Novotel London Excel

Hotels
Novotel
8.4 (6261 reviews)
7 Western Gateway Royal Victoria Dock, , London , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Great amenities
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Overpriced breakfast
Room discomfort

Categories

Cleanliness
7.11
Many reviews complain about unsanitary conditions and dirty rooms.
Service
9.58
Guests mention friendly and helpful staff multiple times.
Location
9.62
Convenient location close to local attractions and transport.
Room Quality
7.07
Issues with room cleanliness and comfort reported.
Amenities
9.1
Facilities available but some amenities like coffee in room need improvement.
Value for Money
8.06
Breakfast deemed overpriced, affecting overall value perception.
Food and Beverage
8.11
Mixed reviews on food quality and breakfast service efficiency.
Overall Experience
8.58
Experience varies, positive aspects balanced by significant cleanliness issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 13:02

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just 150 metres from the ExCeL Exhibition Centre, the Novotel London Excel offers easy access to key landmarks like the O2 arena, Canary Wharf, and London City Airport.

Modern Rooms and Amenities
Enjoy stylish and modern rooms at Novotel London Excel, each equipped with a spacious work area, laptop safe, minibar, and private bathroom for your comfort and convenience.

Scenic Dining and Relaxation
Indulge in brasserie cuisine at the Upper Deck Restaurant & Bar with stunning views of the Royal Victoria Dock and London skyline. Unwind in the sauna or make use of the fitness facilities during your stay.

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Novotel London Excel. Book your stay now for a memorable London getaway.

Important information:

Minors under 18 must be accompanied by parents or legal representatives. Third person named by parents must present their written authorization (certified signature).

Up to 2 children (under 16 years) can stay free (with breakfast) when sharing a room with adults. Families also get late check-out on Sundays (until 17:00).

Please note that the credit card used to book must be presented on arrival.

Pets can be accommodated for an additional charge of GBP 20.Please inform 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 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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: LCY

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 25 per day.

Location

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Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 6261 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.11
Service: 9.58
Location: 9.62
Room Quality: 7.07
Amenities: 9.1
Value for Money: 8.06
Food and Beverage: 8.11
Overall Experience: 8.58
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Ilaria couple it
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Pros:

Struttura a pochi passi dalla metro

Cons:

Pulizia non all’altezza

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Lee solo_traveller gb
9
Fantastic will come again and highly recommend margarita pizza room service
Pros:

The reception staff Sara was the best! She checked us in and out and was just perfect!

Cons:

The carpets need a clean

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Laila solo_traveller mt
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Esther couple gb
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cristelle couple fr
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Pros:

La propreté, proche du métro

Cons:

Le lit était dur. Mais c’est le pire qu’on puisse dire

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Kazutoyo solo_traveller jp
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2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Yatim couple id
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Pros:

The cleaning service was poor

Cons:

Unworthy

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Nora couple ie
10
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Chancellevie couple gb
10
Clean, accommodating, beautiful design, comfortable stay
Pros:

Very nice, clean and comfortable, especially in the hot weather the AC works very well . The staff were very accommodating with a positive attitude! Wilk definitely be staying again. The hotel is beautiful and the food is really good too

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Claire solo_traveller gb
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Shaun solo_traveller gb
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Novotel, you should know better.....
Pros:

Sadly, there was nothing that could redeem this visit, apart from the fact that it was next door to where I was working the next day. I have travelled the world in my line of work, and this has been one of the worst (in fact, it might even be the worst) hotel stay I have had. Also bear in mind this is a Novotel, not a Travelodge or a Premier Inn. They should know better.

Cons:

Upon arrival, the room was sweltering hot. A facilities team were working through EVERY room as the AC was NOT working for the whole hotel, on one of the hottest days of the year to date. I intended to work/eat in my room that evening. I looked for a room service menu. There wasn't one. After being hung up on THREE times by room service on the room phone, I contacted reception who suggested I went downstairs to talk to them. I was told that they don't have room service menus in the room due to sustainability (allegedly) and I had to place my order at reception, which I did, including a glass of wine. I was then offered a paltry free drink voucher which I HAD to use at the bar, not on my room service order (go figure). When the woman I was talking to left to go to the kitchen to place my room service order, another member of staff told me that there SHOULD have been a menu in my room.

I went over to the tiny bar in the reception area. There were six people in the bar, and three at the bar awaiting drinks. A total of nine people. There was no-one behind the bar at this point. I asked the three men at the bar if they had been served yet. They told me they had been waiting about 15 minutes for someone to appear. The barman then did appear with drinks for the six sitting down, with numerous errors in their order. After waiting for about 15 minutes, I gave up and headed back to my room, minus my free drink.

To give an idea of times, I went down to reception at approximately 8.30pm to place my food order. I finally got my food at 9.40pm. Not quite when I was hoping to eat. I was not able to get much work done either, as the room was so hot. I had been told by reception to open my window. I called reception again at about 10pm about the heat. The same woman answered the phone and promised me a facilities engineer would attend. He did, with a fan. He also told me that I should NOT have had my window open to allow the system to work.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Samantha Illingworth extended_group gb
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2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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virginia solo_traveller es
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Pros:

La limpieza y las instalaciones.

Cons:

Algo alejado del centro

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Despoina solo_traveller gb
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