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The Pilot

3.5 star property
Inn with free parking, a quick walk to O2 Arena

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine, alfresco dining
Front of property
Cabin (Captain) | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Cabin (Captain) | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property
The Pilot in central London offers all-day dining with outdoor seating. Relax in the garden with scenic views or at the bar after visiting the O2 Arena and Tower of London. The inn provides multilingual staff, luggage storage, room WiFi, and complimentary newspapers.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Cabin (Captain) | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Cabin (Captain)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Espresso maker
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Espresso maker
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Espresso maker
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Espresso maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Greenwich, a neighborhood in London, The Pilot is in the entertainment district and near the airport. O2 Arena and The British Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Tower of London and St. Paul's Cathedral. Check out an event or a game at London Stadium, and consider making time for London Eye, a top attraction not to be missed.
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68 River Way, London, England, SE10 0BE

What's nearby

  • O2 Arena - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • ExCeL Exhibition Centre - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • London Stadium - 8 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Tower of London - 11 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • St. Paul's Cathedral - 15 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

  • London Maze Hill Station - 3 min drive
  • North Greenwich Underground Station - 13 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nero Express - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪American Express Lounge - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Pura - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Canteen Food Hall & Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Pilot

Inn near O2 Arena
Located close to London Stadium and Tower of London, The Pilot provides a terrace, a garden, and a bar. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Pilot Inn, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and free newspapers
  • Smoke-free premises, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Pilot have thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and espresso makers.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Pilot Inn

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of the posted check-in hours should contact the hotel in advance.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15 per person

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 cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Pilot Inn London
Pilot London
Pilot Inn
Pilot Hotel London
The Pilot London, England
The Pilot London
The Pilot Inn
The Pilot London
The Pilot Inn London

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pilot pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Pilot?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Pilot?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Pilot?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Pilot located?

Located in Greenwich, this inn is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from O2 Arena and within 6 mi (10 km) of London Stadium and Tower of London. St. Paul's Cathedral and London Eye are also within 9 mi (15 km). North Greenwich Underground Station is 13 minutes by foot and Westcombe Park Station is 24 minutes.

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The Pilot Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 325 out of 486 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 486 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 486 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 486 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 486 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were all very nice and helpful. Food was very good, especially the breakfast. Room was well equipped, clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the O2 - quirky but comfortable rooms with tea/coffee and toiletries - included full English breakfast too! Great price and would definitely return
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice freshly cooked breakfast. Staff very nice and so helpful. Good location for O2
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location, lovely staff and excellent value
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay - friendly staff and lovely food and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful stay in a good pub.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Could go into a full narrative but really three words suffice, excellent, excellent excellent👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff that helped us were lovely. I made a mistake on the booking and the staff were extremely helpful and were willing to help us out. The room was very clean and the bed was comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the second time we have stayed there for concerts ,it's so convenient for the O2 ,I will say one thing though I think it's quite expensive for one night ,but fabulous though
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel. 10 minute walk from the O2.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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

Great place to stay when going to O2

Great place to stay when going to O2. Ten minute walk from the arena. Lovely quirky pub with boutique rooms. We ate at the restaurant which was fab. We’ll definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ewa Iwona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was absolutely amazing. I arrived at 2pm and The menager was so nice to me that even check in was possible straight away. I received 10 procent discount with ordered food in pub downstairs. I never ate that good testing English breakfast like there. Place very highly recommend and I will for sure be back there myself .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Finbarr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely time at The Pilot - someday for the O2. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Great find

Very convenient location for a trip to the O2. Only a 10 minute walk from the O2. Room lovely and clean. Staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was amazing! Will definitely be going back here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

We stayed here as close to the O2. Only a 5 minute walk. Excellent location Very nice food, service and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service
Very querky and enjoyable but decor needs attention especially the windows
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10 staff we’re lovely, rooms were clean and better than expected. Perfect hotel if you’re going to the o2. Couldn’t recommend enough
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Pilot Inn is a unique blend of an historic building decorated in an imaginative modern way set amidst designer high-rise blocks. It also has the advantage of facing onto an attractive park leading to the O2 with all its amenities. Another bonus is the free car park and quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

O

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

Ideal solo traveller stay

Clean, beautifully presented and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jock

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for a trip to the 02. Loved the decor, staff friendly and breakfast choice was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

LIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good accommodation, bed was so comfortable. Easy walk to O2, they say 10 mins, i think more like 5mins. I would certainly stay again. Breakfast was excellent and bar had great fuellers beer.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bangin
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Haraldur

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

Really good stay

Really nice place, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Great stay - recommended

Hotel was excellent. Room comfy, staff really friendly and helpful, and convenient for the O2
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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