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Dockside Hotel

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A DLR station entrance with a sign for 'Shadwell'. - Dockside Hotel (London)
A buffet with various food items including fruits, cheeses, and pastries. - Dockside Hotel (London)
A room with two red chairs, a wooden table with magazines, a chandelier, and a black and white photo on the wall. - Dockside Hotel (London)
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A living room with a wooden floor, dark leather sofas, a black coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a floral wallpaper pattern. - Dockside Hotel (London)
Located close to River Thames, Dockside Hotel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a colorful painting on the wall.

Small Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a door, and a window with blinds.

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a skylight, a bed, a bedside table, a TV, and a door.

Small Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a mirror, and artwork on the wall.

Standard Double Room

  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, pillows with Union Jack designs, a painting of red flowers, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Family Triple Room

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Tower Hamlets, a neighborhood in London, is home to Dockside Hotel. The British Museum and The Arena are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Tower Bridge and Tower of London. London Eye and Natural History Museum are not to be missed. Visit our London travel guide
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55 Sutton Street, London, England, E1 0AY

What's nearby

  • A historic castle with towers and a river in the foreground.
    River Thames
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A street with shops, including Brick Lane Bookshop and Oh Baby London.
    Brick Lane
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • A historic stone castle with a large arched entrance, a tall tower, and a weather vane.
    Tower of London
    5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • The Tower Bridge in London, featuring two towers, a central arch, and suspension cables.
    Tower Bridge
    6 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Troxy
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Shadwell DLR Station
    3 min walk
  • Shadwell Station
    5 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY)
    23 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    8 min walk
  • The George Tavern
    2 min walk
  • McDonald's
    10 min walk
  • Querky Cafe
    4 min walk
  • Wimpy
    5 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 1 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 1 are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Dockside Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Dockside Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Dockside Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Dockside Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Dockside Hotel located?

Located in Tower Hamlets, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of River Thames and Tower Bridge. Tower of London and London Bridge are also within 2 mi (3 km). Shadwell DLR Station and Shadwell Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Dockside Hotel Reviews

7.2

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 275 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 275 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 275 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 275 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 275 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, great value and the room even had air con which was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great one night stay in great location. Lovely breakfast. All clean and functional.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was basic but it was nice & clean & the staff were so lovely. A really good find for the price
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lynne

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
For a cheap low end hotel this was very good value. Rooms were small but well appointed. Breakfast was okay. There were some items that needed some maintenance but overall it wad fine for the money
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 minutes walk to Shadwell underground. Lots of good ethnic restaurants and cafes. Quiet road and area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, though could do with some TLC. The staff were welcoming, the breakfast was fresh & adequate. It is in a convenient, quiet location & reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location decor a bit tired and bed could be more comfortable but clean and quiet. Good for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nearby for DLR and Windrush going into London or to the Excel, shops immediately outside Shadwell station and a Sainsburys further up Sutton Street that opens at 7am. Quiet room, large bed, hot shower, very friendly staff and a good selection for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff were friendly. Breakfast was good. Hotel was a little run down but was fine for what we needed. Location was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Very good value for money. Nothing fancy, but comfortable and clean and included breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

alison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very clean, easy walk to tube, friebdly staff.ideal if you need to be in that area. Decor a bit dated, but had everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sharon

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

Nice and affordable stay at London

Very nice stuff, room was clean but tiny, very close to a tube station. A few shops nearby. Very affordable compared to other options in London
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deidre

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our stay with you. Very clean and pleasant stay, thank you Deidre
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had an amazing time here. It was very clean, organised and homely.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Les

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

Excellent Value Hotel

We were visiting the area for a trade event, at Tobacco Dock, and the hotel was in a great location. The staff were very friendly and helpful, the venue was clean and comfortable. A great hotel and very good value, we will definitely be going back if we are staying in the are again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just the job for 1 night overnight stay.. Good shower & breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

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

Would stay there again .

Amazing and the staff/manager was so helpful and lovely . The bed was comfortable and I slept soundly. The bathroom was lovely with a good size shower.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

Good location and friendly staff!

The staff were so so friendly, nothing was too much to ask! Felt very safe here and close to the city centre without it being too busy! Definitely stay again and recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Glyn

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed two nights visiting London for a show, the hotel is a two minute walk from Shadwell DLR so very convenient. Breakfast was fine each morning, something for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Did I stay at the same hotel as the reviews?

Read the reviews and got instant regret booking it, until I went. All staff super friendly and helpful. Very clean everywhere and comfortable bed. Great location for what I needed and will be returning
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel was a little tired but we were made to feel welcome. The room was basic but clean, breakfast was a reasonable selection.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the hotel were friendly and the room was well maintained. It's close to a tube station and not far to walk to eating places .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very close to the train station making it easy to get into central London. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The hotel is in need of decoration but this is purely cosmetic and did not dampen our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025