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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David solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Matt couple gb
10
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Janette family_with_children gb
8
Overall we had a wonderful stay with the location and the pool. We would definitely stay there next time in the area.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Bathrooms

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Grace Samantha couple gb
8
2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Carla couple gb
9
Great location and lovely hotel, would recommend
Pros:

Amazing location for the excel centre, great room and restaurant.

Cons:

No guarantee of a parking space, we were lucky and got one but could be an inconvenient if there were no spaces.

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Amber couple gb
9
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Bony solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Jonathan family_with_children gb
9
The hotel staff were excellent from reception, restaurant and cleaning. Great value and would return
Pros:

The room and breakfast were very good.
The young man on reception was excellent and helped us with a taxi which was very hopeful.

Cons:

Unfortunately the DLR was having engineering works carried so travel was difficult but no fault of the hotel.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Alison solo_traveller gb
8
Great location for excel
Pros:

Location was perfect - I was attending a conference at the excel and it was raining heavily. Luckily this is right at the end of the centre! Check-in was smooth, rooms are clean with a nice feeling of space. There's a gym and pool here too, although I was traveling too light to use. I needed to work so the wifi access was more than enough, and a decent selection for dinner. Bed was comfy because I slept soundly! I would stay here again.

Cons:

Toiletries are basic, although I'm sure you could ask for anything you needed.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Hannah solo_traveller gb
10
Aloft May '26
Pros:

The location was perfect for what we needed. Staff were exceptionally friendly, the room was clean and had amazing facilities -the aircon was especially needed for the heatwave!

Cons:

There was nothing I could think of to not like, a really great hotel and stay

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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khadija couple gb
10
I had a nice relaxing getaway the staff were very accommodating and the hotel is exceptionally beautiful. Thank you for
Pros:

The property was beautiful I really enjoyed using the spa facilities.

Cons:

It was extremely cold because of the air-conditioning so it did take awhile for me to turn it off but other than that, the day was lovely.

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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hayati solo_traveller fr
10
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Tanya extended_group nl
9
Leuke citytrip naar London
Pros:

Mooi hotel, vriendelijk personeel. Openbaar vervoer dichtbij. Heel fijn verblijf.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Tarun family_with_children gb
8
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Vanessa couple gb
5
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Adam solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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vernon solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Afsana couple gb
5
I like the hotel. I’ve been here a few times however it’s not the best and it is a little bit overpriced.
Pros:

It was nice and spacious

Cons:

The TVs were really complex. We had to call the engineer three times. They also had to move our room because the TV didn’t work, which was a massive inconvenience

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Donna solo_traveller gb
7
Good but needs some improvements.
Pros:

Liked room and restaurant staff.

Cons:

Unclear signage regarding parking and where to pay for guests.
Reception staff person who initially dealt with us on arrival and security person, were unwelcoming.
We were informed that there are no baby changing facilities (even though high chairs are provided) in the restaurant or public area toilets. Guests we invited for dinner had to use our room on 6th floor.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Bianca solo_traveller gb
4
2026-06-10 via Nuitee