Novotel London Excel

Hotels
Novotel
8.4 (6196 reviews)
7 Western Gateway Royal Victoria Dock, , London , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
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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 6196 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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Louise family_with_children gb
10
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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achilleastolios solo_traveller gr
8
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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David family_with_children fr
7
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Sam solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Patricia couple gb
8
Overall, apart from the issues previously mentioned, we enjoyed our stay.
Pros:

The hotel was in a good location. The restaurant had a very good outlook and our evening meal was very good. The staff on reception, the bar and in the restaurant were helpful and polite.

Cons:

Our room was very hot so we had to have the ac on during the night which was quite noisy. (We could not open the window.) When we went down to breakfast we could not find a table that had not been cleared or if they had been cleared, they had been not cleaned.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Debra solo_traveller gb
4
Ok but nothing dpecial
Pros:

Room was clean

Cons:

Room was basic. Breakfast was poor value for money

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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tisunr2026 Business
10
👏 4th Cyber 100 Club - 2-3 Jun 2026 London
Pros:

May I also take this opportunity to thank you and your wonderful team at Novotel London ExCeL for going above and beyond in helping make our event such a success. We have received overwhelmingly positive feedback from our guests, which is a testament to the team's commitment to continuous improvement, attention to detail, and willingness to incorporate feedback year after year to deliver a seamless and professional experience from start to finish.

Nothing was ever too much trouble, and every request was met with professionalism, warmth, and a genuine "can-do" attitude. It is always a pleasure working with a team that is so dedicated to ensuring the success of our event.

Thank you once again, Halima. Please also extend our sincere gratitude to Marta, Marcus, Akash, and the entire team for making us feel so welcome throughout our stay and for their outstanding support before, during, and after the event.

We look forward to working with you again in the future.

Best,
Tis

2026-06-10 via Tripadvisor
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shigenaka solo_traveller jp
8
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Muhammad couple gb
10
Brilliant stay. I love that they surprised me with an upgrade on such a busy weekend too
Pros:

Lovely staff, amazing room and they upgraded me too

Cons:

Clean and perfect

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Sylvia solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Fiona extended_group gb
9
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Katie couple gb
9
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Malcolm solo_traveller gb
10
Recommend and Will be back
Pros:

Location was perfect, the hotel was great, good and long full breakfast late checkout was very apprechiated

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Grzegorz solo_traveller pl
9
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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172kristyy Business
10
Convenient and good service
Pros:

Stayed here as it was next to my conference et Excel. Special thanks to Fouziha for finding the only room available for me to check in at 7am after a 24 hour journey from Australia. Great service much appreciated!

2026-06-07 via Tripadvisor
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Burak couple tr
1
Worst Hotel Ever!
Pros:

Very close to the Excel

Cons:

I cannot recommend this hotel under any circumstances. My stay was an incredibly frustrating experience that fell short in every possible category. The property is highly overpriced for the quality provided. Beyond the lack of value, the cleanliness was unacceptable; the rooms were far from the standard one would expect. To make matters worse, the staff appeared entirely indifferent to guest concerns. They promote a full-spa, yet upon arrival, I discovered that absolutely nothing was operational. It was an incredibly disappointing and unprofessional stay. I had to leave early. Avoid this place if you value your time and your money.

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Shanalle solo_traveller es
10
Excellent location, great service, fabulous room
Pros:

So close to Excel - fantastic if you are exhibiting or want to visit. Great service, good bar, excellent all round - staff are very willing to help and go above and beyond. I would definitely book it again .

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Andrea solo_traveller at
8
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Jannis solo_traveller de
10
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Haitham solo_traveller nz
7
Pros:

Close to london Excel center and to train station.

Cons:

Air condition not adjustable can be hot out side and in the room.
The room service was not done thoroghly every day with trash left in the room untill checkout

2026-06-06 via Nuitee