Holiday Inn Express London - ExCeL by IHG

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

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Dates

November 2025

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December 2025

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Holiday Inn Express London - ExCeL is conveniently near O2 Arena. Guests enjoy a morning breakfast buffet before exploring, unwind on the terrace after a busy day, and stay connected with free in-room WiFi. The helpful staff enhances the experience throughout the stay.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
24/7 front desk
Air conditioning

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Tomorrow

Nov 2 - Nov 3

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

269 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

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

Wonderful

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Sofa bed

Blackout drapes/curtains

237 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Wonderful

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

237 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Very good

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

237 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bed

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

Good

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

237 sq ft
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

1018 Dockside Road, London, England, E16 2FQ

What's nearby

ExCeL Exhibition Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
O2 Arena - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles
London Stadium - 10 min drive - 4.0 miles
Westfield Stratford City - 10 min drive - 4.0 miles
London Eye - 22 min drive - 8.5 miles

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

Hotel near ExCeL Exhibition Centre

Located close to O2 Arena, Holiday Inn Express London - ExCeL by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a bar and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Other perks at this hotel include:

Self parking (surcharge), a banquet hall, and a vending machine
Multilingual staff, a front-desk safe, and a TV in the lobby
ATM/banking services, free newspapers, and tour/ticket assistance
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff

Room features

All 204 rooms offer comforts such as pillow menus and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.

Extra amenities include:

Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Travel cribs, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Similar properties

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

$83 nightly

Nov 23 - Nov 24

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Travel crib

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 center
Conference center (431 square feet 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
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

3 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 2015
Smoking not allowed

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 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

Self parking fee: GBP 20 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express London - ExCeL by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of Nov 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express London - ExCeL by IHG on Nov 23, 2025 start from $81.11, excluding 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.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express London - ExCeL by IHG?

Self parking is available for GBP 20 per night.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express London - ExCeL by IHG?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express London - ExCeL by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express London - ExCeL by IHG located?

Located in Docklands, this hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from ExCeL Exhibition Centre and 2.5 mi (4 km) from O2 Arena. Westfield Stratford City and London Eye are also within 9 mi (15 km). Royal Albert Station is only a 2-minute walk and Prince Regent Station is 10 minutes.

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Holiday Inn Express London - ExCeL by IHG Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

6/10 Okay

Xue Feng

Oct 11, 2025

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

Very nice place to stay. The staff members are very nice and helpful.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Oct 6, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Convenient location with good transport links. Welcoming environment.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Margaret

Jun 25, 2025

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

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Jul 14, 2025

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

Stephen

Jun 19, 2025

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

adrian

Apr 20, 2025

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

lovely clean hotel that we use quite often for london trips, because of the transport links etc. Friendly staff, clean and modern rooms. Overall a great stay would recommend.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Mar 3, 2025

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

Great stay, food lovely and friend staff

Staff was very friendly from reception to bar staff and house keeping

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Jun 16, 2025

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

John

Jun 19, 2025

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

Alastair

Jun 12, 2025

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

Elaine

May 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Easy parking facility. Easy walking distance to Excel, Good breakfast and helpful staff 😊

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saad

Jun 21, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Excellent convenient place for stay

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

neil

Jul 15, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

charles Jeevaraj

Dec 16, 2024

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

Fantastic place for the money I paid

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Feb 9, 2025

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

Me and my mum came up to watch an event at the o2 very happy with our 1 night stay

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tigger

Jun 23, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lush hotel, super friendly staff. Great breakfasts!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Apr 21, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Had an amazing stay. Property clean and staff were all helpful. Will definitely stay again.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

May 4, 2024

Nice hotel, pleasant staff in reception and dining room. Very clean and nice rooms

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicky

May 30, 2024

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

Lovely hotel, exceptional service

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Eva

Jul 28, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was a nice stay, but it was not very close to the center, but there is a metro right near the hotel. Hotel was good and breakfast was also good for us.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Jan 14, 2024

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

Good stay

Very clean and well maintained hotel. Very comfy, lovely friendly and helpful staff throughout.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Davod

Sep 28, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location. Reception staff were particularly good. Excellent customer service 👏

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Dec 1, 2024

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

Great little hotel, very clean and comfortable. Only down side was the dodgy vending machine without giving product and the evening meal of basic quality. Breakfast was included and was good.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024