About this property
Located in London's Dockland area, this hotel features direct access to the Excel International Exhibition and Convention Center. 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, while 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 328 feet 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 savory snacks are available 24 hours at re:fuel by Aloft and the vibrant WXYZ bar offers a range of signature cocktails.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Adebodun
United Kingdom
“Room was clean, breakfast excellent and check-in was swift.” - Walthrust
United States
“I love how clean it was, the view was nice. It had a pool which was cool.” - Parm
Ireland
“The room was spotless, and the staff were invaluable and friendly—great options for breakfast.” - Adam
United Kingdom
“very clean , quiet, close to light rail - great swimming pool and gym , which we used. will stay again and amazing value for london. quiet location.” - Ivy
United States
“Great location close to LCY Decent size clean modern room friendly staff I had a great stay” - Jessica
United States
“I was visiting London for a convention and the location of this hotel was perfect. The second floor has a connecting deck to the Excel center, so it takes 2 minutes to get there. The steam room and sauna are both great, as is the pool! Would...” - Morag
United Kingdom
“Clean and friendly, good breakfast, comfy room - excellent black out blinds. Pool small and warm (not many changing spaces) but fun and a bit of a bonus. Bit further out of you’re here to see the city but easily accessible - just factor in the...” - Gerda
Netherlands
“I love their climate system- the temperature in the hotel feels natural and pleasant- not too warm or cold. Their pool is generously heated. Breakfast is as expected. Easy to reach by car as it's at the fringe of London. Metro is nearby.” - Ethel
United Arab Emirates
“Excellent hotel due to the Proximity to the London Excel Center. Staff was very polite and helpful” - Joe
United Kingdom
“Everything, was so smooth. The hotel has a luxurious feel to it and we felt very comfortable there.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Docksider Restaurant
- CuisineLocal • International
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan
- W XYZ Bar
- Open forDinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceModern
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs 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 authorized at check-in for the amount of your stay, plus an amount to cover incidentals. The authorization will hold the funds until check out, at which time the amount actually incurred during the stay will be charged. Authorized 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.
Check: Banker checks are not accepted. Traveler’s checks 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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details 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 by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.