Located in London's Dockland area, this hotel features direct access to the Excel International Exhibition and Convention Center. Offering sleek, stylish rooms with free WiFi, it also has a gym, pool and lively bar. Featuring a 42-inch flat-screen TV and a signature bed, each spacious room at Aloft London ExCel also enjoys modern styling. Rooms all have a bathroom with a large shower, while the Suites have a separate living area. Dogs can be accommodated, and the property can provide dog beds. Both Canary Wharf and the O2 Arena are 10 minutes away via the DLR and Tube, with Prince Regent DLR Station 328 feet from Aloft. The new Elizabeth Line is only a 10 minutes walk and the London City Airport is less than a mile away. Docksider restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner serving seasonal food, along with Docksider Delivers available every day from 5.30pm. Sweet and savory snacks are available 24 hours at re:fuel by Aloft and the vibrant WXYZ bar offers a range of signature cocktails.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Aloft
Hotel chain/brand
Aloft

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 full beds
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Sustainability
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.

  • Certified illustration
    Green Key (FEE)
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.5
Free Wifi
8.3

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Morris
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    It’s a great location and friendly staff. I will definitely come back again.
  • Sawyer
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    The service was great, everyone was very friendly.
  • Steven
    the United States the United States
    The location was very convenient to the underground/train-station. The staff was friendly, the shower water pressure and temperature was perfect. Also recommended using their sauna and steam room.
  • Ian
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Easy to reach by road and fantastic staff, from the lady on reception who came out to move her own car when all the parking spaces were taken when we arrived, to reception staff who allowed us to check in early, and catering staff who were...
  • Grace
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Housekeeping staff were wonderful and helpful whenever we needed something, Front desk were a great help when our initial room had broken AC stuck at 24° they immediately moved us and apologised. We stayed same time in 2023 and the restaurant...
  • Jodie
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Room is well appointed, modern, very clean and the bed is exceptionally comfortable. Standout for me at the hotel were the staff members - everyone at breakfast was excellent and attentive with special shout out to Manju with his welcoming smile...
  • Warner
    the United States the United States
    Excellent location, despite the construction going on (its not their fault) excellent communication prior to our arrival, and very accommodating to my brother’s needs. They let us check in early due to our situation. Check in was fast and...
  • Aldrich
    the United States the United States
    The convenience of the Tube next to the property. The hotel gave me a little but meaningful birthday treats. I genuinely liked it. I mentioned it prior to booking it and the hotel actually paid attention to it.
  • Immaculee
    Sweden Sweden
    Everything was perfect Staff Breakfast Comfortable bed Location
  • S
    Simon
    the Netherlands the Netherlands
    The hotel was spotlessly clean and the room was very comfortable. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Very easy to access public transport from the hotel.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Docksider Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Local • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan
  • W XYZ Bar
    • Open for
      Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Modern

Amenities of Aloft London Excel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Private Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 2 restaurants
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs £16 per day.

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Express check-in/out
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
  • Room service

Safety & security

  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safe

General

  • Convenience store on site
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Indoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels

Spa

  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Aloft London Excel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £25 is required on arrival. That's about $31. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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 Aloft London Excel 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 damage deposit of £25 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Aloft London Excel

  • Guests staying at Aloft London Excel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Aloft London Excel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Aloft London Excel has 2 restaurants:

    • Docksider Restaurant
    • W XYZ Bar
  • The prices at Aloft London Excel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Aloft London Excel include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Suite
  • Aloft London Excel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Fitness
    • Swimming pool
    • Fitness classes
    • Bicycle rental
  • Aloft London Excel is 6.8 miles from the center of London. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.