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 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Aloft
Hotel chain/brand
Aloft

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
8.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Inga
    Latvia Latvia
    Staff is the highlight of this hotel ❤️. They were so kind&considerate that I wanted to hug them all :). Wonderful and professional people.
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The fact that I have stayed here three times and it is fantastic. The staff was amazing and sorted us out with where are room was and the lift system like using the card to access the room floor and only had to pay a additional £25 but just for a...
  • Chowdhury
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great hotel room size can be small but I don't understand why they have a cooker without any cookware
  • Jenna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really nice hotel, we had a lovely room on the 7th floor just a shame there is still work men around the hotel and work still being carried out. Hotel staff from reception, cleaners, bar staff, food staff everyone was very friendly and helpful....
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly staff on reception. Rooms very spacious and clean, nice decor.
  • Jackwoodroffe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was very clean and quiet and had all the expected facilities. The breakfast was well-cooked and very flavourful, with an expansive selection on buffet. The bed was very comfortable and the TV in the room was large and has many great...
  • Aisling
    Ireland Ireland
    We really enjoyed our stay at this hotel. It is conveniently located just beside the Prince Regent stop. We felt so safe going back from the city centre at night due to the hotels location. The room was spacious and clean. The shower was...
  • Gemma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The size of the rooms, the room set up facilities and the convenient location of the hotel to the excel and tube.
  • S
    Sunee
    Thailand Thailand
    All it lovely's everything thanks for your kind and next I will be again
  • J
    Jasmin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was spotless, plenty of facilities in the room and the lovely staff were quick to replenish tea, coffee water towels etc when needed. I had a slight issue with my tv and an engineer was at my door within one minute to resolve it. On the...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Docksider Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Local • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan
  • W XYZ Bar
    • Open for
      Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Modern

Facilities of Aloft London Excel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Private parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • 2 restaurants
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs £16 per day.
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Minimarket on site
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/beach towels
Wellness
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Aloft London Excel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
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.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per person, per night

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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBCash

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.

FAQs about Aloft London Excel

  • Aloft London Excel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna
    • Fitness
    • Swimming Pool
    • Fitness classes
    • Bicycle rental

  • The prices at Aloft London Excel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Aloft London Excel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Room options at Aloft London Excel include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Suite

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Aloft London Excel is 6.8 miles from the centre of London. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Aloft London Excel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet

  • Aloft London Excel has 2 restaurants:

    • Docksider Restaurant
    • W XYZ Bar