Travel and Accommodation

Getting Here and Getting Around

For information about getting to east London and getting around, please click here.

For details of coach parking facilities and other useful coach information in London, please click here (Transport for London).

Coach Parking Facilities

ExCeL London
ExCeL London is delighted to offer a new coach parking facility for London. ExCeL London is easy to get to from M25, M11, A406 and A13 and is ideally located for access to London from Prince Regent DLR. Parking costs just £15 per 24-hours and drivers will be able to buy lunch at Stevedores (weekdays only) and newspapers and cigarettes at Whistlestop. There are also a seating area and toilet facilities. To pre-book your space contact ExCeL London on +44 (0)20 7069 4511 or visit the 'How To Get There' section on the ExCeL website. www.excel-london.co.uk

Tower Hamlets
Wapping - Wapping High Street (opp. Police Station), E1 1 bay
Isle of Dogs - Saunders Ness Rd, 2 bays
Bethnal Green - Cambridge Heath Road, 2 bays
Mile End - Copperfield Road, Off Mile End Park, 1 bay

Canary Wharf
Coaches will be able to park in Trafalgar Way although there are no specific allocated coach bays. Trafalgar Way can hold up to approximately 25 coaches. It is recommended that the Estate Control Centre is notified in advance on +44 (0)20 7418 2606. Please have the name of the coach company, vehicle type, driver's name and registration number to hand. For those visiting the Museum in Docklands, there is one drop-off point on Hertsmere Road. A little further away, there are still coaching bays at Millharbour and Lightermans Road accommodating approximately 30 coaches.

Pool of London
Four new 20 minute set down/pick up bays can be found in Morgans Lane (off Tooley Street), near Hay's Galleria and HMS Belfast. Take the first entrance left past Hay's Galleria, the bays are at the rear of the next building and about 40 yards from the two venues.

The new development called Tower Place near the Tower of London offers a mixture of drop-off and parking spaces in their underground car park. Tower Place also provides excellent toilet facilities and a waiting area. Overnight stays, from 5pm till 9am, cost £20.

Blackheath and Greenwich
The main free parking facility in Greenwich is in Charlton Way on the A2, south of Greenwich Park, although Norman Road also offers free parking and Park Row (entrance to the Old Royal Naval College) has one space for which there is a charge. Greenwich's set down/pick up point is located opposite the Ibis Hotel/Café Rouge in Stockwell Street.

Southwark
There are eight 20 minute set down/pick up points along Southwark Street and at the south end of Southwark Bridge for attractions such as Shakespeare's Globe, Tate Modern. One point is located at the East end of Southwark Street, which is conveniently placed for Southwark Cathedral, the London Dungeon, HMS Belfast, Hays Galleria and the Tower Bridge Experience, even though the other points are only a five/ten minute walk away.

Tour Guides

For your visit to east London you can hire the services of a guide, specialising in all manner of subjects. For more information on how to do this, contact the following organisations:

Association of Professional Tourist Guides
Tel: +44 (0)20 7505 3073
Email: aptg@aptg.org.uk
Website: www.touristguides.org.uk

The Guild of Registered Tourist Guides
Tel: +44 (0)20 7403 1115
Email: guild@blue-badge.org.uk
Website: www.blue-badge.org.uk

Greenwich Tour Guides Association
Tel: +44 (0)20 8858 6169
Email: guides@greenwichtours.co.uk
Website: www.greenwichtours.co.uk

Go East London
Tel: 020 8883 4169
Email: info@goeastlondon.co.uk
Website: www.goeastlondon.co.uk

Accommodation

There is an increasing amount of accommodation in the area offering visitors a wide choice of where to stay.

Hotels

Britannia International Hotel ****

163 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SJ
DLR: South Quay
Tel: +44 (0)20 7712 0100
Fax: +44 (0)20 7712 0099
Group booking contact: Sarah Wilson
Email: sarah.wilson@britanniahotels.com
Website: www.britanniainternationalhotel.co.uk

The International is situated in a tranquil setting on the water’s edge in the Heart of London’s Docklands. A haven of luxury and comfort, yet within easy reach of the City of London, the West End and some of London’s top attractions. The hotel offers spectacular panoramic views of London, including the Millennium Dome, Canary Wharf, Greenwich, the River Thames and the London skyline.

It has 442 well-appointed air-conditioned rooms with double rooms as standard, to a variety of luxury penthouse suites, some with balconies. It has 3 restaurants, 2 bars, a health club and business services.

Custom House Hotel

272 - 283 Victoria Dock Road, London E16 3BY
DLR: Custom House
Tel: 020 7474 0011
Fax: 020 7476 0005
Website: www.customhouse-hotel.co.uk

The 278-room Custom House Hotel, with its professional and friendly staff provides a comfortable environment and offers great value for money. Ideally located for tourist travellers, the hotel is situated in the heart of London Docklands, opposite ExCeL London, the international exhibition and conference centre and only a short distance from London City Airport, Canary Wharf and Tower Bridge.

The hotel offers four different dining options: Camelia Restaurant, The Lighthouse Café/Bistro, Victoria Pub and Ho Lee Chinese Restaurant.

Express by Holiday Inn London Limehouse

469-475 The Highway, London E1W 3HN
DLR: Limehouse
Tel: +44 (0)207 7913850
Fax: +44 (0)207 7913851
Group bookings contact: Joanne Cutt
Email: info@exhi-limehouse.co.uk
Website: www.exhi-limehouse.co.uk

The Express by Holiday Inn London Limehouse is a purpose built new hotel offering comfortable rooms with modern facilities and a fresh outlook. The hotel is located between the Docklands and the City, offering good transport links to Bank/Tower Gateway and Canary Wharf. Continental breakfast is always included in our prices.

Express by Holiday Inn London Royal Docks***

1 Silvertown Way, London E16 1EA
DLR & Underground: Canning Town
Tel: +44 (0)20 7540 4040
Fax: +44 (0)20 7540 4050
Group Bookings Contact: Anna Prater
Email: info@exhi-royaldocks.co.uk
Website: www.exhi-royaldocks.co.uk

The hotel offers fresh, uncomplicated and modern accommodation, ideally suited for the value-conscious traveller. Excellent standards of service, cleanliness and high standards in the rooms are prioritised throughout all the aspects of the service.

The ExCeL Exhibition Centre, vibrant Canary Wharf, Docklands with all its attractions, London City Airport and central London are all accessible within minutes by the Jubilee Line and DLR station situated opposite the hotel. The Royal Docks is a superb value for money option.

Ibis London ExCeL**

9 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Docks, London E16 1AB
DLR: Royal Victoria
Tel: +44 (0)20 7055 2300
Fax: +44 (0)20 7055 2310
Group Bookings Contact: Nina Santi
Email: h3656-RE@accor-hotels.com
Website: www.ibishotel.com

Located alongside the Royal Victoria Dock just three minutes walk from the Custom House DLR station. Aimed at the budget-conscious traveller the hotel boasts facilities to cater for every guest with all spacious bedrooms. As well as a 24-hour hot snack service available from the bar or reception, the hotel’s ‘La Table’ restaurant offers a buffet of hot and cold meals and salad bar. The hotel also boasts an eight-hour breakfast service from 4am to midday for both early and late risers.

London Marriott West India Quay Hotel & Executive Apartments

22 Hertsmere Road, Canary Wharf, London E14 4ED
DLR: West India Quay
Tel: 020 7093 1001
Fax: 020 7093 1000
Email: helen.rowe@marriotthotels.com
Website: http://marriott.co.uk/

The new West India Quay Marriott & Executive Apartments forms part of a stunning landmark development in London's prestigious Canary Wharf area.

The slender 32-storey tower stands across the dock from Canary Wharf and next to Grade I listed warehouses that have been transformed into trandy vibrant bars and restaurants. London City Airport is approximately 10 minutes away and the West End can be reached in 15 minutes by tube. ExCeL Exhibition Centre is only approximately five minutes from the hotel by DLR to Custom House station.

Novotel London ExCeL****

7 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Docks, London E16 1AA
DLR: Custom House
Tel: 0870 850 4560
Fax: +44 (0)20 7511 4865
Group Bookings Contact: Nina Santi
Email: h3656-RE@accor-hotels.com
Website: www.novotel.com

Located alongside the Royal Victoria Dock. The Upper Deck incorporates a restaurant overlooking the water, a stylish bar and a smart coffee lounge, as well as a dedicated meeting and conference suite of 12 rooms, all with natural light. The hotel also boasts a leisure and fitness suite with floor-to-ceiling windows, relaxation area, sauna and steam room.

Ramada Hotel and Suites London Docklands

2 Festoon Way, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1RH
Tel: 0870 111 8779
Fax: 0870 111 8789
Group booking contact: Terri Lynn
Email: sales@ramadadocklands.co.uk
Website: www.ramadadocklands.co.uk

Opened in November 2003 with 153 rooms and 71 suites/apartments, it is located in an exceptional waterfront location, minutes from London City Airport, ExCeL and Canary Wharf. With air conditioning, supremely comfortable beds and treble glazing, a restful night awaits at the Ramada Hotel and Suites. The hotel provides excellent guest care and facilities in a stunning new contemporary development. Easily accessible from M11 and M25.

Threadneedles

5 Threadneedles Street, London EC2R 8AY
Tel: 020 7657 8080
Fax: 020 7657 8100
Email: resthreadneedles@theetoncollection.com
Website: www.theetoncollection.com/hotels/threadneedles

Threadneedles is centrally located in the heart of the Square Mile, providing easy access to the City's art galleries, theatres, museums and historic monuments.

Group Accommodation

University of East London Docklands Campus

Docklands Campus, 4 — 6 University Way, London E16 2RD
DLR: Cyprus
Tel: +44 (0)20 8223 2669
Fax: +44 (0)20 8223 2989
Website: www.uel.ac.uk/conferences

The University of East London Docklands campus is located facing the Royal Docks and overlooking London City Airport. On site the campus boasts over 350 single room all en suite, for either self-catering or bed and breakfast stays. The DLR Station is situated within the University grounds making access ever so easy. Special rates offered to both groups and individuals.

YHA Rotherhithe **

Island Yard, 20 Salter Road, Rotherhithe, SE16 5PR
Tube: Canada water/ Rotherhithe
Tel: 0870 770 6010 (Inside UK) or +44 207 232 2114
Fax: 0870 770 6011 (Inside UK) or +44 207 237 2919
Email: rotherhitheGB@yha.org.uk
Website (London Specific): www.yhalondon.org.uk
Website (Association Site): www.yha.org.uk

Within easy reach of the Tower of London, east London, the Pool of London and many other London and Greenwich attractions, this modern Hostel, located on the banks of the river Thames, offers a high standard of facilities and comfort; all bedrooms have en suite shower and toilet provision.

Queen Mary, University of London
Mile End Road, London, E1
Tube: Mile End
Tel: 020 7987 5387
Fax: 020 8983 0146

Urban Learning foundation
56 East India Dock Road, London E14 6JE
DLR: East India Dock
Tel: 020 7987 0033

London Regatta Centre
Dockside Road, E16
Tel: 020 7511 2211

Binnie Court
40 Greenwich High Road, London SE10 8LF
DLR: Greenwich
Tel: 020 8694 2789
Fax: 020 8469 3372

St Christopher's Hostels

There are four fantastic St Christopher’s Hostels throughout east London, including three in the Pool of London, as well as a hostel in Greenwich. Each providing you with an ideal location to fully explore all there is to see and do in this wonderful part of London.

LSE Butlers Wharf Halls of Residence
11 Gainsford Street, Pool of London, London SE1 2NB
DLR: Tower Gateway, Underground: Tower Hill, London Bridge
Tel: 020 7407 7164
Fax: 020 7403 0847