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Novotel London ExCeL

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a sauna connected to the convention center in London

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Novotel London ExCeL, near Royal Victoria Bridge, offers comfort and convenience. Travelers love the helpful staff and prime location of this stylish, eco-certified hotel. Wellness facilities and a restaurant keep visitors energized during their London stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed (Executive) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed (Executive)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Sofa bed - single
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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7 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, England, E16 1AA

What's nearby

  • ExCeL Exhibition Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • IFS Cloud Royal Docks Station - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • IFS Cloud Greenwich Peninsula Station - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • O2 Arena - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Westfield Stratford City - 9 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • West Ham Station - 4 min drive
  • Royal Victoria DLR Station - 6 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪E16 Café - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nakhon Thai Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Novotel London ExCeL

Upscale eco-certified hotel near ExCeL Exhibition Centre
Located close to Royal Victoria Bridge and IFS Cloud Royal Docks Station, Novotel London ExCeL provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site restaurant, Upper Deck, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a gym.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a banquet hall
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, ATM/banking services, and a TV in the lobby
  • An elevator, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 257 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 18.10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Upper Deck

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 4,532 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2004
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 18.10 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 25 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Excel London Novotel
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Excel Novotel London
London Excel Novotel
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Novotel Excel Hotel
Novotel Excel Hotel London
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Novotel London Excel
Accor London Excel
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Novotel London Excel Hotel London
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Novotel London ExCeL Hotel
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Novotel London ExCeL Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Is Novotel London ExCeL pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Novotel London ExCeL?

Self parking is available for GBP 25 per night.

What time is check-in at Novotel London ExCeL?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Novotel London ExCeL?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Novotel London ExCeL located?

Located in Docklands, this eco-certified hotel is within a 5-minute walk of ExCeL Exhibition Centre, Royal Victoria Bridge, and IFS Cloud Royal Docks Station. The Crystal and Thames Barrier Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). Royal Victoria DLR Station is 6 minutes by foot and Custom House Station is 6 minutes.

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Novotel London ExCeL Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 563 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1006 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for going to concert at the O2.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very conveniently located, close to the Tube and Excel Centre. The rooms were clean, modern and comfortable. There were lots of good restaurants close by as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff (Ali, was very accommodating. He upgraded my room to an executive suite... Thank you Ali) enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sibi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A clean, spacious and conveniently located —with friendly service and terrace views—tempered by occasional air-con and amenity hiccups.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thidar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff, spacious rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bodex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

SARAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stays at this hotel are always pleasant, it is a great location for Excel. Staff are always very professional and friendly. I would like to see improvement in the quality and taste of breakfast and dinner. I feel this greatly let’s the experience down.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sascha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and location. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thidar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was lovely and all the staff very friendly, very easy to find from station
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location for Excel and surrounding dockland venues. Our room was quiet. We could open the window but there was noise from the nearby airport. Looking out on to a stony vista. Strange layout in our twin room as the loo was located around the corner from the bathroom which had a separate shower and bath. Staying here suited our needs, so if all you need is a bed for the night I would recommend
Twin room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so friendly, and very helpful, just a lovely place to stay. The extra little accessories in room and bathroom I thought it was a lovely touch, just couldn’t rate this place higher enough thank you and well done to all.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Noice

Very nice rooms, very high tech equipment in there too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for concert at o2, the hotel was clean and convenient, breakfast was good too (extra charge for a breaky) few minutes walk to ride the cable car to the o2, very scenic and free if you have a concert ticket 😃😃😃
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

BPSI

Dated to 90s Dining room in morning cannot deal with breakfast rush/crush as everything in same crowded space Bar service so slow, watched a cocktail being mixed over 10 minutes, request by other customer for salt and vinegar for food met with strange look and 5 minute wait to find vinegar in dish and no way of serving it
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel has parking which is open to public for the same price. And as it’s next to the Excel, there is no parking space available during daytime.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very pleasant and comfortable stay

Very pleasant stay - I have stayed here before so I knew that the Hotel was very clean and the rooms were a very good size and very clean. The only issue we had was that the room key didn't work when we first checked in but I understand this was a technical issue within the hotel which was rectified later that evening.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location near Excel. Helpful, friendly staff and nice rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
At first glance, the hotel looks nice, but the furnishings and finishes were rather poor quality and showing signs of wear. The lobby bathrooms were always dirty, and our room had about 6" of dust on the shower vent that we had to report to the staff to clean. Plus, the tub was dirty (we didn't even think of using it), the toilet area smelled of urine the entire time of our stay, and dust was hanging from the ceiling over our bed. The breakfast buffet kicked us out as soon as the hours over. The other restaurant had an extremely limited menu. Plus, we were yelled at for eating outside food in the lobby (even though the hotel restaurant had already stopped serving.) There were three of us staying in our room, and we had no space to eat in there. Plus, the fitted sheet did not tuck in on the top, and the bare mattress kept being exposed which is completely unsanitary. I also do not recommend if you are planning on visiting the city center a lot since it is a bit of a trek to get there.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location to ExCel, with easy access to transport links back into city centre. Staff were pleasant and accommodating, room clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ryan Colin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really needs a revamp. Very tired in places and has the most useless sink in the bathroom. Barely able to wash hands in there.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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