London · United Kingdom

Aloft London Excel

One Eastern Gateway

Location

This the only hotel directly connected to the ExCel exhibition centre, just 4 km from London City Airport, offering a prime location for the 2012 London Olympics. The DLR and Jubilee Line take guests to the city centre, which is in less than 2 km away, allowing guests to breeze into the buzz of Central London. The hotel offers a shuttle service to Canary Wharf. The O2 Centre is also very nearby. Other nearby airports include Heathrow (some 39 km), Stansted (55 km) and Gatwick (75 km).

Facilities

12 suites and 240 double rooms are located on 8 storeys and can be reached by lift. Multilingual staff at the reception are happy to assist guests at the reception desk round the clock. Check-in and check-out are available 24 hours a day. A cloakroom, a safe and a currency exchange service are available. Wireless internet access (no extra charge) allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The hotel offers a number of facilities for guests with disabilities. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. Children can enjoy the playground. Additional facilities include a newspaper stand. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park. Further services and facilities include medical assistance, a laundry service and a coin-operated laundry. Travellers with bicycles can make use of the on-site bicycle storage area. Complimentary newspapers are available.

Rooms

Rooms feature a living area, a kitchen and a bathroom. Air conditioning and individually adjustable heating ensure comfortable temperatures. A balcony is included as standard in some rooms. All rooms are carpeted and include a king-size bed. Children's beds and extra beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator, a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. There is also a washing machine and an ironing set. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer. Wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms guarantee guests with limited mobility a carefree stay. The hotel has family rooms, non-smoking rooms and smoking rooms.

Sports/Entertainment

The pool complex includes both indoor and outdoor pools, which are in part heated. Fine weather can be enjoyed on the terrace. The hot tub in the pool area promises pure relaxation. Sport and leisure facilities at the hotel include a gym, billiards and aerobics. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a beauty salon, massage treatments and hydrotherapy treatments. Additional amenities include an entertainment programme for children with a number of fun activities.

Meals

Various dining options are available, including a dining room, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. Guests can enjoy the culinary delights of the non-smoking, air-conditioned restaurant, which provides high chairs for children. A wide variety of dishes are served at all three main mealtimes. Guests can enjoy lunch and dinner as a set menu. Special culinary options, such as diet meals, are also available. The hotel also offers special catering options.

Payment

The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard.

Check-in: 12:00 pm
Check-out: 02:00 pm
Rooms: 252