Is parking available at the hotel?

Self parking is available on-site for a fee of GBP 15 per day. Parking is limited, and a reservation is not required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary full breakfast is served daily. Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults sharing a guestroom, with additional guests incurring breakfast fees.

Does the hotel allow pets?

Pets are not allowed at the property. However, service animals are exempt from this policy.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 15:00 until 23:59, and check-out is at 11:00. Early check-in and late check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances, wheelchair-accessible facilities, and elevators. Accessible rooms and bathrooms are available, ensuring comfort for guests with disabilities.

What is the hotel's location in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Docklands, within a 5-minute drive of ExCeL Exhibition Centre and Thames River. It is approximately 3.5 miles from O2 Arena and 4.3 miles from Tower of London, with public transport options available nearby.

What are the hotel's policies regarding children?

Up to 2 children aged 17 years and younger can stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding.

Holiday Inn Express Royal Docks London

Average nightly price at Holiday Inn Express Royal Docks by IHG by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$105
February	$132
March	$174
April	$151
May	$184
June	$185
July	$189
August	$135
September	$188
October	$192
November	$181
December	$158

What guests think

At Holiday Inn Express Royal Docks by IHG, travellers consistently highlight the convenient Canning Town location for the O2 and ExCeL, while feedback is mixed on room comfort, upkeep, and noise.

Rooms are basic and can feel compact, with several reports of poor soundproofing, warm temperatures or faulty air conditioning, and dated fittings. Cleanliness ranges from spotless to problems like stained carpets, mould, drain odours or damp smells. Breakfast is popular and included, though some mornings are crowded with slow replenishment or weak coffee machines. On-site parking exists, but a few reviews report vehicle break-ins; overall, expect a simple stay with friendly service.

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Facilities

On-site parking is available, but a couple of reviews report vehicle damage or theft.

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Felipe

Sep 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good hotel, around 5 min walk to the underground/bus station. Free parking, which is absolutely nice

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Priscilla

May 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We’ve stayed in a few Holiday Inns but this has to be the worst experience we’ve had. The room was a reasonable size for a HI but the bed was the smallest we’ve ever had on our UK trip! The bed was comfy but small and the pillows were very flat. We had a sofa bed as well but a bigger bed would have been better. The bathroom and shower were a good size though and the water was good. Breakfast was a disaster! We arrived before 9 thinking we’d avoid the early rush only to find very little on offer! When we asked if things would be replenished we were greeted with a non committal reply and no more food arrived!! There was no milk with the tea & coffee station so I had to carry my hot tea to the other side of the room and dodge the kids running around! There were many families there filling up on anything that was left and taking it away for their days food! Good thing we had a pre arranged lunch!! Parking available on site and reasonable at £15. Hopefully my next HI stay is better!!

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Aurel

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very bad experience overall. My car was stolen from the car park and the staff was saying this is always happening. I asked for cctv footage and they said they can't show me . I don't know what to say, either they know what happened or they don't care about customers service.

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Narinder

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Van was severely damaged with an attempted break in whilst in the Hotel car park

8

Kamaljit

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very good stay, excellent location for the O2 and very close to Canning Town tube station. Staff were very attentive and helpful. Lovely, clean but basic hotel with good links to central or Easy London. Breakfast a bit basic but generally good choice of cooked English and continental options. Secure on site parking for £20 per night. Little Sainsburys Local opposite which was handy too. Overall a good little stay and would book again if visiting the O2 or vicinity

8

Darren

Mar 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for the 02 5 minutes to the station, onsite parking the staff were very friendly our room was basic but clean and comfortable. Lots of choices for breakfast. Would recommended

10

John Richard

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed here for one night so that we could visit the Olympic Stadium at Stratford, to watch the MLB London Series. The staff were all friendly and helpful, car parking was available at the rear of the hotel priced at £15 per 24 hours. A 5 minute walk gets you to the Canning Town Tube station, so it is convenient.for travel around London. Breakfast was buffet style, and had a wide range of food that should suit all tastes. The Full English was good. The rooms were spacious and clean, so it was an ideal hotel for an overnight stay for us. I would use it again.

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: several guests found rooms spotless, while others reported stained carpets, mould, drain odours, or stray hairs.

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Matthew

Apr 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property was clean ,staff friendly, food lovely will come back again

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Maria

Feb 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I was put into room 315 twin room for me and my daughter and I was disappointed at the condition of the carpet stained on the entrance to the room and the back of the bathroom door wood panel chipped at the bottom. Also the painted surface near the toilet area was black from mould. I would not say this was a 3 star hotel more like a 2 star for the condition of the room I was put into and not liking the view at the back of the room looking at a derelict building not a pretty view. To finish on a positive note though the staff were friendly and attentive and the breakfast choice especially gluten free was good. Location of hotel excellent for tube station

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JULIA

Nov 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here for an event at the O2 but now realise there were better hotels much closer. This hotel was ok but the bed was a standard double 4’6” so smaller than a lot of beds in hotels now days but the worst thing of all was the terrible smell of sewage in the bathroom. Think they have a major problem with their plumbing.

6

SHEILA

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I liked that the hotel was near the Underground. The homeless encampment under the A13 highway was concerning. The staff was generally nice but one time, I asked the person at the desk for a “Do not disturb” sign and she was quite snippy. Another time, one of the dining room staff seemed terrified of my husband, though he was nothing but respectful and polite. The room was generally clean, but there was some mold around the caulk in the shower, and the shower itself was difficult to aim because it wouldn’t hold its position. Another issue was the stain on the wall. God only knows what it was.

6

Diane

Sep 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

TV signal almost non existent Toilet very difficult to flush Carpeting very stained Breakfast dry overcooked and only just warm

4

Shubh

Oct 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The bathroom and sink was really dirty the kettle was dirty and the floor mat was disgusting I will definitely not choose this hotel again.

10

Charlotte

Nov 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a family room - double and double-ish sofa bed. This made the room very cramped but the price was really reasonable so no complaints. Breakfast included too. Was most impressed by the level of cleanliness. All spotless.

10

Kirsten

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was nice. Sink in bathroom was partially blocked with other peoples hair though. Staff were friendly and helpful. Booked us a taxi to the O2. Breakfast was lovely. Overall great experience. Would stay again

4

Sarah

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pull out bed left no room to walk past, breakfast was very poor, coffee machines kept breaking and when they did work it was poor coffee. Staff stood around taking selfies, and pics of each other. Stayed in many Holiday Inn Express many times in many places and have always been very satisfied, but I definitely would not stay in this one again. Blood on the bedding, mould and hair in the bathroom and a dirty used cotton bud left on top of the toilet.

8

Emma

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and spacious. Shampoo and body wash supplied. Working being done in hotel and workmen very polite. Breakfast not the best!

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and can feel compact, with many noting uncomfortable sofa beds, poor soundproofing or road noise, and dated decor; several also mentioned warm rooms or faulty air conditioning.

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Abigail

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room wasn't sound proofed as advertised. The cleaners cupboard was next to our room and it was constantly banging closed while we were trying to have a nap before our night out. And we could hear the people in the room above. There is not enough storage space, a few coat hooks wild help. The sofa had stains on it. Need more

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Trudy D

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Our second stay. We love the area and the workers at the hotel. The hotel itself needs a refresh. Badly. We will be back in town but may not stay at the same place.

4

Michelle

Oct 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient for the tube. Uncomfortable sofa bed and very cold room, no sleep. Smell of smoke and then cannabis smell from the car park after having the window open to air the room. Sofa bed really needs replacing, impossible to sleep on it unfortunately. Very disappointed with the very basic facilities and lack of comfort.

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pete

Nov 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel for a couple of nights. Room had everything we needed. Not far from underground and bus stop. Breakfast was just ok. Wouldn't have paid extra for it. Pull out bed could have been comfier but all in all it was a nice stay

6

Niall

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Couldnt check in early, had requested this and called the day before stay & the morning of the stay. Family room, unable to pass the end of the fold out bed once it was out, it was terribly uncomfortable, main bed was good. Room didnt smell too nice id suggest the aircon unit long overdue service/cleaning filters etc. Bathroom smelt damp and musty Resulting inthe window being left open alll night and contending with the street noise instead. Breakfast surpassed expectations and was ok.

6

Hannah

Apr 14, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Convenient location but a hotel showing signs of wear & tear. Room needs new carpet & painting. Shower particularly - door damaged & paintwork patchy. Couldn't close the window. Work on street outside seems to have been going on forever - might look good when finished but currently depressing. Comfortable bed - I did sleep well but this isn't a cheap stay & a refurb needed.

4

Jenna

Feb 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were great and the location isn't bad but, as a family, the sofa bed was incredibly uncomfortable and the room is really little - plus our bathroom was in a bit of a poor state and the shower tray was cracked and very poorly patched up. The complementary luggage storage was a bit of a godsend however!

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Kirsty

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a good location for for the excel centre. The only thing thar lwt it down was that the sound proofing was not great. Could hear the road noise and people walk in the corridors. Apart from that everything else was good.

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Sarah

Feb 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was ridiculously hot when we arrived, we attempted to turn the aircon on which smelt so badly of mould we had to turn it off. As we needed to get the kids to bed we didn’t have time to speak to reception. The next day we switched the heating off and left the window open all day it was still too hot. What a waste of energy heating the hotel to that level! Also bed and pillows are not the most comfortable.

6

Nicki

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very good value but the air conditioning in our room didnt work and it was over a very hot weekend

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly and helpful, with smooth check-ins mentioned; however, some guests experienced queues or limited staffing at busy times.

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Po Chu Monique

Jul 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Insufficient staff.

8

Richard

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A good place. V friendly front desk service. Good breakfast and choice. Everything I needed for a business stay.

8

Suzanne

Apr 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We received a warm and friendly welcome upon arrival. The staff were helpful. The room was clean and we felt that, with breakfast included in the price, the cost was very reasonable. We were able to purchase 24 hours parking in the hotel car park, which was really helpful. The hotel was ideally situated for our visit to the O2. We would definitely stay again and recommend it to others.

10

Antony

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was in a good location the staff at front of house warm welcome dealt with everything in a good manner made thongs very easy will say that would use again and highly reccomended

10

EMILIO

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Claudio and the front staff were all very attentive and useful. Facilities were clean, and the breakfast was varied and of quality. I would recommend to my peers and family.

4

Lee

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When we arrived at 4 pm a massive queue was waiting to book in. The hotel was short of housekeeping staff and hardly any rooms were ready despite checking in already being open for an hour. No email warning people of this was sent. The room was ok but it was very tired. Rusty sink, dirty shower. The breakfast was poor. Such a small dining area for so many people. Half the food had run out an hour before breakfast ended and the staff were slow to replenish it. I even managed to gain a long black hair in my coffee despite me checking the cup first. Seemed to have come out of the coffee machine with the drink.

10

David

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good breakfast; convenient location: friendly staffs.

10

Rebekah

Jun 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff, clean hotel, very comfy bed and great choice of breakfast. Will definitely stay again.

10

Kirsten

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was nice. Sink in bathroom was partially blocked with other peoples hair though. Staff were friendly and helpful. Booked us a taxi to the O2. Breakfast was lovely. Overall great experience. Would stay again

10

William

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had nice clean air conditioned rooms. They served a great breakfast and offered great front desk help.

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Location

Very convenient for Canning Town station, the O2 and ExCeL, with easy links to central London; some rooms facing the road reported traffic noise.

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Daichi

Mar 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

very accessible by car, train,airport as well

10

Millie

Dec 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed here after a concert at the O2 arena and it was perfect. Such a convenient location being so close to a tube station, McDonalds, Sainsbury’s local etc. Check in was super easy and our family room (1 double a sofa bed) was PERFECT for the three of us. Beds were comfy and room was clean and surprisingly quiet facing the road. Excellent for a night or two, would definitely stay again.

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JW

Dec 22, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Convenient for Excel

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Pat

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

clean room. excellent to access o2/canning town station

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Kamaljit

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very good stay, excellent location for the O2 and very close to Canning Town tube station. Staff were very attentive and helpful. Lovely, clean but basic hotel with good links to central or Easy London. Breakfast a bit basic but generally good choice of cooked English and continental options. Secure on site parking for £20 per night. Little Sainsburys Local opposite which was handy too. Overall a good little stay and would book again if visiting the O2 or vicinity

8

Darren

Mar 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for the 02 5 minutes to the station, onsite parking the staff were very friendly our room was basic but clean and comfortable. Lots of choices for breakfast. Would recommended

10

John Richard

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed here for one night so that we could visit the Olympic Stadium at Stratford, to watch the MLB London Series. The staff were all friendly and helpful, car parking was available at the rear of the hotel priced at £15 per 24 hours. A 5 minute walk gets you to the Canning Town Tube station, so it is convenient.for travel around London. Breakfast was buffet style, and had a wide range of food that should suit all tastes. The Full English was good. The rooms were spacious and clean, so it was an ideal hotel for an overnight stay for us. I would use it again.

8

Mark

Jun 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A decently priced stay with good access to transport links

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Hebron

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

walkable to underground/train, grocery stores, a couple of eateries, friendly staff

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Kirsty

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a good location for for the excel centre. The only thing thar lwt it down was that the sound proofing was not great. Could hear the road noise and people walk in the corridors. Apart from that everything else was good.

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Dining

Breakfast is included and often enjoyed, but multiple reviews mention busy service with slow replenishment or weak coffee machines.

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Karin

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Spacious and clean room but breakfast could be improved as quality of food wasn’t good.

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Miroslaw

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay. Breakfast included . Perfect

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Lee

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When we arrived at 4 pm a massive queue was waiting to book in. The hotel was short of housekeeping staff and hardly any rooms were ready despite checking in already being open for an hour. No email warning people of this was sent. The room was ok but it was very tired. Rusty sink, dirty shower. The breakfast was poor. Such a small dining area for so many people. Half the food had run out an hour before breakfast ended and the staff were slow to replenish it. I even managed to gain a long black hair in my coffee despite me checking the cup first. Seemed to have come out of the coffee machine with the drink.

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Danny

Jan 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Overall good stay, convenient, good standard all round, bit of a bun fight a breakfast but staff worked really well. Would stay again

10

David

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good breakfast; convenient location: friendly staffs.

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pete

Nov 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel for a couple of nights. Room had everything we needed. Not far from underground and bus stop. Breakfast was just ok. Wouldn't have paid extra for it. Pull out bed could have been comfier but all in all it was a nice stay

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Peter

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely room, clean n spacious. Great breakfast n good WiFi x

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Kirsten

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was nice. Sink in bathroom was partially blocked with other peoples hair though. Staff were friendly and helpful. Booked us a taxi to the O2. Breakfast was lovely. Overall great experience. Would stay again

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Sarah

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pull out bed left no room to walk past, breakfast was very poor, coffee machines kept breaking and when they did work it was poor coffee. Staff stood around taking selfies, and pics of each other. Stayed in many Holiday Inn Express many times in many places and have always been very satisfied, but I definitely would not stay in this one again. Blood on the bedding, mould and hair in the bathroom and a dirty used cotton bud left on top of the toilet.

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William

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had nice clean air conditioned rooms. They served a great breakfast and offered great front desk help.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $105	2 $507	3 $507	4 $436	5 $278	6 $127	7 $217
8 $91	9 $90	10 $160	11 $159	12	13 $136	14 $277
15 $158	16 $178	17 $196	18 $437	19 $326	20 $157	21 $246
22 $245	23 $446	24 $205	25 $240	26 $187	27 $201	28 $239
29 $112	30 $172

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