Holiday Inn Express London - ExCeL by IHG

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near ExCeL Exhibition Centre

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

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1018 Dockside Road, London, England, E16 2FQ
  • Place, ExCeL Exhibition Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, O2 Arena
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Westfield Stratford City
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LCY-London City)
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

London

Docklands stay.A stay at this Docklands hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of ExCeL Exhibition Centre and 3 miles (5 km) of O2 Arena. Westfield Stratford City is within 6 miles (10 km) and London Eye is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • ExCeL Exhibition Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • O2 Arena - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • London Stadium - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Westfield Stratford City - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
  • London Eye - 22 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • Royal Albert Station - 2 min walk
  • Barking Station - 7 min drive
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Salt Port - Restaurant & Delicatessen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pret A Manger - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Juniper & Co Bar & Kitchen - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express London - ExCeL by IHG

3-star hotel near ExCeL Exhibition Centre
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served on weekdays. Public spaces have free WiFi.

You'll find a business center on site. Event space at this hotel measures 431 square feet (40 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express London - ExCeL by IHG. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star London hotel is smoke free.

  • 204 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 431 sq ft of conference space
  • 40 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2015
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Express London - ExCeL by IHG offers 204 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Travel crib

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Self parking on site (GBP 20 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available on weekdays 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: GBP 20 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express London - ExCeL by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 494 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 362 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1010 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Olusola

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the breakfast choice and timings of breakfast. Loved the proximity to Attractions and Transport links Loved the cleanliness and upkeep of the hotel and amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little too far from downtown London
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Martyn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find and get to and had parking. Hotel was lovely and clean and staff were very helpful and polite and friendly. Room was lovely and clean and spacious and had air conditioning, was a little disappointed couldn't open a window but still room was lovely. Little disappointed that it was 2single mattresses put together as made it very uncomfortable to sleep but managed to get some sleep. Had a bar and restaurant which wasn't too busy and was a lovely atmosphere. But disapointed there was no jam at breakfast could only find marmite but wasn't the end of the world. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dannah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The food and facilities were great! Cleanliness is spotless.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was modern, spacious, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay for business at Wxcel

Completely refreshed Wxcwllent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was in an ideal location, 2 minute walk from dlr and a wonderful sight of the runway at London city airport. Hotel was very clean and all staff were professional and very helpful, I have booked this hotel again 😁
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

AHMAD FAUZI

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful stay at the hotel. Although we had a very late check-in due to late arrival near midnight, food was still available. Overall, the facilities and cleanliness met our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Business traveller
Hotel is pretty standard Holiday Inn. Has a small car park at £20 per night. Restaurant has a varied menu of simple food. Service was slow and as a group of 10 our meals were delivered over the course of an hour.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern and easy to park. Will certainly be coming back again for our next stay in London
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel all good 👌👌
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

marja amoye

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ben

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Adewonuola

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
I had a terrible experience in this hotel. My husband and I were falsely accused of smoking in the room( we have never smoked in our lives) and had 150 pounds removed from our card. It was a horrible experience but with the help of Alfred, Kingsley and Aliya, we were able to get our money back. I will never book the hotel again
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Colette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel stayed for 1 night. Beds weren’t the most comfy and took a while for the air con to kick in so toasty for a while. Was a good stay for the price, but a few frustrations like the hairdryer didn’t work and the worst coffee ever at breakfast but I still wouldn’t be put off. I would work with google to pick up the local tube station as google maps made us get off 2 stops too early and after a long day in London, the extra 15 minutes was a bit much
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Foyeke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Andrei

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

David, Collingwood Corner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bethan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good night stay, simple check in and out with comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

GARY

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025