2 Festoon Way, Royal Victoria Dock, ExCeL, Newham, London, United Kingdom | (618) 248-8274
Contemporary business hotel near the ExCeL Exhibition Center
Tasteful rooms with modern decor and LCD TVs
Bright restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows and wine menu
Lobby bar and lounge with homey sitting areas
Business-oriented amenities like meeting spaces
Small fitness center with modern equipment
24-hour room service, concierge, and free welcome cookies
Child friendly amenities like kids' menus, high chairs, and cribs
Free Wi-Fi throughout property
In an industrial area far from London attractions
Breakfast not included in room rate
Limited wellness facilities (tiny gym, no pool or spa)
Some usual in-room perks are missing, like mini-fridges
The 260-room DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London ExCeL is a business-oriented property in an industrial area right across from the exhibition center and close to London City Airport. Common areas are attractive and contemporary and include a lobby bar with a homey lounge and an airy restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows. Rooms and suites are comfortable and spacious, with somewhat generic but contemporary decor and amenities like LCD TVs and free Wi-Fi, though mini-fridges aren't standard. The fitness center is tiny, and there are no other wellness facilities. Those looking for splashier decor and more amenities may prefer the Aloft London Excel. It offers a pool and bigger fitness center, plus it's directly attached to the ExCeL conference center.
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Scene
Contemporary chain hotel geared toward business travelers
The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London ExCel is a large chain hotel geared toward business travelers attending meetings at the ExCel London Exhibition and Convention Centre. Common areas feel fresh and contemporary due to a 2016 rehab during the hotel's switchover from the Ramada brand. The reception area isn't much to speak of, but the bar's lounge is a nice hangout spot, where homey gatherings of couches and chairs are set around coffee tables to a backdrop of inset bookshelves. The restaurant features wood floors and high floor-to-ceiling windows that let in lots of natural light, plus a nice mix of contemporary seating, including upholstered chairs and long farmhouse tables. While decor is attractive, it lacks the character of some smaller hotels, though it's an appealing choice for guests looking for the comfort of a trusted brand.
Location
Far from major London attractions, but right next to ExCel Exhibition Center
The Docklands is an industrial area located along the river in eastern London. There are few restaurants and bars, and no attractions whatsoever in the neighborhood. This location is particularly convenient for business travelers going to the ExCel London Exhibition and Convention Centre (a four-minute walk away). But the city center and most of the main attractions are at least a 35-minute DLR and tube ride away. The ExCel and the DLR station are both a five-minute walk away, and the London City Airport is right across the bridge, a six-minute drive.
Rooms
Spacious, contemporary rooms and suites -- but somewhat generic decor
Contemporary and spacious, rooms are outfitted in striped wall-to-wall carpeting, white bedding, and cream-colored walls with rust-red and faux-wood accents. The result is attractive and entirely up-to-date, if a bit generic. Bathrooms have wood floors and may have white-tiled walls with aqua accents, but more updated bathrooms feature nice white marbling. Most have walk-in showers. Triple-glazed windows offer a fairly good buffer against noise. Rooms are air conditioned and include desks, LCD TVs, clock radios with mp3 connections, free Wi-Fi, irons and ironing boards, safes, and coffee/tea service, but mini-fridges aren't standard. Bathrooms have hairdryers and free individual toiletries. Suites come with separate living areas with sofa beds, and kitchenettes complete with mini-fridges, microwaves, sinks, and toasters.
Features
Bright restaurant, nice lobby bar with lounge areas, but limited wellness facilities
There's a decent restaurant with huge floor-to-ceiling windows, offering continental and full English breakfast (for a fee), as well as British and European dishes and a wine menu; a lobby bar and lounge has a light food menu and drinks; and 24-hour room service is available. Guests get a free warm cookie upon arrival -- an especially thoughtful touch. The hotel offers a wide array of services and amenities for business travelers: there's a small business center with a computer and printing services, plus free Wi-Fi and meeting spaces. The fitness center is tiny and more of an afterthought, with just a handful of weightlifting equipment and cardio equipment (though there's a modern treadmill and elliptical). The hotel has no pool or spa. For guests traveling with children, there are kids' menus, cribs, and high chairs. Parking is available on-site, but costs an extra fee.
