HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS LONDON - EXCEL BY IHG | Stay in London from 85$/Night

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Hotel Overview and Details

1018 Dockside Road, London, United Kingdom

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

Holiday Inn Express London - ExCeL By IHG - Modern business hotel near ExCeL Exhibition Centre

Located in East London, this modern hotel is 200 metres from Royal Albert DLR station and 1 km from ExCeL Exhibition Centre. The property features 204 rooms, a restaurant with 24-hour menu and alfresco dining options, and three meeting rooms. Complimentary buffet breakfast is included with every stay. The hotel offers direct transport links to Canary Wharf, London City Airport, and Canning Town Underground station. On-site parking is available for £16 per day. All areas of the hotel are accessible for wheelchair users. The property includes a bar and terrace serving a variety of food, and offers free WiFi throughout.

Additional perks of the hotel

Triple-glazed windows in all rooms for sound insulation

Three event rooms with capacity for up to 50 people

Natural daylight meeting rooms with LCD projectors and teleconferencing equipment

Car park with approximately 70 spaces

24-hour reception

Multilingual staff speaking 11 languages including English, Polish, Spanish, and German

Daily housekeeping service

IHG Green Engage environmental sustainability system

Room Options

The hotel offers several room types: standard double rooms with queen beds, twin rooms with two separate single beds, family rooms with a double bed and sofa bed accommodating up to 2 adults and 2 children under 12, and accessible double rooms for guests requiring wheelchair or step-free access. All rooms feature Hypnos beds with satin-striped bed linen, air conditioning, and soundproofing with triple glazing.

Other conveniences

Flat-screen TVs with cable/satellite channels

Work desk with lamp and desk-level electrical outlets

Tea and coffee making facilities

Private bathrooms with free toiletries and oversized bath towels

Hair dryer and ironing facilities

Pillow menu options

Separate/walk-in showers

120V and 220V AC power outlets including bedside outlets

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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 Room Hot

2 persons

22 m²

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Double Room Hot Accessible

2 persons

25 m²

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Standard Double Room Sofa Bed Hot

2 persons

22 m²

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Standard Double Room Hot

2 persons

22 m²

1 Double bed

Shower

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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
Free 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

Wi-Fi in rooms
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

Map view

1018 Dockside Road, London, United Kingdom

City landmarks

Landmark

Royal Arsenal

2.7 km

Library

Charlton House

3.1 km

Convention Centre

ExCeL London

1.2 km

Landmark

Greenwich Park

4.6 km

Event hall

The O2

2.9 km

Landmark

War memorial at former St Mark's Church

630 m

Landmark

Dock Manager's Office

740 m

Landmark

The Connaught Tavern

740 m

Landmark

Central Buffet At Custom House

790 m

Landmark

Silo D

1.2 km

Landmark

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

2.2 km

Landmark

Silvertown War Memorial

1.5 km

Landmark

Up at The O2

2.9 km

Landmark

Emirates Air Line

2.2 km

Landmark

The Dockers Sculpture

1.3 km

Landmark

Northern Entrance to Woolwich Foot Tunnel

1.6 km

Landmark

ExCeL Exhibition Centre

1.4 km

Museum

Cutty Sark

4.7 km

Landmark

St Mary Magdalene's Church

1.9 km

Church

St Mary Magdalene

2.0 km

Landmark

St Andrew's Church

2.1 km

Landmark

St Luke's Community Centre

2.1 km

Landmark

St Andrew's Vicarage

2.2 km

Church

Memorial Community Church

2.2 km

Theatre

Brick Lane Music Hall

4.4 km

Landmark

Thames Path

4.6 km

Park

Thames Barrier Park

3.8 km

Landmark

London 2012 Polo

1.6 km

Landmark

Silvertown

4.1 km

Landmark

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.