Holiday Inn Express London - Excel By Ihg

$$$$||View on mapLondon, United Kingdom1018 Dockside Road, London, United Kingdom|
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Holiday Inn Express London - Excel By Ihg
1018 Dockside Road, London, United Kingdom·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.4Great
Staff9.0
Cleanliness8.7
Comfort8.6
Facilities8.5
Location8.4
Who stays here
Families43%
Couples21%
Solo13%
Business12%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.4Great
Staff9.0
Cleanliness8.7
Comfort8.6
Facilities8.5
Location8.4
Who stays here
Families43%
Couples21%
Solo13%
Business12%

3-star hotel with complimentary hot breakfast and 24-hour dining near ExCeL London

Location & Transport

Holiday Inn Express London - Excel By Ihg sits 150 metres from Royal Albert DLR station, providing direct links to Canary Wharf and central London. The hotel is a 7-minute walk from ExCeL Exhibition Centre and 2 km from London City Airport. Guests reach The O2 Arena within a short DLR ride, making this Holiday Inn Express London - Excel a base for both business events and leisure concerts.

Rooms & Amenities

The hotel offers 204 guest rooms, each with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and en-suite shower with ironing facilities. Family rooms at Holiday Inn Express London - Excel accommodate up to four guests with an additional sofa bed. Accessible rooms include grab rails and an emergency cord in the bathroom, plus wheelchair-accessible features throughout.

Dining & Breakfast

Every guest receives a Complimentary Express Start Breakfast with 4 hot dishes such as scrambled eggs, sausages, baked beans, and hash browns. The hotel's 24-hour bar and terrace serves a wide variety of food, snacks, and drinks including wine and champagne. TNT Sports telecasts run in the bar area, and a vending machine offers additional snacks around the clock.

Business & Sustainability

Three spacious meeting rooms with natural daylight and on-site business centre support conferences and events. The Holiday Inn Express London - Excel participates in IHG Green Engage, focusing on environmental sustainability through energy and water conservation. A 24-hour front desk, fax/photocopying, and daily housekeeping services cater to business travellers.

Family & Accessibility

Family rooms with a sofa bed and air conditioning allow groups to stay together in one space. Kids' meals are available from the restaurant menu, and the hotel provides a shared lounge/TV area for downtime. Accessible rooms, lifts, and parking spaces ensure mobility-impaired guests move easily through Holiday Inn Express London - Excel.

  • Location: 150 metres from Royal Albert DLR station, 2 km from London City Airport
  • Rooms: 204 guest rooms including accessible and family rooms
  • Dining: Complimentary Express Start Breakfast with 4 hot dishes
  • Business: Meeting rooms with natural daylight and 24-hour business centre
  • Sustainability: IHG Green Engage program for environmental practices
  • Family: Family rooms sleeping up to 4 and kids' meal options
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of GBP 0.1 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian, Romanian, Polish, Greek, Russian, Turkish, Hindi, Lithuanian, Latvian, Tagalog / Filipino, Ukrainian
Building
Number of floors:4
Number of rooms:204
Former name
holiday inn express london - excel, an ihg hotel
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Rooms and availability

Standard Double Room Mobility accessible
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed1 Double bed
  • Balcony
Family Double Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Standard Double Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed2 Single beds1 Single bed
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

On-site car park

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Lift

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
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Essential information about Holiday Inn Express London - Excel By Ihg

💵 Lowest room price 62 £
📏 Distance to centre 11.9 km
✈️ Distance to airport 2.1 km
🧳 Nearest airport London City, LCY

Location

1018 Dockside Road, London, United Kingdom
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1018 Dockside Road, London, United Kingdom
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1018 Dockside Road, London, United Kingdom
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Royal Albert DLR
370 m
Restaurant
The Girl Of Sandwich
4.6 km
Restaurant
Garden Community Cafe
1.3 km

Reviews of Holiday Inn Express London - Excel By Ihg

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FAQ about Holiday Inn Express London - Excel By Ihg

Which landmarks should we visit during our stay at the welcoming Holiday Inn Express London - Excel, An Ihg Hotel hotel?
During their stay at the welcoming Holiday Inn Express London - Excel, An Ihg Hotel hotel guests can visit Charlton House (3.3 km), ExCeL London (1.2 km) as well as Brick Lane Music Hall (4.4 km) among others.
What is the nearest airport to Holiday Inn Express London - Excel, An Ihg Hotel?
London City airport lies within 1 km of Holiday Inn Express London - Excel, An Ihg Hotel and is reachable with a 5-minute drive.
Does the inn have a car parking on site?
Yes, guests of the inn can take advantage of a private parking lot on site.
Can I have lunch or dinner next to the hotel?
Restaurants near the hotel include River Cottage Deli (about a 15-minute stroll away) offering moderately placed prices as well as Royal Docks Tandoori (18 minutes' walk from the property) with cheap prices.
Does the welcoming 3-star Holiday Inn Express London - Excel, An Ihg Hotel serve breakfast?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the welcoming 3-star Holiday Inn Express London - Excel, An Ihg Hotel.
What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the Holiday Inn Express London - Excel, An Ihg Hotel hotel?
Guests of the Holiday Inn Express London - Excel, An Ihg Hotel hotel can check in from 14:00 to 23:59 and check out from 11:00.
What payment methods are available in the inn?
At the inn, guests can pay using American Express, Visa, and Mastercard as well as other payment methods.
What are the room types offered by the welcoming 3-star Holiday Inn Express London - Excel, An Ihg Hotel?
The welcoming 3-star Holiday Inn Express London - Excel, An Ihg Hotel provides such room types as Standard Double Room, Standard Queen Room, and Standard Twin Room.
Which facilities are included in the rooms at the Holiday Inn Express London - Excel, An Ihg Hotel?
Each room at the Holiday Inn Express London - Excel, An Ihg Hotel offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, some units feature private bathrooms along with a roll-in shower.
Does the inn offer special amenities for people with disabilities?
Yes, at the inn there are accessible bathrooms, rooms with accessible facilities, and wheelchair access available for guests with special needs.
Does the welcoming 3-star Holiday Inn Express London - Excel, An Ihg Hotel staff speak foreign languages?
Yes, the staff of the welcoming 3-star Holiday Inn Express London - Excel, An Ihg Hotel can help you in German, Spanish, Italian, English, and Romanian.
Does the welcoming 3-star Holiday Inn Express London - Excel, An Ihg Hotel provide business facilities?
Yes, the welcoming 3-star Holiday Inn Express London - Excel, An Ihg Hotel comprises a business centre as well as banquet and meeting facilities, and a xerox.
Which facilities does the welcoming 3-star Holiday Inn Express London - Excel, An Ihg Hotel provide?
Top locations of the welcoming 3-star Holiday Inn Express London - Excel, An Ihg Hotel include a restaurant and a storage room, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safe deposit box and 24-hour security service.
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