Located near O2 Arena, Holiday Inn Express London-Royal Docks, Docklands offers an inviting atmosphere with a free full breakfast and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, explore the business center or unwind at the bar. With luggage storage and newspapers available, this hotel provides convenience and comfort that has left guests praising the helpful staff.
Holiday Inn Express London-Royal Docks, Docklands by IHG
At Holiday Inn Express London-Royal Docks, Docklands by IHG, you'll be a short five-minute drive from ExCeL Exhibition Centre and Thames River. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and free full breakfast is available daily. This eco-friendly hotel is also within a short drive of O2 Arena and ABBA Arena. Fellow travellers like the helpful staff and overall property condition. Public transportation is only a short walk: Royal Victoria DLR Station is 9 minutes and Star Lane Station is 14 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
136 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Up to 2 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
On-site self-parking (GBP 15 per day)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Golfing nearby
Working away
Business centre
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
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Parking
Self-parking costs GBP 15 per day
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche, Eurocard
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.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Holiday Inn Express London-Royal Docks, Docklands by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express London-Royal Docks, Docklands by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express London-Royal Docks, Docklands by IHG?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express London-Royal Docks, Docklands by IHG?
Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 15 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express London-Royal Docks, Docklands by IHG?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What's the area around Holiday Inn Express London-Royal Docks, Docklands by IHG like?
Holiday Inn Express London-Royal Docks, Docklands by IHG is a short 9-minute walk from Royal Victoria DLR Station and 16 minutes' walk from ExCeL Exhibition Centre.
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Holiday Inn Express London-Royal Docks, Docklands by IHG Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was a highlight with a wide range of options and a good quality spread. (26 reviews)
Free parking was available and considered a nice amenity by guests. (4 reviews)
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Reviews
2/10 Poor
2 Sep 2025
Hotel car park not safe
Van was severely damaged with an attempted break in whilst in the Hotel car park
Narinder
Narinder, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
28 Aug 2025
Very good value but the air conditioning in our room didnt work and it was over a very hot weekend
Nicki
Nicki, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
1 Aug 2025
Our second stay. We love the area and the workers at the hotel. The hotel itself needs a refresh. Badly. We will be back in town but may not stay at the same place.
Trudy D
Trudy D, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Apr 2025
Comfortable room, nice breakfast easy to get to places
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Jul 2025
Very good
Gintare
Gintare, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Jul 2025
02 visit
clean room. excellent to access o2/canning town station
Pat
Pat, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
16 Aug 2025
Holiday Inn Express Royal Docklands London
Pull out bed left no room to walk past, breakfast was very poor, coffee machines kept breaking and when they did work it was poor coffee. Staff stood around taking selfies, and pics of each other. Stayed in many Holiday Inn Express many times in many places and have always been very satisfied, but I definitely would not stay in this one again. Blood on the bedding, mould and hair in the bathroom and a dirty used cotton bud left on top of the toilet.
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
27 Apr 2025
Nice little hotel
Nice little hotel, the sofa bed could do with a make over as the spring are going but overall had a good night's sleep
saffron
saffron, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 May 2025
Only 3 minutes walk from the tube (7 with traffic lights). This hotel is great value for money. The rooms are a fine size and everything is clean and fresh. Complimentary breakfast that would probably be around £18 at any other hotel in the area
Richie
Richie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 May 2025
A good place. V friendly front desk service. Good breakfast and choice.
Everything I needed for a business stay.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
1 Jun 2025
Spacious and clean room but breakfast could be improved as quality of food wasn’t good.
Karin
Karin, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Mar 2025
Very easy hotel to book. Simple to deal with and a reasonable breakfast.
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Dec 2024
All absolutely great from booking to stay.
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
2 Mar 2025
Good place
Manuel
Manuel, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
10 Apr 2025
Weekender Blow in
Good enough and value for money hotel would stay here again if I’m in that part of London clean and staff friendly and very helpful
Verified traveller
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
18 May 2025
The property was in ideal location for what we needed, most staff were friendly and helpful. Unfortunately the room could have done with a hoover, crumbs all sround the bed! Bed not made properly, all sheets were untucked.
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 Apr 2025
Good hotel
Very good stay, excellent location for the O2 and very close to Canning Town tube station. Staff were very attentive and helpful. Lovely, clean but basic hotel with good links to central or Easy London. Breakfast a bit basic but generally good choice of cooked English and continental options. Secure on site parking for £20 per night. Little Sainsburys Local opposite which was handy too. Overall a good little stay and would book again if visiting the O2 or vicinity
Kamaljit
Kamaljit, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Mar 2025
Great
Cameron
Cameron, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Dec 2024
The breaks are amazing, good quality food
Julia
Julia, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
21 Mar 2025
Basic but functional
We had to move rooms as the first had smelly drains (room 110) Second room (330) had window that didn't shut properly so we had road noise.
Hotel very basic and a bit tired but functional.
Breakfast was plentiful. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 Dec 2024
Good stay
Great
Joshua
Joshua, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
1 Jun 2025
Couldnt check in early, had requested this and called the day before stay & the morning of the stay.
Family room, unable to pass the end of the fold out bed once it was out, it was terribly uncomfortable, main bed was good.
Room didnt smell too nice id suggest the aircon unit long overdue service/cleaning filters etc.
Bathroom smelt damp and musty
Resulting inthe window being left open alll night and contending with the street noise instead.
Breakfast surpassed expectations and was ok.
Niall
Niall, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Apr 2024
The property was clean ,staff friendly, food lovely will come back again