- Pets allowed
- Swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safety deposit box
- Luggage storage
About this property
Located in London's Dockland area, this hotel boasts direct access to the Excel International Exhibition and Convention Centre. Offering sleek, stylish rooms with free WiFi, it also has a gym, pool and lively bar. Featuring a 42-inch flat-screen TV and a signature bed, each spacious room at Aloft London ExCel also enjoys modern styling. Rooms all have a bathroom with a large shower, whilst the Suites have a separate living area. Dogs can be accommodated, and the property can provide dog beds. Both Canary Wharf and the O2 Arena are 10 minutes away via the DLR and Tube, with Prince Regent DLR Station 100 metres from Aloft. The new Elizabeth Line is only a 10 minutes walk and the London City Airport is less than a mile away. Docksider restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner serving seasonal food, along with Docksider Delivers available every day from 5.30pm. Sweet and savoury snacks are available 24 hours at re:fuel by Aloft and the vibrant WXYZ bar offers a range of signature cocktails.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Parking on site
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- 2 restaurants
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar

Sustainability
- Green Key (FEE)
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Dovile
United Kingdom
“It was clean and tidy - very simple hotel - staff was absolutely amazing! They made my stay very pleasant” - Marina
United Kingdom
“The comfort of the room and the swimming pool. Also, I want to thank Kay at the reception for giving me a room with a coffee machine when I requested one.” - Lynn
United Kingdom
“The pool was really good. Needs better direction how to get into it, but really good for the location” - Sherri
United Kingdom
“The staff were wonderful, everyone was so accommodating, welcoming, and just overall lovely! The bar tender Alex was wonderful, and always had a smile on his face. But all of the staff were great. The hotel was nice, and perfect location for the...” - Muhammad
Pakistan
“Staff was amazing location was amazing and the amazing clean and hygiene rooms” - David
United Kingdom
“This place is unbelievable can't fault it for anything spotless beautiful rooms and breakfast was top star the staff very polite anything u needed u only have to ask within 5 mins it was there Floor 2 direct to trains which was fantastic, swimming...” - Sarah
United Kingdom
“Location Gym facilities Comfort of room Breakfast included” - Aktar
United Kingdom
“Staff at concierge and house keeping were very attentive and friendly. We phoned early and asked if we can check in early and they allowed us, and we asked if we can check out a bit later, they gave us one hour extra. Which was so kind of them.” - Cordelia
United Kingdom
“The room was well equipped and clean. Food was just lovely!” - Cameron
United Kingdom
“Good location, late opening pool and sauna facilities, nice interior very modern, nice sized room with good AC.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Docksider Restaurant
- CuisineLocal • International
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan
- W XYZ Bar
- Open forDinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceModern
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 17 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
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
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.






The fine print
The credit card used at time of booking must be valid for the entire stay. Please present the credit card used to make your reservation upon check-in at the hotel. Please note that in the event that you cannot produce the same credit card, the hotel reserves the right to ask for an alternative method of payment.
Credit/Debit Card Policy:
Debit and Credit cards will be authorised at check-in for the amount of your stay, plus an amount to cover incidentals. The authorisation will hold the funds until check out, at which time the amount actually incurred during the stay will be charged. Authorised amounts may take up to 30 days after departure to be released by your bank or financial institution and the hotel will not be responsible for any resulting fees or charges.
Payment Policy:
Third Party Credit Card: Third party credit card forms are not accepted. Bank transfers and CHAPS payments are accepted. Please note that the hotel does not accept third party bookings paid by credit card: contact the hotel directly for information regarding bank transfers.
Cheque: Banker cheques are not accepted. Traveller’s cheques are not accepted for payment or exchange. Guest must show valid passport for the transaction.
Direct Bill: Direct billing is only available after approval of the credit manager. The company to be invoiced must fax an invoice request to the hotel and include the specific charges to be invoiced.
Dogs weighing less than 40 pounds (18.14 kilograms) are allowed in guest rooms at no extra charge. Guide dogs are not subject to weight limits. A pet liability waiver must be signed upon arrival. A “pet in room” sign must be displayed on a guest room’s door. Dogs cannot be left alone in a guest room, must be leashed or muzzled in public areas, and are not allowed in food and drink venues. The hotel reserves the right to charge a guest’s credit card for additional cleaning and excessive damage caused by a dog.
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.
Please inform Aloft London Excel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A damage deposit of £25 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.