Holiday Inn Express London - ExCeL by IHG

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near ExCeL Exhibition Centre

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
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, University of East London, Docklands Campus
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Thames River
    ‪4 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
(36 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 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
  • Thames Barrier Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of East London, Docklands Campus - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Royal Victoria Bridge - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Thames River - 4 min drive - 2.1 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
  • ‪Juniper & Co Bar & Kitchen - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pret A Manger - ‬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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

Holiday Inn Express London Excel Hotel
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Express London Excel By Ihg
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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express London - ExCeL by IHG Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 500 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 354 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1008 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked everything about this Holiday Inn, there is nothing that we didn't like. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and we particularly liked the fact that you can book an Uber in the hotel lobby area and it was there in less than 15 minutes. Our room was spotlessly clean and the beds very comfortable. We were attending the All Points East festival at Victoria Park and the hotel is quite a few miles away from the park but the Ubers are fantastic, so it wasn't a big deal to get across London.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gil, Simi Valley

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Decent property to stay in that is not far from public transport. No in room dining services and my phone charger mysteriously disappeared after my room was serviced.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, staff very friendly, food was good and hotel room was very nice and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so friendly and accomdating. Despite our issues with it being extremely noisy in our original room they sorted it immediately and moved us. Also, best hotel shower ever!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is clean with friendly and warm staff. It's conveniently located near public transportation, and quiet due to its distance from major tourist activities. They could offer a more varied breakfast menu.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes

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

Great stay!

Great sleep. Mattress and covers very comfortable. Breakfast is excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Great

It was very nice staying here and convenient to get to the tube - just a 2 minute walk. Room was comfortable and clean and breakfast was very nice, with a huge choice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rosanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely staff, so helpful and friendly. Went out of their way to accommodate children’s needs. Room was adeq
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

neil

Great location for London City Airport. Staff were pleasant and helpful, property well maintained. View from room of car park and building around. we were leaving early so were given a packed breakfast but this turned out to be just unripe fruit and a mini muffin
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alexandra

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

Great location for Silverworks Island

Great location for events at Silverworks Island & very close to the tube. Nice spacious rooms. Friendly staff. Good breakfast options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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