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. Our room service is from 6.30am to 11pm 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
Hotel chain/brand
Doubletree by Hilton

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

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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  • 1 large double bed
226 feet²
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi

  • Safety deposit box
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Ironing facilities
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Iron
  • Radio
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Alarm clock
  • Laptop safe
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Toilet paper
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Max persons: 2
US$96 per night
Price US$287
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$26
  • Non-refundable
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Max persons: 2
US$113 per night
Price US$338
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$26
  • Free cancellation before 5 January 2026
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 2
US$119 per night
Price US$356
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
Max persons: 2
US$140 per night
Price US$419
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 5 January 2026
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$107 per night
Price US$321
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$126 per night
Price US$378
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 5 January 2026
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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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.

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Guests who stayed here loved

Ingrid
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Staff were very friendly. The view from the room was beautiful.
Umber
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Reception staff is very helpful . Rooms are nice and clean .5 min Walking distance to train station .
Louise
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very good location for our requirements, staff very helpful
Julie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Breakfast was awesome lots of choice of everything .. lovely Restaurants
Mahesh
United Kingdom United Kingdom
A well-sized , clean room in a convenient location with easy access to the DLR, offering a pleasant runway view.
Pete
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Excellent location, very friendly, helpful staff. Spotlessly clean.
Ruth
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Friendly staff Good breakfast Comfortable rooms overlooking river.
Angelique
Germany Germany
I was there with my two years old daughter and they were all so nice and lovley there. Will go there again on my next stay in London ☺️
Nicky
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Closest to excel centre and allows bookings from April prior to show in December
Deborah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Clean comfy and friendly nice touch with the cookies and water

Hotel surroundings

Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Good breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$26.33 per person.
  • Food
    Bread • Pastries • Pancakes • Butter • Cheese • Cold meat • Eggs • Yogurt • Fruit • Local specialities • Cooked/warm meals • Jam • Cereal
  • Drinks
    Coffee • Tea • Hot chocolate • Fruit juice
The Salt Port Restaurant & Delicattessen
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern
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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$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.

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
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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.