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Holiday Inn Express London - ExCeL by IHG

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

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

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

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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)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

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

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

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

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

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express London - ExCeL by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to ExCeL Exhibition Centre
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free weekday breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a conference centre, a business centre and conference space.
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.

Our customers tell us that they enjoy the free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express London - ExCeL by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from ExCeL Exhibition Centre. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free buffet breakfast served on weekdays
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • 9 minutes by car from ExCeL Exhibition Centre and 12 minutes from O2 Arena
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.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Holiday Inn Express London - ExCeL by IHG has a restaurant on site.

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
  • Travel cot

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
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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Guests arriving after 11:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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
Holiday Inn Express Excel Hotel
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Holiday Inn Express London - ExCeL England
Express London Excel By Ihg
Holiday Inn Express London ExCeL
Holiday Inn Express London ExCeL by IHG
Holiday Inn Express London ExCeL an IHG Hotel
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Holiday Inn Express London - ExCeL by IHG London
Holiday Inn Express London - ExCeL by IHG Hotel London

Holiday Inn Express London - ExCeL by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 486 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 360 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1000 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Binesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location for excel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Beckett

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

Slow check-in

Checkin took way too long, no automated process, despite 3 people being at the checkin desk they had to spend more time doing admin tasks than dealing with customers then their printer failed, so a que of 3 people took over 30 mins to wait. Not good when you are in a hurry.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect and convenient location for City Airport. Rooms immaculate and well equipped. On site parking was full, however large, alternative parking available across the street. All staff very friendly and in particular the ladies serving in the bar/restaurant. Great choice of good quality food and drink in the restaurant. Buffet breakfast was more than adequate. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Allan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean tidy and welcoming. Staff were great. Breakfast was buffet and fantastic. Felt uncomfortable in the area during the evening. Not many places to eat out as meal options limited for us in hotel. Room was large and clean. Bed was one of the worst I have slept on for years. Dreadfully soft and every move caused one of you to wake up. It was like a caravan bed. Pillows very soft too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

James

Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Travelled with family
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

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Victoria

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Olatunji

Yeah man
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Calum

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

adrian

Travelled with family
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