Novotel London Excel

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Novotel
8.4 (6454 reviews)
7 Western Gateway Royal Victoria Dock, , London , GB

Paid
Children 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

Location

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Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 6454 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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MUHAMMAD • family_with_children • il
5
Ok
Pros:

Near the metro station

Cons:

They didn't bring us water every day. We have to ask them to send, and they obligate us to bring it by ourself.
I book a superior room, it has to be ready with other clean kit, like the ear cotton, slippers, tooth brush... but there wasn't

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
9
Clean, modern, convenient
Pros:

Modern, clean, good location. Great staff

Cons:

Room wasnt quite ready at check in time

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Praveen • solo_traveller • in
5
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Marcello • extended_group • lu
9
Pros:

Great service by staff; our flight was cancelled and they offered us a meeting room for a couple of hours to work. Thank you, Halima!

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Lucy Simpson • solo_traveller • gb
2
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Diyar • couple • gb
9
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Inez • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Location
Good view
Convenient spot

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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MUHAMMAD KASHIF • family_with_children • ae
5
Reception staff needs training to be customer oriented. Housekeeping staff needs to do their job on daily basis.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Staff, housekeeping and reception

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Tomasz • extended_group • pl
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Graeme • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Graeme • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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DR SWETA • solo_traveller • in
9
Pros:

We liked the location and the room!

Cons:

Signage at night on top of hotel wasnt working.
Breakfast menu was same daily.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Ricardo • family_with_children • pt
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Adam • couple • gb
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Damaris • family_with_children • us
5
Cons:

My experience at reception was mixed. There were three receptionists on duty. The two closest to us didn't acknowledge us at all as they were busy on their computers/phones. The third receptionist eventually attended to us.

I had accepted a paid upgrade offer sent to my email weeks before arrival, but at check-in they acted as if I had upgraded myself on my own and spent several minutes going back and forth double-checking.

At dinner, we arrived at the restaurant and the waiter passed us at the door without a hello or welcome. We found a table ourselves and sat for 20 minutes with no one approaching us. I had to go to the bar to ask for service. The same waiter who had ignored us at the door then came to take our order and the first thing he said was "we're closing in 45 minutes." It felt like we were intentionally left sitting there because it was close to closing time so they would not have to serve us.

In the morning we went for breakfast (we had chosen to pay on site). The lady at reception was very nice. However, when we got to the restaurant, all the tables were occupied and the unoccupied ones were dirty. There was a clean section that was barricaded. We went back to reception to inform her and she said it was okay to go past the barricade and use the clean side. A lady with two kids went before us and sat down, we followed. Before we could even sit, a staff member came shouting from the other end of the cafe "don't sit there." I explained politely that we were directed by reception since there was no clean table available, but the approach was very rude.

The room itself was nice and comfortable, but we stayed for a couple of days and despite requesting it, our bedding was never changed and our toiletries were never refilled.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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leanne • solo_traveller • gb
6
Ariana concert
Pros:

Beds were comfortable. Room was clean

Cons:

Sink in bathroom had a pungent garlic smell

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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kathryn • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Joe • solo_traveller • gb
1
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Staff very rude on check in. Requesting ID, credit card used for payment as these "are a legal requirement since February". This was almost midnight and after checking in online certainly not welcome.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Juan Ignacio • solo_traveller • es
8
Pros:

Buen hotel a buen precio, bien conectado con los transportes, y con zonas de restauración cercanas.

Cons:

Está lejos del centro, aunque lo sabíamos, mucho transporte público para ir a todas partes.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Rozeena • extended_group • gb
10
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee