Aloft by Marriott London Excel

Hotels
Aloft
8.4 (6113 reviews)
One Eastern Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock , London , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Fitness facilities
Express check-out
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean and modern rooms
Cons:
Cold breakfast
Noise issues in some rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.13
Some reviews mentioned issues such as low water pressure and cleanliness issues in specific hotel areas.
Service
9.1
Numerous comments praised the staff for their friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
8.14
Generally great location for events, but some found it tricky to find late at night.
Room Quality
8.79
Rooms were described as modern, spacious, and well-furnished.
Amenities
8.62
Clean amenities with a pool and sauna available.
Value for Money
8.28
Good price-quality ratio mentioned, slightly pricey for some.
Food and Beverage
7.63
Breakfast was noted as disappointing in a few reviews with issues like cold food.
Overall Experience
8.5
Overall a positive experience despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 10:23

Property Description

Discover the perfect blend of style and convenience at Aloft London ExCel, your gateway to the vibrant Docklands.

Sleek Accommodations
Each spacious room is designed with modern elegance, featuring a 42-inch flat-screen TV and luxurious signature beds. Relax in large showers, and for those needing extra space, our suites include a separate living area.

Convenient Access
With the Prince Regent DLR Station just steps away, explore iconic destinations like Canary Wharf and the O2 Arena in under 10 minutes. Plus, London City Airport is less than a mile away, making travel a breeze.

Dining & Nightlife
Savor seasonal delights at Docksider restaurant, available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with 24/7 snack options from re:fuel by Aloft. Unwind at the lively WXYZ bar, where signature cocktails await.

Don’t miss the chance to experience it all; book your stay at Aloft London ExCel now!

Important information:

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 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 deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • 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 0 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for £30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 20 per day.

Location

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Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 6113 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.13
Service: 9.1
Location: 8.14
Room Quality: 8.79
Amenities: 8.62
Value for Money: 8.28
Food and Beverage: 7.63
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Zaheema family_with_children gb
10
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller ie
8
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Abdulla solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Location was spot on for the Excel Centre. Hotel was modern and contemporary with excellent room layout and feel. Staff were friendly. I was able to park my car easily. Nice bar/resturant.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Friendly staffs.

Cons:

Was not informed that parking is paid for before I chose the facility, the shower gel port was not refilled even after we informed staff at the reception

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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KÜBRA couple tr
9
Pros:

Location

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Sandra solo_traveller gb
4
The room does not reflect £593 per night !!
Pros:

The bar is lovely but expensive

Cons:

The room is very basic, very clean though.
The coffee is awful coffee bags with no taste, no spoons so difficult to get the bag out the cup. No duvet cover on the duvet

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Destiny couple gb
10
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Balife Mondesir couple gb
10
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Sarah family_with_children gb
10
Excellent property for a family stay
Pros:

Many thanks to the lovely colleague at reception and for the unexpected upgrade. I’d forgotten that I had accumulated Silver membership lol. The suite was spacious and so comfortable, perfect for a stay with an older child. Breakfast offered good variety and I appreciated that it was complimentary for my son.

Cons:

DLR closure made the location somewhat less convenient, but this was of course out of the property’s control.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Josh solo_traveller gb
1
The utter pits, but with striped carpets kids, how cool
Pros:

I didnt like anything, this place really sucks.

Cons:

What didn't I like, where do I begin? Its impossible to find, stuck between an airport runway and a system of docklands. Its in a motorway striven, wetland straight-jacket so there is nothing to walk to. You have to drink and eat in this tombstone to corporate mediocrity. They have put brightly coloured ill matching furniture in the departure-lounge style bar eatery which gives it a sort of kinda-garden feel if all the kids were heavily medicated and had lost any sense of fun. Its tacky and loud as the corporate decorator no doubt was emailed to achieve. They have also put some purple tiles on the facade and the odd bit of striped carpet in the hallways in a desperate attempt to appear 'cool' but like that uncle in the yellow cardigan its just sad. After my first warm bottled beer, I asked if my second could be cold. I was told the fridges weren't working, not before I was served of course, after. When I asked for a draft beer I was told they were out. Thats right a cold beer is beyond these people. That is setting the bar too high. The link to the internet wasnt working but a lovely young lady would scuttle around putting the underpinning domain number into your browser so you could get access but it couldnt be saved, so you needed her every time and ofcourse therefore no internet in your room. The food reflects TGI Fridays from the 1990s and is cooked or reheated by people who clearly eat elsewhere. And there are some weird little touches, although i booked a room for two, you get one can of water. One. I really cant convey enough how much i disliked this testiment to how a place looks and feels when the person making the key decisions, is in Denver. Awful.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth family_with_children nl
9
I had a wonderful stay here. The staff’s were excellent and amazing. When next I travel back to London we are definitely
Pros:

The property is well situated and is literally 5mins walk via the Hotel Lifts to prince Regents tube station. That for us was great.

Cons:

There was nothing I disliked about my stay. As a suggestion for further improvement, the seating provided in the accessible bathroom facilities could be made a little larger to enhance comfort for guests with disabilities.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Reda solo_traveller tr
9
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Lenka solo_traveller sk
9
Pros:

Vyborna poloha priamo pri Excel

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Castiel solo_traveller gb
9
If it wasn't for the price surge, this would been that good stay
Pros:

The staff were very helpful during our stay, they were very accommodating. Any questions we had were answered very quickly, the room itself was fantastic. We had a desk which was very helpful and the bathroom was very nice.

Cons:

The air conditioning did not work very well throughout our stay, so it wasn't very pleasant in the room as well as the mattress was not secure so it moved as we moved onto the bed.

The price surge due to MCM Comic-Con makes it something that I wouldn't pay for if given the choice. I appreciate that it is near the convention, however with the fact that parking is an extra £20 per night on top of this stay, I couldn't justify the price.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Radostin solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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SOPHIA family_with_children gb
10
I fully enjoyed my stay. I will definitely be coming back!
Pros:

I made reception aware that I would be checking in late (22.30 - 23.00) and they checked me in quickly as I arrived.
My suite was clean and the bed was extremely comfortable. I slept so well. I even requested a late check out which was given to me as a complementary.
Breakfast had a great selection. Everything fresh, hot (where needed) and the staff were extremely attentive.
I had dinner also in the Hotel restaurant which exceeded my expectations! I throughly enjoyed my steak and red wine and once again the service was 10 out of 10.

Cons:

The only thing was that I went into the lift after someone that had come out of the pool and so the floor was soaking wet. This could be a little dangerous for elder guests.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Nana couple dk
8
Very nice staff, nice location. Have already recommended hotel
Pros:

Friendly staff, good location, good food

Cons:

Water provided for one person in a room unless more is requested for

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Riana couple gb
8
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Nana couple dk
8
Very nice overall. Have already recommended it
Pros:

Location, friendly staff, good service

Cons:

Water provided for just one person in a room unless asked

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Susan solo_traveller gb
8
Lovely stay, good base for a weekend in London
Pros:

The location is perfect. Room is as nice and clean. Staff very friendly

Cons:

Only one can of water per room, really isn’t very good for two people, should provide at least water for both people.
Tea/coffee good but not very generous.

Pool lovely but no clean towels and no one to ask, which was very inconvenient.

2026-05-31 via Nuitee