We Love —
- Staying in the closest hotel to the Excel Exhibition Centre, making it a great choice for a city break.
- Sitting out on the terrace bar, overlooking the River Thames and the shimmering lights of the capital.
- The choice between two modern rooms, each with a breakfast included each morning!
Customer reviews —
Novotel London Excel 4* —
This stylish and modern hotel boasts comfortable rooms in Docklands, next to the London Excel, and close to the O2 Arena, Canary Wharf and London City Airport.
The hotel is a short walk from the Canning Town underground station, from which you can journey further into the city centre and explore the range of shops, entertainment districts and theatre options on offer.
Admire the views of Victoria Dock from the Upper Deck restaurant and bar, relax in the sauna and steam room, or work up a sweat in the fitness centre.
Your Room —
This offer is based on a choice between a Standard Double Queen Room or Standard Queen Room with Sofa Bed.
Standard Double Queen Room (25 m²)
Unpack your bags and settle in for your stay in a Standard Double Queen Room, a relaxing retreat after a day of exploring the city.
Maximum room capacity
Standard Queen Room with Sofa Bed
With the amenities of a Standard Queen Room with an extra sofa bed for comfort and ease.
Maximum room capacity
Your Dining Choices
This offer is based on a Bed and Breakfast stay.
Whether it's a light bite or a couple of drinks, the Upper Deck Restaurant can cater to your tastes. The buzzing bar also offers the perfect place to enjoy an evening's entertainment or relax and unwind.
Your Time
Just for you:
- For stays of 3 nights and longer: one included St Paul's Cathedral ticket per person per stay
Start your day with a workout at the fully equipped fitness centre followed by a visit to the sauna. The hotel also features a modern steam room for guests to wind down after a long day of sightseeing.
Your Optional Excursions —
London Pass®: 80 Monuments & Attractions Included – Skip-the-line Access
Enjoy the best of London with your London Pass®!
Choose a 2-day London Pass and get ready to discover the best of the city’s monuments and attractions!
Palaces, museums, zoos, stadiums, galleries...you can visit over 80 of the English capital's main places of interest! The London Pass® is a complete sightseer credits package allowing you access to top London attractions and tours including a 1-day pass for a hop-on hop-off bus tour, a fun and practical way to travel between many of the city's landmark sites.
Simply scan your pass at the gate or ticket office to redeem your London Pass credits, and you’re in. Make use of your free London Pass guidebook to help you get your bearings in London and select which attraction to visit next. Your London Pass® also saves you time with fast-track entry, so you can make the most of everything the British capital has to offer!
Please note:
In light of the outbreak of COVID-19, attraction inclusions with the pass are subject to change and availability may differ from instructions on attraction websites; please click the link for the most up-to-date list of inclusions: londonpass.com/en-us/guidebook/great-pass
What's included:
The London Pass®
The guide to using the London Pass®
1-day hop-on, hop-off bus tour
Not included:
Public transport
Tips (optional)
All other extras
Important Information:
- Availability: every day
- Duration: 2 days
- Opening times: the museums, monuments, and attractions are generally open from 10am to 6pm
- When booking, you will receive your pass by email. You may then print out or present your pass on your mobile at the entrance of each attraction
- Please refer to the guide booklet included with your London Pass® for more comprehensive information regarding the opening hours for the different attractions
- The guide booklet is available in French, English, German, and Spanish Fast-track entry is available for certain attractions only
- Your London Pass® is activated upon first use
- The duration of the pass is counted in calendar days. For example, if you use your pass for the first time on a Monday at 4pm, Monday will be counted as a full day of use
- This option of the London Pass does not include a transport card
- The hop-on-hop-off bus tour is valid on 6 circuits covering some 70 stops for 1-day (regardless of the London Pass duration)
- The London Pass® does not grant access to temporary exhibitions or guided tours
- The London Pass® is not transferable
- Animals are not permitted
- The London Pass® has a “credits value” reflecting maximum gate prices (a total value of attraction admissions) and the number of days on your pass.
- When you book, you are asked to indicate a provisional date for your visit, but please note that the validity of your pass (2 consecutive days) begins from the date when it is first used. Even if you purchase the pass today, you can use it whenever you like during your stay (provided that this is within 12 months of your purchase date)
- Children under the age of 12 years must be accompanied by an adult
London Cruise Pass: 2 Days
Discover the great history of London during a cruise on the Thames.
Your journey through the capital and its rich past will begin at Westminster Pier, close to the abbey of the same name and Big Ben.
Snacks and refreshments are also available from the onboard bar.
This tour can also serve as an original and practical way of travelling across London, thanks to the 4 stops in practical locations: Westminster Pier, London Eye Pier, Tower Pier, and Greenwich Pier. Choose the duration of your pass and explore London in complete freedom!
Ticket to Windsor Castle
Explore Windsor Castle and visit the State Apartments with your ticket to Windsor, the royal family’s official residence!
Take a look around the oldest inhabited castle in Europe! Built 900 years ago, Windsor Castle is a medieval fortress, which has been home to kings and queens of England for centuries.
You can wander around the imposing building at your own pace, from the round tower to Saint George’s Chapel, via the cloister, north terrace and the Edward III tower.
You will also get the chance to visit the State Apartments and marvel at successive masterpieces and treasures from the Royal Collection. Enter the rooms where official receptions hosted by the royal family take place.
When the Queen is at home, the flag flies over Windsor and the Changing of the Guard takes place every day.
Stonehenge, Windsor and Bath Tour
Staying in London? Thanks to this excursion, in one day, you will be given the opportunity to visit three legendary tourist sites!
Windsor Castle
You will start this day trip with a visit to the famous Windsor Castle and immerse yourself in the incredible history of The Monarchy. The residence of Elizabeth II, known as one of the largest and oldest castles in the world, will enchant you with its spectacular rooms and luxurious furnishings. Visit St George's Chapel where the tombs of many kings including Henry VIII are located, and marvel at the famous Queen Mary's dollhouse.
Stonehenge
You will discover the mysterious site of Stonehenge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built over 5,000 years ago, this monument has captivated humanity over the centuries, being the subject of multiple theories that still fascinate and intrigue. Was it a religious temple? An astronomical clock? Or a Bronze Age cemetery? Make up your own mind!
Bath
Finally, head to another UNESCO World Heritage Site: the city of Bath. You will discover the magnificent 15th-century Bath Abbey and let yourself be charmed by the typical Georgian architecture of the historic city. Enter and admire the Roman Baths, world-renowned for the architectural splendour of monuments and pools, and feel the magic of this miraculously preserved site until its discovery in the 1870s. You will be back in London around 8:30 p.m.
Please note: Access to the Roman baths is temporarily prohibited due to sanitary measures, until further notice.
Priority Access to Hard Rock Cafe London with Gold Menu
Enjoy priority access to the Hard Rock Cafe in London and a Gold menu including a main course, a dessert and a drink (non-alcoholic).
Priority Access to Hard Rock Cafe London with Diamond Menu
Enjoy priority access to the Hard Rock Café in London and a Diamond menu including a starter, main course, a dessert and a drink (non-alcoholic).
Your Journey Novotel London Excel —
Flights:
It may be possible to choose from a selection of flight options at the next stage of the booking process. The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
London —
It’s difficult to summarise a city as eclectic and immense as London - with so many neighbourhoods, all with their own atmosphere and quirks, and a wealth of world-class galleries, museums, and restaurants, a trip to London is always going to be unique.
With a history stretching back to the Roman times, London has always been a melting pot of British and European culture. Get a taste for this history at the Museum of London or the British Museum. Creative types will feel right at home in Shoreditch, where you’ll find quirky street art, vintage stores, and plenty of cosy coffee shops. For a taste of the wealth and glamour, London is famous for, head to the western areas of Chelsea and Kensington, where you’ll also find a cluster of fantastic museums: the V&A, Science Museum, and the Natural History Museum.
For a more lazy break, make sure to stroll around some of London’s best parks - there’s a reason why it’s Europe’s first National Parks City! Travel to the southeast to see Greenwich, with its historic Observatory offering stunning views over the city’s skyscrapers. Or, take a wander over to the picturesque Hampstead Heath, an ancient park which was once just a small village outside the city.