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1018 Dockside Road, London, United Kingdom

Holiday Inn Express London - ExCeL - Business hotel near London City Airport

Located in East London, 200 meters from Royal Albert DLR station. Features 204 rooms, 3 meeting spaces, and a restaurant with 24-hour dining. Complimentary buffet breakfast served daily. On-site parking available for £16/day. The property is 1 km from ExCeL London, 2 km from Emirates Air Line, and 2.5 km from Canning Town. Direct transport links to Canary Wharf and London City Airport. Restaurant offers alfresco dining on terrace. Meeting facilities include Royal Albert Suite with airport views, accommodating up to 20 delegates.

Additional perks of the hotel

Free WiFi throughout the property

24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping

Triple-glazed windows in all rooms

Scanner and business services available

IHG Green Engage environmental system

Wheelchair accessible throughout

Service animals allowed

Staff speaks 12 languages including English, Hindi, Russian

Visual and audible alarms in rooms and hallways

Braille signage in lifts and public areas

Room Options

Standard rooms include: Double rooms with queen bed, Twin rooms with two single beds, Family rooms with double bed and sofa bed (max 3 adults or 2 adults + 2 children under 12), and Accessible rooms with wheelchair access. Each room features Hypnos beds with satin-striped linen, air conditioning, and soundproofing. All rooms are non-smoking.

Other conveniences

Work desk with lamp and electrical outlets

Tea/coffee maker and electric kettle

Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Private bathroom with hairdryer and oversized towels

Individual heating and AC controls

Black-out shades

Pillow menu

Iron and ironing board

120V and 220V power outlets

“The hotel’s proximity to the DLR made exploring London a breeze!”view full review

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“A wonderful stay, creating lovely memories for me!” view full review

Top location:Highly rated by recent guests(8.8)

Check-in/Check-out

from 14:00-23:59

until 11 am

Amenities

Private parking is possible on site at GBP 20 per day.

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

The hotel Holiday Inn Express London - Excel By Ihg provides visitors with a free full breakfast.

Pets are not allowed.

English, German, Spanish, Italian, Romanian, Polish, Greek, Russian, Turkish, Hindi, Lithuanian, Latvian, Tagalog / Filipino, Ukrainian

Number of floors:4

Number of rooms:204

Former name

holiday inn express london - excel, an ihg hotel

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The hotel offers a range of accommodations including doubles, family rooms, and suites—plus breakfast, free cancellation, and special rates.

Standard Double Room Hot

Max:

2 persons

22 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower

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2 persons

22 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

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Standard Twin Room Hot

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2 persons

22 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

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Available Transport Modes List

City Centre

London 11.8 km

Airports

London City (LCY) 2.2 km

London Heathrow (LHR) 41.3 km

Train

Woolwich Arsenal 2.7 km

Underground

Canning Town 2.6 km

Bus

Bus stop 1.9 km

Facilities

This hotel provides premium amenities for a memorable and relaxed stay

Excellent Breakfast Options

“The breakfast was fantastic, with a wonderful spread comprising various options. I appreciated how staff kept everything well-stocked and hot, ensuring nothing ran out. There was something for everyone at the buffet, which made mornings a real treat.” view full review

Comfortable and Spacious

“My stay in the Standard Double Room was good. The bed was exceptionally comfortable, and I loved having two different types of pillows to choose from-soft and firm. The layout of the room was well thought out, making it a relaxing space to unwind.” view full review

Immaculate and Spacious Shower

“The bathroom in my room was immaculate, with a spacious shower that offered a refreshing experience. The attention to cleanliness was evident, and I truly appreciated the fluffy towels that added a touch of luxury to my stay.” view full review

Convenient Parking Facilities

“Parking was hassle-free with plenty of available spaces. I found the arrangements straightforward, allowing me to focus on my trip without worrying about where to leave my car. The ease of access made my stay even more enjoyable.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
ATM/Cash machine
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Hotel Location

1018 Dockside Road, London, United Kingdom

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1018 Dockside Road, London, United Kingdom

City landmarks

Royal Arsenal

2.7 km

Library

Charlton House

3.1 km

Convention Centre

ExCeL London

1.2 km

London SE10 8QY

Greenwich Park

4.6 km

Event hall

The O2

2.9 km

War memorial at former St Mark's Church

640 m

The Connaught Tavern

740 m

Dock Manager's Office

750 m

Central Buffet At Custom House

800 m

Silo D

1.1 km

Chapel Of St George And St Helena At Former Dockland Settlement No. 1

2.2 km

Silvertown War Memorial

1.5 km

Peninsula Square

Up at The O2

2.9 km

27 Western Gateway

Emirates Air Line

2.2 km

Royal Victoria Dock

The Dockers Sculpture

1.3 km

Northern Entrance to Woolwich Foot Tunnel

1.6 km

ExCeL Exhibition Centre

1.4 km

Museum

Cutty Sark

4.7 km

St Mary Magdalene's Church

1.9 km

Church

St Mary Magdalene

2.0 km

St Andrew's Church

2.1 km

St Luke's Community Centre

2.1 km

St Andrew's Vicarage

2.1 km

Church

Memorial Community Church

2.2 km

Theatre

Brick Lane Music Hall

4.4 km

Thames Path

4.6 km

Park

Thames Barrier Park

3.8 km

London 2012 Polo

1.6 km

Silvertown

4.1 km

King George V DLR

4.6 km

Nearby

Royal Albert DLR

370 m

London 2012 Polo

130 m

Restaurants

The Girl Of Sandwich

4.6 km

11 Albert Road

Garden Community Cafe

1.3 km

7 Cundy Road

Guest Reviews and Hotel Ratings

Honest Guest Feedback Based on Real Stays

90%

Guests loved the hotel and would gladly return

9.0/10

Perfect

Rooms

8.2

Location

8.8

Service

9.2

Dining

8.8

Irene

United Kingdom, September 2024

10.0/10

Excellent location near the airport and Excel. The staff were truly amazing, making our stay nice. Breakfast was great!

Rooms

9.0

Room was spacious, clean and had a great shower.

Service

10.0

Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, Paula and Ozi were excellent!

Location

9.0

Ideal for airport access and Excel, but far from central London.

Dining

9.0

Breakfast buffet was good, with plenty of choices.

Facilities

8.0

Parking was available, but may be expensive.

James

United Kingdom, August 2024

9.0/10

The staff were absolutely terrific! Made our stay so pleasant. Rooms were clean and the location is really convenient for the Excel Centre.

Rooms

8.0

Rooms were clean and fresh. One room was a bit noisy due to air conditioning units.

Service

10.0

Reception and restaurant staff were incredibly helpful and cute.

Location

8.0

Convenient location for Excel and DLR, although a bit isolated otherwise.

Dining

5.0

Didn't eat dinner there but the restaurant staff were great!

Facilities

9.0

Parking was plentiful.

Rebecca

United Kingdom, June 2024

8.0/10

Perfect for a quick overnight stay near LCY! Breakfast was good, even if the sausages weren't my fave. Room was standard HIE but comfy.

Rooms

8.0

Room was as expected for a Holiday Inn Express; comfy bed, quiet aircon.

Service

7.0

Check-in was easy and staff were fine generally.

Location

10.0

Super close to LCY and the DLR - ideal for airport access!

Dining

7.0

Breakfast was good, but the sausages were a bit cheap.

Facilities

7.0

Only UK power sockets, which was a small annoyance.

Avery

United Kingdom, May 2024

9.0/10

The staff were amazing, so friendly and helpful! Breakfast was delicious, especially the croissants. Location was convenient for the DLR, but a bit far from the city center.

Rooms

8.0

My room was comfortable and clean.

Service

10.0

The staff went above and beyond, especially IBO who helped me when I was upset and hungry.

Location

7.0

Close to Royal Albert DLR station, good connectivity, but a bit away from downtown.

Dining

10.0

Breakfast was excellent, with great croissant options.