Title: Central Hotel - Hostel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Central Hotel - Hostel Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, 4-minute walk to Kensington Gardens ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/5000000/4994800/4994708/18960d98.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/5000000/4994800/4994708/d0ca652d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hallway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/5000000/4994800/4994708/e9923ed8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/5000000/4994800/4994708/0d06680a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Business centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/5000000/4994800/4994708/43cb39e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Central Hotel - Hostel offers a practical base near Kensington Palace. Guests enjoy WiFi in public areas and 24-hour front desk assistance, including luggage storage and tour help. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLondon-Hotels-Central-Hotel.h4994708.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLondon-Hotels-Central-Hotel.h4994708.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.51294%2C-0.19115&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JMwRbIVDPzVTj-OxDkoo9twiDSY=) 26 Princes Square, London, England, W2 4NJ #### What's nearby - Kensington Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Kensington High Street - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles - Hyde Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles - Marble Arch - 8 min drive - 1.7 miles - Oxford Street - 10 min drive - 2.3 miles #### Getting around - Bayswater Underground Station - 4 min walk - London Paddington Station - 17 min walk - London (LCY-London City) - 61 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Bayswater Arms - ‬3 min walk - ‪Hafez - ‬3 min walk - ‪The Phoenix Pub - ‬2 min walk - ‪Four Seasons - ‬4 min walk - ‪Guillam Coffee House - ‬2 min walk ## About this property ### Central Hotel - Hostel Hostel near Kensington High Street Close to Kensington Palace and Kensington Gardens, Central Hotel - Hostel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. You'll also find perks such as: - Free train station pick-up, luggage storage and a front desk safe - Smoke-free property, a TV in reception and tour/ticket information - A 24-hour front desk Extra amenities include: - Full-sized fridge/freezers, microwaves and ovens - Stovetops, cookware/dishes/utensils and heating ## Similar properties ![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5420000/5411500/5411412/fa75f469.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Strand Continental - Hostel London City Centre - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Business services - Bar 6.2 610 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=5411412&PinnedHotelID=5411412&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2840000/2831600/2831521/a7eacff5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kensal Green Backpackers 1 North Kensington - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Game room 5.2 778 reviews £56 includes taxes & fees 9 Nov - 10 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=2831521&PinnedHotelID=2831521&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1140000/1133600/1133530/3328443f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Generator London London City Centre - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Game room 7.2 Good 1,006 reviews £85 includes taxes & fees 1 Dec - 2 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=1133530&PinnedHotelID=1133530&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet ### Parking and transport - No on-site parking available - Airport shuttle at scheduled times - Free train station pick-up shuttle ### Things to do - TV in common areas ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (on request) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - 3 floors - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Shared bathroom - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### More - Heating - Shared accommodation ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 6 are welcome ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Children 6 years old and younger are not permitted at this property ### Property is also known as Central Hostel London Central Hostel Central Hotel Central Hostel Central Hotel - Hostel London Central Hotel - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Central Hotel - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation London ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Central Hotel - Hostel pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Central Hotel - Hostel? > Central Hotel - Hostel doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at Central Hotel - Hostel? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at Central Hotel - Hostel? > Checkout is at 10 AM. ### Where is Central Hotel - Hostel located? > Located in London City Centre, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Kensington Gardens and Kensington Palace. Kensington High Street and Hyde Park are also within 1 mile (2 km). Bayswater Underground Station is only a 4-minute walk and Queensway Underground Station is 7 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Central Hotel - Hostel Reviews 5.4 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 4.8 Cleanliness ### 7.6 Location ### 5.8 Staff & service ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 4.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 17 4 - Poor 5 2 - Terrible 9 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 16 Nov 2021 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities #### Sad looking place Reception team were nice and location was quiet. The condition of the property and cleaning standards are very disappointing. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021 ### 4/10 Poor #### KT, NY 1 Oct 2019 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities No cover sheet for blanket. I was so uncomfortable sleep in the bed without flat sheet. Need to bring your own towels shampoo and toothbrush. Everything is old and broke. ##### KT Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Rok 14 May 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Dont go here. Everything is horrible People live in the hostel. Rude staff. They dont speak english. Toilets dont flush... ##### Rok Stayed 5 nights in May 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 22 Mar 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This hostel is old, smelly, and very dirty. I don’t recommend it at all. So many other hostels around it that are way better and clean for the same price ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Andreas och Melina, Sverige 26 Jun 2013 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Obekvämt. Långa köer till toaletterna, receptionen öppen dygnet runt, ofräsch inredning. Dumt av hotellet att ge oss ett rum fullt med människor när vi kommer mitt i natten. Skapar irritation och det var inte så kul att sova i andra änden av rummet från sin partner för att sängarna är upptagna av andra. ##### Andreas och Melina ### 2/10 Terrible #### Michelle, Maastricht, Netherlands 9 May 2013 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort The only good thing about this hostel was that it's actually very central in Bayswater. But very difficuly to find when you're first arriving! I must have searched for about half an hour! The staff was friendly, but the state of the place was terrible! There were holes in the carpet in my room, the building is very noisy, I could hear exactly when my upstairs neighbours were moving around in their room (including in the middle of the night). So, I will not be staying here again on my next visit to London. ##### Michelle ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 7 May 2013 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Einfach GRAUENHAFT!!! Einfach GRAUENHAFT!!!! Alles voller Schmutz! Dreckiger Teppichboden, gebrauchte Bettwäsche (voller Dreck und mit Blutflecken am Leintuch)... Das Fenster ließ sich nicht richtig schließen, daher war es immer eiskalt! Das Bad war um nichts besser, Schimmel an jeder Ecke, Das Klo war ständig verstopft! Unterm Strich war mein Aufenthalt in diesem Hostel der pure Albtraum!!! ##### Verified traveller ### 2/10 Terrible #### Michael, California, USA 28 Apr 2013 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Would not stay again. OK if you have NO standards. I'm never very picky about where I stay as I tend to spend much more time out of my room than in it. I've stayed in hotels and hostels through out Asia, Europe, Africa, the US and Central America, from 5 star resorts to 1 star hostels, and never complain much. So this I think I can be rather fair in my description. The bad: -The rooms, and entire hostel, are dirty, falling apart, foul smelling and overall very unpleasant to be in. The mattresses are old, uncomfortable and covered in urine stains (everyone I looked at). The bunk beds are small, loud/rickety and packed with little room to move. You get a paper thin sheet (which you can actually see the stains through), a blanket barely long enough to cover your body (smelt dirty along with all the bedding) and a relatively comfortable pillow. The bathrooms are disgusting and have no male/female distinction, so that everyone ends up being covered in urine. Not too big a problem for me, being a male and always wearing shoes in the hostel, but the females (including my GF) hated it. We simply used the restrooms at restaurants during our time out. One of the receptionists was nice and seemed very friendly, the rest were rude. The cleaning staff were the worst, one actually kept trying to peak under the covers at my GF will she slept!? The rooms are very loud and you hear EVERYTHING from inside the hostel as well as on the street through the cracked windows which do not fully close. The good: The location is ok... That all... ##### Michael ### 4/10 Poor #### anonymous 25 Feb 2013 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### meh hard to find and bad rooms but fridge in double rooms... ##### anonymous ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 16 Jan 2013 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Be traped This is purely a refugee camp and I immediately went to out to find another hotel and waste of my money I must say. ##### Verified traveller ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 16 Nov 2012 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### bra läge, usel service Man får ju vad man betalar för. Rummen är helt ok å läget är toppen men personalen är bland de otrevligaste människorna jag stött på. Inte alls service inriktade. Hostlet är toppen om man endast planerar att sova där å inte ha några som helst krav på något. ##### Verified traveller ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 23 Sept 2012 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Delusione per questo Hostel l hotel in questione non mi ha per nulla soddisfatto in quanto le camere non erano pulite , le finestre non si aprivano bene e si creavano odori pesanti nella stanza...poichè non circolava aria per il ricambio. I bagni discreti, piccole le docce ... cucina oscena. ##### Verified traveller ### 6/10 Okay #### Nicola 15 Aug 2012 #### Decent and reasonably priced hostel I have read alot of negative review about this place, and I am sure some people have had a bad stay. However I wanted to balance things out. My boyfriend and I stayed just one night in this Hostel but we were pleased with our stay. The staff were friendly and helpful, the hostel was reasonably tidy, our beds were ready early so we could put our bags in our room. The beds had clean linen on and were actually very comfortable although quite squeeky. We were suppose to be in a 6 bed shared dorm but ended up only in a 4 bed quite was better. The guys we were sharing with were very quite and respectful.Yes the Hostel is pretty ruff around the edges and could do with quite a bit of refurbishments, but it is a cheap Hostel and for the price I think it is a good deal. Close to the centre of London. As long as yopu don't expect the Ritz and realise you are staying at the bottom end of the market, you will have a pleasent and Cheap stay! ##### Nicola ### 4/10 Poor #### Jeffrey, Ottawa, ON, Canada 10 Aug 2012 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### First time stay at hostel Having never stayed at a hostel before it's difficult to compare this stay versus other stays. I booked a single night here very last minute just so that I'd have a cheap place to sleep as I was in between hotel stays and didn't want to spend very much for a 9 hour stay. I didn't make use of any of the facilities aside from the bed. Although I personally would not book here again, this is probably a great hostel only for students or the budget conscious, I'm guessing. The hostel is pretty much the equivalent of an uncomfortable campus dormitory. However, the people staying here were quite friendly. The beds were uncomfortable and the floors felt dirty. Place felt very cramped. Only a single TV and computer terminal available to be accessed. Reception was located in the basement of the building, therefore not very convenient when having to transport ones luggage up several flights of stairs. ##### Jeffrey ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 14 Jul 2012 Liked: Staff & service, room comfort #### Bra boende för billig peng Man får vad man betalar för. En natt går hur bra som helst att bo här. Lungt område. Tänk på att puben stänger 23.00. ##### Verified traveller ### 2/10 Terrible #### len 24 Jun 2012 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### rubbish, unfriendly and slow service Unfriendly unhelpful staff. Place stinks and really run down ##### len ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 10 Jun 2012 Liked: Staff & service, room comfort Disliked: Property conditions & facilities #### Central Hostel : Un hôtel pour jeunes en plein Londres Hotel sympathique pour les jeunes, bonne ambiance. Attention, l'accueil se fait au sous-sol, ce qui peut rendre difficile l'accès. L'hôtel est propre mais est un peu vétuste. Cela dit, sa position est idéale (10min a pied de Queensferry qui est desservi par la ligne centrale, proche de Hyde Park) et le quartier proche est vivant et plutôt bien fréquenté. ##### Verified traveller ### 6/10 Okay #### Vincent 1 Jun 2012 Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Hostel basique dans quartier très sympa Positif : quartier très agréable, plusieurs stations de métro à proximité, commerces, environs de l'hostel calme, prix très avantageux. Négatif : douches pas pratiques pour se changer, pas de wifi, ordi mis à dispo très lent, personnel sympathique mais manque parfois de rigueur (attention aux changements de draps qui laissent croire que le lit est libre, difficile de savoir combien de personnes dans la chambre). Divers : beaucoup de francophones. ##### Vincent ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 27 May 2012 Liked: Staff & service #### Preis-Leistungsverhältnis gut! Sehr gute Lage. Preis-Leistungsverhältnis ist sehr gut. Es ist ein Hostel. Man kann natürlich kein Topzimmer wie in einem Hotel erwarten. Gemeinschaftsduschen und Toiletten waren sauber. ##### Verified traveller ### 6/10 Okay #### AEIOU, San Juan, Puerto Rico 20 May 2012 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities #### 50/50 Almost impossible to find!! Their "sign" is a small graffitti on the wall going to the basement where the reception is. If looking for this hostel, look down, not up for a sign. I spent over an hour looking for it. If you don't care about looks, this is the place. The beds were clean, the sink in the bedroom was clean but the carpet had holes and the floor creaked a lot. The internet is so slow, it's insulting and then they charge you for it!! They have shared toilet and shower. The room had good storage space but the TV didn't work and the fridge had a leak and the carpet was damp. This is really a place for students and/or young travellers. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful and if you have a problem, they will fix it for you. I don't know about the food because I didn't eat there so I can't comment on that. Some of the staff speaks spanish. If you decide to stay here, take the train from King's Cross to Bayswater and Central Hostel is just a few minutes walk away. It's got supermarkets, shops, restaurants, train and bus stops very close. ##### AEIOU ### 6/10 Okay #### Scat, New York, NY, USA 17 May 2012 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### No internet, great location The hostel was mostly empty, but space would be tight if it was crowded. There was no wireless internet, and you had to pay to use the computer. Security was good, as there was someone at reception 24/7 and you could have things locked away for you. There was a public kitchen and free tea/coffee available, but not much else. There was a public tv, but few channels. It was clean, and friendly, and well located. If you don't plan on spending much time there, it's a great place to stay on budget. ##### Scat ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joab 6 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Joab Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Rayan 7 Jul 2020 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Rayan Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 16 Mar 2020 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Michaela 20 Oct 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Michaela Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Radisson RED Hotel London Heathrow](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Radisson-RED-Hotel-London-Heathrow.h46218383.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton London Wembley](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Hilton-London-Wembley.h4921092.Hotel-Information) > > [ARK Canary Wharf](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-The-Collective-Canary-Wharf.h36660267.Hotel-Information) > > [Harbour Hotel Richmond](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Richmond-Harbour-Hotel-Spa.h10269.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton London Angel Islington](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Hilton-London-Angel-Islington.h436270.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton London - Docklands Riverside](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-London-Docklands-Riverside.h2456.Hotel-Information) > > [The International Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-The-International-Hotel.h1949.Hotel-Information) > > [Novotel London Canary Wharf Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Novotel-London-Canary-Wharf-Hotel.h16181347.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express London - Greenwich by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-London-Greenwich.h519817.Hotel-Information) > > [Aerotel London Heathrow Airport Terminal 2-3](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Aerotel-London-Heathrow-T2-T3.h21528024.Hotel-Information) > > [London Marriott Hotel Regents Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-London-Marriott-Hotel-Regents-Park.h4481.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Plaza London Park Royal](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Park-Plaza-London-Park-Royal.h15118023.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T4 by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-London-Heathrow-T4.h22336089.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre London Heathrow](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Radisson-Hotel-Conference-Centre-London.h48444523.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Terminal 2 and 3](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Hilton-Garden-Inn-London-Heathrow-Terminal-2-And-3.h33088275.Hotel-Information) > > [The Chelsea Harbour Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-The-Chelsea-Harbour-Hotel.h16413.Hotel-Information) > > [Tribe London Canary Wharf](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Tribe-London-Canary-Wharf.h83096424.Hotel-Information) > > [The Stratford, Autograph Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-The-Stratford-Hotel-London.h31325464.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton London Kensington](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Hilton-London-Kensington.h26612.Hotel-Information) > > [Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Thistle-London-Heathrow-T5.h882761.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel, London Canary Wharf East](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-New-Providence-Wharf-Hotel.h1658062.Hotel-Information) > > [Mercure London Heathrow Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Mercure-London-Heathrow-Hotel.h17586.Hotel-Information) > > [Sofitel London Heathrow](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Sofitel-London-Heathrow.h1740977.Hotel-Information) > > [The Gantry London, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Curio-Collection-By-Hilton-London.h48879811.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo London Heathrow Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Leonardo-London-Heathrow-Airport.h570358.Hotel-Information) > > [Aloft London Excel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Aloft-London-Excel.h4292527.Hotel-Information) > > [InterContinental London - The O2 by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-InterContinental-London-The-O2.h11518997.Hotel-Information) > > [MOXY London Stratford](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-MOXY-London-Stratford.h19544649.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton London Canary Wharf](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Hilton-London-Canary-Wharf.h1457899.Hotel-Information) > > [Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Renaissance-London-Heathrow-Hotel.h9944.Hotel-Information)