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

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

  • Top pick by families with children

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.


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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

  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was great including all the staff and delicious breakfast.
  • Refiloe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The place is extremely clean, the food is fantastic, and the hospitality is amazing!
  • Stella
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I enjoyed the breakfast was nice and warmly served
  • Charlene
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We were given an upgrade and the suite was absolutely stunning, the views were great.
  • Abdal
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Super clean and staff were very friendly and welcoming
  • Lorita
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Thanks it was great staying the 2 nd time at the hotel
  • Dawn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, breakfast and majority of staff friendly and helpful
  • Faisal
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Excellent choice and thanks to front line staffs and services are too good ,recommended
  • Denise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything! I have stayed here before . I love the location and the view. Staff where good and listen to my requests.
  • Kerry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The bed was comfy, lovely large tv, nice clean bathroom with a great shower

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 check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. That's about US$67. 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.

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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.