Title: The Kensington Hideaway Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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) # The Kensington Hideaway Hotel with a bar, steps from Kensington High Street ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3830000/3823000/3822942/32198999.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3830000/3823000/3822942/e96850e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3830000/3823000/3822942/ea5be062.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3830000/3823000/3822942/354d7115.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3830000/3823000/3822942/9d9504e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Just steps from Kensington High Street, Seraphine Kensington Olympia Hotel offers a stylish retreat with continental breakfast, a cozy bar, in-room WiFi, and proximity to Kensington Palace and Olympia Conference Centre. Guests consistently praise the helpful staff. 7.6 Good ## Popular amenities - - Bar - Air conditioning - 24/7 front desk - Housekeeping - Laundry ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 1 - Dec 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=3822942&PinnedHotelID=3822942&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=3822942&PinnedHotelID=3822942&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 2 - Dec 3](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=3822942&PinnedHotelID=3822942&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=3822942&PinnedHotelID=3822942&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 5 - Dec 7](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=3822942&PinnedHotelID=3822942&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=3822942&PinnedHotelID=3822942&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 12 - Dec 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=3822942&PinnedHotelID=3822942&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=3822942&PinnedHotelID=3822942&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 7 of 7 rooms ![Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3830000/3823000/3822942/9d9504e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Renovated in 2025 Premium bedding Portable fan - 110 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Large Single Bed ![Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3830000/3823000/3822942/9d9504e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Queen Bedroom ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Renovated in 2025 Premium bedding Portable fan - 194 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![King Bedroom | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3830000/3823000/3822942/d7459bfc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### King Bedroom ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Renovated in 2025 Premium bedding Portable fan - 248 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3830000/3823000/3822942/b8fa68fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Bedroom ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Renovated in 2025 Premium bedding Portable fan - 183 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ![Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3830000/3823000/3822942/9d9504e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Accessible Single Bedroom ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Renovated in 2025 Premium bedding Portable fan - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLondon-Hotels-Seraphine-Kensington-Olympia-Hotel.h3822942.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLondon-Hotels-Seraphine-Kensington-Olympia-Hotel.h3822942.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%7C51.49932%2C-0.19738&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nDcw10hEBWouxiHlvTuAA8FWep8=) 225 Kensington High Street, London, London, England, W8 6SA #### What's nearby - Kensington High Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles - Holland Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles - Design Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Cromwell Road - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Kensington Gardens - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles #### Getting around - High Street Kensington Station - 4 min walk - Kensington (Olympia) Station - 14 min walk - London (LCY-London City) - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Megan's on the High Street Restaurant - ‬1 min walk - ‪Cafe Le Monde - ‬3 min walk - ‪GAIL's Bakery - ‬2 min walk - ‪The Design Museum Kitchen - ‬3 min walk - ‪Joe & the Juice - ‬3 min walk ## About this property ### The Kensington Hideaway Upscale hotel remodelled in 2025 and located near Kensington High Street Close to Kensington Palace and Imperial College London, The Kensington Hideaway provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks at this hotel include: - Full breakfast (surcharge), a front desk safe and a 24-hour front desk - Free newspapers, local meal delivery service and smoke-free property - A lift Room features All 59 rooms feature comforts, such as premium bedding and heated floors, as well as perks, such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces. 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Preferred Hotels and Resorts London City Centre - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 1,485 reviews £260 includes taxes & fees 14 Dec - 15 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=60280897&PinnedHotelID=60280897&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - No on-site parking available - Offsite parking available (GBP 44 per day) ### Food and drink - Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 16 for adults and GBP 10 for children - A bar/lounge ### Things to do - Stereo ### Family friendly - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Free newspapers in lobby - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - High-pile carpet in room - Lift - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible lounge - Wheelchair-accessible path to lift - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk - Wheelchair-accessible restaurant ### More - 1 building - Renovated entire property - November 2025 - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Hypo-allergenic bedding - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Slippers - Soap - Toilet paper - Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request) - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 45-inch flat-screen TV ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Espresso maker - Free bottled water - Meal delivery service ### More - Air conditioning - Desk - Desk chair - Free daily newspapers - Heated floor - Heating - Iron/ironing board on request - Laptop workspace - Laptop-compatible safe - Phone - Portable fan - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Renovations and closures This property is closed from 7 July 2023 to 1 September 2023 (dates subject to change). ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 10 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Deposit: GBP 50 per accommodation, per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 16 for adults and from GBP 10 for children - Nearby parking fee: GBP 44 per day (328 ft away) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit 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. ### National rating This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England. ### Property is also known as Best Western Seraphine Kensington Olympia Best Western Seraphine Kensington Olympia Hotel Best Western Seraphine Olympia Best Western Seraphine Olympia Hotel Kensington Seraphine Hotel BEST WESTERN Seraphine Kensington Olympia Hotel London, England BEST WESTERN Seraphine Kensington Olympia Hotel London England Seraphine Olympia Hotel Seraphine Kensington Olympia Seraphine Olympia Seraphine Kensington Olympia Hotel London Seraphine Kensington Olympia Seraphine Kensington Olympia Hotel Hotel Seraphine Kensington Olympia Hotel London Seraphine Kensington Olympia Hotel Hotel London ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Kensington Hideaway pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at The Kensington Hideaway? > The Kensington Hideaway doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at The Kensington Hideaway? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. ### What time is check-out at The Kensington Hideaway? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Kensington Hideaway located? > Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Kensington High Street and Kensington Gardens. Hyde Park and Kensington Palace are also within 1 mile (2 km). High Street Kensington Station is only a 4-minute walk and Earl's Court Station is 13 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Kensington Hideaway Reviews 7.6 ### Good 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) ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location ### 8.2 Staff & service ### 7.2 Eco-friendliness ### 7.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 231 8 - Good 453 6 - Okay 192 4 - Poor 79 2 - Terrible 46 ### 8/10 Good #### craig 22 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Staff very friendly, nice comfortable room with o come back to after 2 busy days sightseeing. ##### craig Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Reda 31 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Good service , clean rooms , good location ##### Reda Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 4 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Really enjoyable stay, especially for the price. Was offered a free drink upon arrival and continental breakfast was included. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David 29 Aug 2022 Liked: Staff & service Really friendly, helpful staff. ##### David Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Helen 28 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Really good stay in a good location although I missed not having a cooked breakfast ##### Helen ### 8/10 Good #### Desmond 17 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort Ideal area for what we wanted from the weekend. Good and efficient service, very satisfied with my stay ##### Desmond Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan 20 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Check-in and out were very easy processes the staff was friendly and helpful, the room was clean and just what I needed, close to tube station and with walking distance to many activities and dinning options. ##### Jonathan Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sering Omar Faty 3 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It got the job done and the staff were nice and helpful! ##### Sering Omar Faty Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Lasse 25 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Thanks for a pleasant stay at your hotel! We had a nice stay at Seraphine. The staff were lovely and did everything they could to give us a great stay. The beds were a bit too hard and the rooms a bit small, but we would return next time aswell! ##### Lasse Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Linda 7 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Lovely stay staff were all very friendly, room nice & clean & our window over looked a side street & didn’t hear any traffic noise, continental breakfast was included in the price & had a nice selection 5 minute walk from the underground would stay again ##### Linda Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Qamar 11 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Happy stay We had a pleasant stay. The room was fine. Bed was comfy and the room was clean. For the money we paid it was excellent value for money. ##### Qamar Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Natalie 25 Jul 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Hotel was closed for refurbishment ##### Natalie Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim 6 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The hotel staff were always helpful. Husai went the extra mile and got us a table for 8 on a very busy weekend ##### Kim Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Jaclyn 17 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Had a great stay at the Seraphine Kensington Olympia Hotel in October. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They do a nice little breakfast each morning for getting coffee/tea, juice, and toast/fruits. The location is very convenient for using the metro system or even walking many places. ##### Jaclyn Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### liat levi-kopelman 31 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service like: location, staff, service didnt like : room size, breakfast ##### liat levi-kopelman Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Mindy 21 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Comfortable Convenient for a Kensington stay. Close to the Tube. ##### Mindy Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mr Mark 4 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Daughter’s graduation Outstanding customer service. All staff where extremely helpful and made our stay an absolute delight. ##### Mr Mark Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jeremy 3 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### Bijou or just tiny? We’ll located, clean and friendly. Good inclusive breakfast. The rooms are just too small. ##### Jeremy Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Rebecca 18 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Exactly what we needed We had 1 night in London to see a performance in Royal Albert Hall, we needed a triple room which isn't easy to find in London. This hotel provided that plus is on a bus route direct to Albert Hall so was perfect for our needs. The room was comfortable and functional, breakfast was decent, staff were excellent. ##### Rebecca Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Danny 7 Jul 2022 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Dilapidated Run down and dusty, staff were very good ##### Danny Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Sarah 13 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort Very friendly and helpful staff. The room was really hot and the windows can’t be opened so it was a bit of an uncomfortable nights sleep. Despite that the room was a nice size and had everything I needed for my stay. I would visit again as it is perfectly situated for shops, restaurants and Holland Park. ##### Sarah Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Amanda 5 Sept 2022 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Very disappointed Very small beds room was tiny, carpet was worn so much so the pattern was gone. Possibly the noisiest hotel I have ever stayed in ##### Amanda Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Chris 28 Sept 2022 Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very hard for seniors to access too many stars They did not have the rooms that I booked so we did NOT STAY at this hotel had to find another hotel. ##### Chris Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Karol 21 Aug 2022 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities #### Not 4 stars max 2 It was strong smell from the bathroom and shower head covered with limescale. ##### Karol Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Milagros 23 Sept 2022 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The tile in the bathroom floor was broken and had no grout to unite tile with tile. The lid on garbage can in bathroom was broken. Mold in the bathroom ceiling ( I have pictures) Wifi was consistently busy. ##### Milagros Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022 ## 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) > > [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) > > [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) > > [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) > > [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) > > [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) > > [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) > > [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)