What is Royal Docks like?

Travelers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in London's Royal Docks neighborhood. Be sure to check out Thames River and Thames Barrier Park as part of your Royal Docks travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Royal Docks?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Courtyard by Marriott London City Airport is the highest ranked property in Royal Docks. This hotel is a short 13-minute walk from ExCeL Exhibition Centre, and it offers a restaurant and a bar. Another favorite option in the neighborhood is London City Airport Hotel .

How many hotels will I find in Royal Docks?

Expedia has 113 hotels and other accommodations in Royal Docks to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater London area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Royal Docks, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals in Royal Docks.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Royal Docks?

To find more details about updating your trip to Royal Docks or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page .

What can I see and do in this London neighborhood?

Spend some time exploring the natural setting of Royal Docks with a visit to Thames River and Thames Barrier Park. A visit to Brick Lane Music Hall is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighborhood. O2 Arena and ExCeL Exhibition Centre are some favorite places to visit in the area around Royal Docks. While you're out sightseeing, Thames Barrier information Center and Teamsport London Docklands are a couple of additional sights to visit in London.

How can I get around Royal Docks and the greater London area?

If you want to see more of the city, London City Airport DLR Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Pontoon Dock Station and King George V DLR Station.

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Courtyard by Marriott London City Airport

Royal Docks

Veronika

￥16,972 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 26 - Jan 27

London City Airport Hotel

Royal Docks

Peggy

Home At City AirPort Excel EastLondon UN

Royal Docks

"Very disappointing and misleading experience This property was extremely disappointing and did not match the photos or description at all. The conditions were poor and felt uninhabitable. The listing is misleading—this is not a hotel or an apartment, but a very small room inside a house, which was not clearly communicated. The check-in process was very poorly managed. We did not receive any email or instructions on how to access the property. Additionally, the address listed on Hotels.com was...

Divya

￥24,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 26 - Jan 27

Destination London Docklands

Royal Docks

￥150,134 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 7 - Feb 8

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

8.4 km from Royal Docks

Janelle

￥21,242 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 1 - Feb 2

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

West End, 12.5 km from Royal Docks

ELIZABETH

￥16,483 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

The Z Hotel Trafalgar

West End, 11.9 km from Royal Docks

Sandra

￥12,798 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

Signature Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

STG Hotel Oxford Street formerly St Giles London Hotel

12.4 km from Royal Docks

Adorabella

￥15,134 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 1 - Feb 2

Point A Hotel London Kings Cross – St Pancras

11.9 km from Royal Docks

Todd

￥14,869 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 8 - Feb 9

Tudor Court Hotel

Paddington, 15.3 km from Royal Docks

Chris

￥13,479 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 8 - Feb 9

Royal National Hotel

Bloomsbury, 12.3 km from Royal Docks

Thao Phan

￥19,881 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 26 - Jan 27

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine

Strand Palace Hotel

City of Westminster, 11.6 km from Royal Docks

Megan

￥29,866 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 1 - Feb 2

Tribe London Canary Wharf

Canary Wharf, 4.1 km from Royal Docks

Julie

￥18,777 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

Premium Studio, 1 King Bed, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Marlin Waterloo

11.1 km from Royal Docks

Cheryl

￥20,966 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

The Royal Horseguards, London

City of Westminster, 11.8 km from Royal Docks

YING

￥31,225 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 15 - Feb 16

The Bailey's Hotel London Kensington

15.9 km from Royal Docks

Suzanne

￥28,167 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 1 - Feb 2

Brit Hotels Earls Court

16.9 km from Royal Docks

Blanca

￥11,698 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 2 - Feb 3

Grand Royale Hyde Park

16.1 km from Royal Docks

Karen

￥18,926 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 15 - Feb 16

Point A Hotel - Paddington

Paddington, 15.2 km from Royal Docks

Nicholas

￥17,779 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 5 - Feb 6

citizenM Tower of London

8.6 km from Royal Docks

Mahindra

￥21,878 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 30 - Jan 31

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