About this property

Situated on the waterfront, DoubleTree By Hilton London Excel is just 0.5 miles from London City Airport. With a bar and restaurant, and the Docklands Light Railway is only 0.3 miles away. This 4-star hotel offers bright rooms each with free WiFi access, a 40-inch LED TV and a private shower room with complimentary toiletries. Some of the spacious suites feature balconies, with views across the waterfront. This DoubleTree By Hilton London Excel has a Fitness Room with cardio equipment, free for all guests. With superb waterfront views, The Restaurant provides modern Italian cuisine, prepared with the finest ingredients. The Bar offers a relaxing space to enjoy a drink. There is also 24-hour room service available. A hot and cold breakfast buffet serves a range of fruits, home-baked croissants, Fair Trade coffee and a traditional English breakfast. The O2 Arena and Canary Wharf are just a 10-minute train ride away. Closer by, the ExCel Exhibition Centre is next door to the hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Doubletree by Hilton, Axiom Hospitality
Hotel chain/brand
Doubletree by Hilton

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Sustainability

This property has 5 third-party sustainability certifications.
Green Key (FEE)
Green Key (FEE)
Green Tourism
Green Tourism
ISO 14001:2015 Environmental management system
ISO 14001:2015 Environmental management system
Certified by: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
ISO 50001:2018 Energy management systems
ISO 50001:2018 Energy management systems
Certified by: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems
ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems
Certified by: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

James
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very convenient location, perfect for what we needed. Hotel staff were friendly and room very comfortable.
Zoe
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Breakfast was fantastic, good night's sleep, staff exceptional
Tom
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Property was clean, well located and staff were excellent - also appreciated the cookie on arrival. Great value for money, loads of DLR stops in walking distance so easily able to access the rest of the city
Brian
Netherlands Netherlands
Staff were super helpful, pleasant and empathetic. Couldn't have be better. Breakfast was very good.
Debbie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location, friendly staff. Would definitely stay here again.
Anna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location, spacoius and well and practically equipped room, excellent bedding, good breakfast
Tiarna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very close to the EXcel and ICC. Quick trip on the DLR into London. Nice lobby, bar and restaurant. Room was decent size and comfortable.
Akinbowale
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The hotel was one of a kind. Everything went well except for my niece's light in her room was flickering and a kind Indian gentleman addressed the matter speedily without hesitation.
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great modern building with lovely bar and seating areas. Room very comfortable and clean. Easily walked to and from tube station and great views and walk along the riverside.
Annie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The room had a lovely view of the river . Air con working well and I like a hotel room that has windows that open - it is always a bonus to have fresh air. The bed was comfortable thsnks Mr Abdullah is always helpful and pleasant at check in, he...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
The Salt Port Restaurant & Delicattessen
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free
The Bidder & Co Lounge
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

DoubleTree By Hilton London Excel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. That's about US$66. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

A credit or debit card authorisation of at least GBP 50 is required upon check in at the hotel, from the person(s) staying at the hotel

If the booking is an advance purchase (non refundable booking), the actual card used to reserve and make pre-payment for the room must be presented upon arrival. If this is not possible, the charge on the original card provided will be refunded and credit card payment will be requested before room keys are issued.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.