiting London.
The owner met us on arrival (we were early) and couldn't have been nicer. There was tea and coffee, and most importantly during a heatwave, ice in the freezer! Very quiet estate, no problems at all.
What could be improved: The flat was great, I would just suggest anyone staying there to travel using the DLR which is ten minutes walk away rather than the bus, because in three bus journeys we had three problems (one bus terminated it's journey in the middle of an estate with no bus stops, one terminated at London City Airport with no help or explanation.
This is, of course, nothing at all to do with the accommodation but just a suggestion for future visitors. The DLR connects with the rest of the tube network really easily.
14 July 2025
"Will be booking again"
So easy landlord was brill!
Helped every way they could
Enjoyed our stay
What could be improved: Shower was a little out dated could do with a new one as shower head leaked down the wall onto the floor
4 March 2025
"Great place to stay"
- It had free parking so we could leave our car and use public transport.
- It was close to the DLR station, so it was easy to get in and out of Central London.
- It was a lovely quiet area.
- Communication with the owner was great. Any questions that I had before and during my stay were answered quickly and lots of useful information was given to me.
- There is a bedroom with a double bed and there is a double sofa bed in the living room, so there was easily enough space for our family of 4.
- We went to see Abba Voyage and it was a quick 20 minute ride on the DLR to and from the Abba arena. This was absolutely perfect!
What could be improved: There are a couple of improvements that could be made and I'm sure they will be sorted by the owner.
We are a family of 4 but there were only 3 chairs in the kitchen, 3 forks and 3 spoons, so it was a bit difficult to sit and enjoy breakfast together in the mornings.
19 October 2024
"Good location , clean flat and nice host"
Sofa bed was a little uncomfortable but we only had a short stay. Flat was clean , warm on arrival and fresh towels were provided , friendly host who was easy to contact and responded quickly to messages when I enquired about parking etc. Good area and easy to get to places …..
What could be improved: Sofa bed a little uncomfortable to sleep on
21 December 2024
"It was nice and warm in the appartment and walking distance from fhe train station"
Comfortable and warm
What could be improved: It wasn’t the cleanest and the hairdryer had a European plug with no where to plug it in
7 December 2025
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