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Holiday Inn Express London - ExCeL by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, 10-minute walk to ExCeL Exhibition Centre

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Exterior
Restaurant
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$127
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec

Explore the area

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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

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
Blackout curtains
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

London

At Holiday Inn Express London - ExCeL by IHG you'll be 0.8 km (0.5 mi) from ExCeL Exhibition Centre and 4 km (2.5 mi) from O2 Arena. Highlights at this hotel include free weekday breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find a conference centre, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Free buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Docklands hotel include Westfield Stratford City and London Eye.

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 (LCY-London City) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Salt Port - Restaurant & Delicatessen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chicken Hut - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Juniper & Co Bar & Kitchen - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express London - ExCeL by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, 10-minute walk to 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 centre on site. Event space at this hotel measures 431 square feet (40 square metres) and includes a conference centre. 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 centre
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • 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 a hairdryer. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • 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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (431 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 on-site 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 on-site 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) guidelines.

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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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Express London - ExCeL by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express London - ExCeL by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express London - ExCeL by IHG?

As of 16 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express London - ExCeL by IHG on 23 Dec 2025 start from AU$126.63, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Holiday Inn Express London - ExCeL by IHG?

Yep, Holiday Inn Express London - ExCeL by IHG has a self car park for GBP 20 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Does Holiday Inn Express London - ExCeL by IHG serve breakfast?

You bet, guests quite like the free buffet brekkie here! Offered on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Express London - ExCeL by IHG?

No, Holiday Inn Express London - ExCeL by IHG does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Holiday Inn Express London - ExCeL by IHG?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Holiday Inn Express London - ExCeL by IHG?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express London - ExCeL by IHG?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Holiday Inn Express London - ExCeL by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 500 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 351 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1004 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Thumbs up 👍

Great stay as usual. All the staff are very competent and friendly. Evelyn and Cleo are especially welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olatunde

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

8/10 Good

Peter

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

6/10 Okay

Amadeu

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I didn't ask for a disabled room and i slip twice because the wet floor in the wet room. Didn't appreciated the airplanes noise and the pillows could have been better. Small double bed and a winter quilt in the summer not needed. The matress was comfortable. The tram near by was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Power went down for one hour , no backup.
Stayed 1 night 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