5,401 reviews
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$621018 Dockside Road, East London, E16 2FQ, United Kingdom
5,401 reviews
1/38
Restaurant
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Bar
Sun deck
Tour desk
Soundproof rooms
24-hour front desk
Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express London - ExCel, an IHG Hotel, where comfort meets convenience just a stone's throw from the bustling heart of London! Nestled at 1018 Dockside Road, this delightful three-star gem is your passport to exploring the vibrant city without breaking the bank, with prices starting from just $62. Whether you're here for business or leisure, you'll find all the essentials at your fingertips, from a cozy restaurant to a delightful bar where unwinding after a day of adventures is a must!
With a staggering 4,706 reviews, this hotel comes highly recommended, and it's no mystery why! Kickstart your morning with a complimentary breakfast, fueling up for a day of sightseeing or meetings. Need a workspace? Their business center has got you covered (extra charges apply), and for those who like to stay connected, enjoy free WiFi in the comfort of your soundproof room. For travelers with a flair for exploration, the tour desk is ready to help you navigate London's iconic sights!
But wait, there's more! After a day of bustling around the city's charm, retreat to enjoy the sun on the terrace, or soak in the comfort of air-conditioned, non-smoking rooms equipped with free toiletries to pamper yourself. If you're driving, enjoy hassle-free parking on-site (charges may apply). Accessible by elevator, this hotel ensures all guests can indulge in a stress-free stay, making the Holiday Inn Express London - ExCel the ideal launchpad for your London adventures!
After a long day exploring the sights and sounds of London, the Holiday Inn Express London - ExCel offers a variety of delightful options to satisfy your palate right on-site! Check into Restaurant #1, where you can savor a tantalizing menu featuring European cuisine that will leave your taste buds dancing. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty meal or a light bite, the restaurant promises to serve delicious dishes that provide just the right fuel for your excursions or a night in with a drink at the bar.
Planning a trip to famous landmarks or hidden gems around the city? Look no further than your very own tour desk, ready and eager to map out your adventure and help you discover the best of what London has to offer! Feel free to ask for highlights like the iconic Big Ben or the artistic treasures of the Tate Modern. With expert advice and ticket booking assistance at your fingertips, you'll be well on your way to creating memories that will last a lifetime. The only challenge might be deciding where to go first!
And speaking of comfort, the hotel goes above and beyond to ensure your stay is as pleasurable as possible. Picture coming back after a fun-filled day to your personal sanctuary; each room is soundproofed to give you maximum serenity and a good night's rest. Enjoy free WiFi to upload those Insta-worthy shots of your London escapades, and take advantage of the complimentary breakfast in the morning to greet the day ahead. When it comes to making your visit unforgettable, Holiday Inn Express London - ExCel is the place where your adventure begins and relaxation reigns supreme!
Closest airports
London City Airport
0.5miLondon Heathrow Airport
21.7miLondon Gatwick Airport
26.2miLondon Stansted Airport
27.3miLuton Airport
30.9miRestaurant
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Bar
Sun deck
Tour desk
Soundproof rooms
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Garden
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Soundproof
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Queen/Single Room
1 Queen Size Bed
1 Sofa Bed
235 sqft
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n/a is 237 square feet and includes either a single bed 80-130 width or a queen-size bed 150-154 width plus a sofa bed.
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Double Room, Sofa
1 Double Bed
1 Sofa Bed
20 sqft
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
Upper floors accessible by elevator
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Standard Room
1 Double Bed
235 sqft
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
Upper floors accessible by elevator
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Room - 2 Twin
2 Twin Beds
20 sqft
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
Upper floors accessible by elevator
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Double Room, Accessible
1 Double Bed
25 sqft
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
Upper floors accessible by elevator
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Queen Room, Sofa
1 Queen Size Bed
1 Sofa Bed
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Room Run Of House
Room - 2 Twin, Accessible
1 Twin Bed
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Room Economy
Twin Room, Accessible
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Family
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5,401 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Facilities
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Value for money
WiFi quality
Breakfast
Featured reviews:
Cristina-monica
9.1
April 2025
The hotel has a very convenient location, just a couple hundred meters from the Royal Albert DLR station, in a nice green area. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The rooms were very clean and pleasant. We also enjoyed having drinks and/or dinner at the hotel in the evenings, very nice food & drink options, as well as very enjoyable music both at breakfast and in the evenings. :)
Toilet cleaning supplies were missing from the bathroom. We were hoping for a bit more variety at breakfast. There were just classic English breakfast options and the same every day. For people who don't like fried meat, there wasn't any cheese at all, and no veggies other than beans and baked tomatoes. The eggs, hash browns and tomatoes were all pretty bland, unfortunately.
Imad
10
April 2025
Best hotel . Ive stayed at this hotel maybe 10 times or more now. Usually my partner is the one that books under her name. I love everything about this hotel. I would recommend this to anyone because it is deffinatley worth the money . I would not stay anywhere else. The front of house staff are very welcoming and supportive and also the room service workers are so very polite and helpful making sure you have everything you need. You never know till you try , if anyone is reading this you have to book this and omg the location is amazing! You have the lake infront then across the lake is the city airport runway right there! You can watch planes takeoff and land its soo amazing
Vitalijus
8.2
June 2024
Nice modern hotel, just vis-a-vis London City airport. Staff is fantastic: friendly and helpful. Always smiling and polite. Breakfast is good (as for UK), but no big choice of food. The hotel is located just 1 min walk to the nearest DLR (train) station that brings you to the underground in a couple of stops.
The area is quite boring, there is nothing around, and in the evening it gets a bit depressive. The hotel is located close to the airport, so you will hear some airplanes that take off, but it is not a big problem, since external sound isolation is good. But indoors, sound isolation is bad, and you will hear all the door smashing in the corridor.
Oldham
9.1
March 2025
My sister and I booked the room, and when we arrived, we arrived 2 and half hours early and hadn't informed the hotel that we needed the extra bed set up; the reception staff let us check in early with no problem at all and set the extra bed up with no issue at all and very quickly, and the male chamber maid was really lovely and gave us good travel tips for getting to the O2, which was our main reason of coming to stay in London. We found getting to the O2 on the DLR and London tube was very easy. The bar staff was lovely and very friendly; in fact, all the staff was to be fair! Breakfast was lovely too, with a good selection, including hot and cold breakfast. The restaurant staff was very lovely and friendly, too!
The extra bed, which was a bed settee, was quite lumpy and looked very well used, but that is my only criticism. I did manage to get to sleep on it, so it was okay, really.
Yuji
8.2
January 2025
It's great to be able to stay at such a low price with breakfast included every day in such an expensive country. They were happy to store my luggage when I arrived early or on the last day, which was very helpful. It's far from central London, but there's a train station nearby, so transportation is not bad (it cost me about 50 £ for transportation for four days, including round trip to the airport, of course).
We booked for a family of four, but when we got to the room, the sofa bed wasn't ready. Also, everything was only prepared for two people. We told the front desk and they prepared it right away, but we ended up preparing the sofa bed ourselves. The room was clean, but a bit small. Everyone wrote in the reviews that the breakfast was the same every day, but that wasn't a problem. It was delicious.
Perry
9.1
March 2025
Staff were excellent very attentive and friendly, with nothing too much trouble, the only think that took the edge off was that it wasn't clear when the £50 breakages deposit would be returned, never been asked to pay this and it was 5 working days before it was returned, we were on a budget and this delay caused me issues, I understand the staffs explanation for the payment but no idea in this day and age why this takes 5 days to be released into my account.
Ciro
9.1
January 2025
Comfortable and very modern room - Clean and pleasant environment
Breakfast - I think the breakfast need to be improved significantly; it was a completely mess, it was chaos and was poorly managed. I think the restaurant manager (A south American looking guy) was doing nothing to manage the chaos. Very little food for hundreds of people and guests were not guided at all - I saw people taking 7 or even 8 croissants in one go. the hotel needs to manage Breakfast a lot, a lot better to avoid disasters.
Chartybird
8.2
February 2025
We booked an accessible room with a wet room. Plenty of space to move around but the bed was a double. Was hoping it would be more of a king size. Staff at the reception desk were very helpful and the hotal seemed clean from stepping through the main doors.
Tight on the tea, coffee and sugar in the rooms. I'm sure we could have gone down in the lift for more but that is somewhat inconvenient when you pay a decent amount for your stay. We could hear the planes but it didn't disturb our sleep. We asked for decaf coffee at breakfast to be told by a server that it wasn't provided at breakfast. I asked where I could get some and he told me to go and ask at reception. I would have thought he could be more helpful by going to get some. This was for my partners' needs as he is unable to have caffeine. I found it unusual for there not to be the option of decaf. There was a good choice for breakfast.
Nuh
8.2
October 2022
We were 4, 2 adults and 2 kids. The sofa was transformed into a bed for kids. So, the room became not spacious. Other than this, we were very much satisfied with the cleanliness, and breakfast. The DLR metro station is within walking distance of the hotel. However, you need to take another underground line (transfer) to go to the city center.
Shaheeda
9.1
August 2024
The staff were all super friendly. The hotel was pretty clean and tidy. The range of breakfast options was perfect (can ask for vegan option sausages…they will bring a plate out from the kitchen for you) and it was all well organised and the dining area was clean. The hotel is ideally located right next to a DLR stop.
Rooms could do with better soundproofing and a manual on how to work the A/C. Not sure if the TV’s are smart TV’s. I didn’t bring electronic devices with me to keep children occupied as I got ready for the day. The soap dispenser/sink in the bathroom was too high for my 4 year old to reach alone. Maybe a stool could be provided in family rooms. The shower door was looking a little dirty and could do with replacing/ some TLC on the bottom edge. Also could you also add complimentary conditioner, not just shampoo. Thank you so much for a relaxing stay!
Airports
London City Airport
0.5miLondon Heathrow Airport
21.7miLondon Gatwick Airport
26.2miLondon Stansted Airport
27.3miLuton Airport
30.9miAirports
London City Airport
0.5miLondon Heathrow Airport
21.7miLondon Gatwick Airport
26.2miLondon Stansted Airport
27.3miLuton Airport
30.9miAttractions
Gabriel's Wharf
6.6miSir John Soane's Museum
7miNovello Theatre
7miDuchess Theatre
7miLyceum Theatre
7.1miLambeth Palace
7.1miAmbassadors Theatre
7.4miHer Majesty's Theatre
7.6miQueen's Theatre
7.6miLyric Theatre London
7.6miBomber Command Memorial
8.3miPrimrose Hill
9.1miLord's Cricket Ground
9.5miChartwell
18.3miRochester
21.4miRestaurant #1
Cuisines
Restaurant
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Bar
Sun deck
Tour desk
Soundproof rooms
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Garden
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Soundproof
Accessibility
Bathroom emergency cord
Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Toilet with grab rails
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Business Facilities
Business center
Fax/Photocopying
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Laundry
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Food & Drink
Bar
Kids' meals
Restaurant
Snack bar
Vending machine (drinks)
Vending machine (snacks)
Wine/Champagne
Food & drink safety
Breakfast to-go containers
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
ATM on site
Baggage storage
Invoice provided
Tour desk
General
Air conditioning
Carpeted
Designated smoking area
Elevator
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Heating
Interconnecting room(s) available
Non-smoking rooms
Smoke-free property
Soundproof
Soundproof rooms
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Electric kettle
Living Area
Sofa
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
Telephone
TV
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Sun deck
Parking
Parking On Site
Private Parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Iron
Sofa bed
Safety & security
24-hour security
CCTV in common areas
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Safe
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Until 11:00
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 20 per day.
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No capacity for extra beds.
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This property does not accept cash.
When are the check-in and check-out times for Holiday Inn Express London - ExCel, an IHG Hotel?
The designated check-in period at Holiday Inn Express London - ExCel, an IHG Hotel begins at 02:00 PM. As for check-out, it's before 11:00 AM.
Is there parking available at Holiday Inn Express London - ExCel, an IHG Hotel?
Yes, there is parking available at the Holiday Inn Express London - ExCel. The hotel offers private on-site parking for a fee of £20 per day. Please note that parking reservation is not possible.
How much does a stay at Holiday Inn Express London - ExCel, an IHG Hotel cost?
Starting prices for Holiday Inn Express London - ExCel, an IHG Hotel are around $62. This may vary based on room categories and travel dates. To confirm rates, please provide your stay dates.
What types of rooms does Holiday Inn Express London - ExCel, an IHG Hotel offer?
The Holiday Inn Express London - ExCel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, twin rooms, and family rooms. All rooms are non-smoking and range in size from 237 sqft to 269 sqft. The rooms can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child, except for the family room which can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children. The bed sizes vary, with options including queen size beds, double beds, twin beds, and a sofa bed in the family room.
Which amenities can guests enjoy at Holiday Inn Express London - ExCel, an IHG Hotel?
Guests at Holiday Inn Express London - ExCel can spend their time enjoying the leisure amenities provided by the hotel. They can relax and socialize at the hotel's bar, which is a perfect spot to unwind after a busy day of exploring the city. Additionally, guests can soak up the sun and enjoy the beautiful weather on the hotel's sun deck.
For those who need to catch up on work or take care of business matters, the hotel offers a business center where guests can access computers and other office equipment.
When it comes to dining options, the hotel has a restaurant on site that offers European cuisine. Guests can indulge in delicious meals without leaving the hotel premises.
Overall, guests have a range of options to make the most of their time at the Holiday Inn Express London - ExCel, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Are there restaurants located within Holiday Inn Express London - ExCel, an IHG Hotel?
Yes, the Holiday Inn Express London - ExCel does have a restaurant on site. The restaurant is known as Restaurant #1 and offers European cuisine.
Can I use my credit card at Holiday Inn Express London - ExCel, an IHG Hotel?
No, cash is not accepted at Holiday Inn Express London - ExCel, an IHG Hotel. However, you can use your credit card to make payments. The accepted credit card payment methods include Discover, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, and Maestro.
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