London ICC Conference Center and Excel Arena
The ExCel conference centre (convention or exhibition) is the chosen venue for numerous small and large events throughout the year. The building incorporates the UK’s largest flexible auditorium, with a capacity of 5,000 seats, and also houses a banqueting hall for 3,000 guests and 17 meeting rooms within the ExCel conference centre (convention or exhibition). The building is capable of managing large scale exhibitions and events within its arena, which have included the X Factor, the Clothes Show and the British International Motor Show. Nestled in the heart of the city, the ICC ExCel is well connected, providing easy access via numerous routes.
Hotels near Excel exhibition centre are linked to the Docklands Light Railway by two stations, with regular shuttles to and from Canning Town Station and the City Airport Station. Being situated within close proximity to London City Centre, a short visit to the ICC ExCel also offers visitors the opportunity to explore the many attractions that the city has to offer.
Cheap Accommodation near Excel Centre and Arena
A short journey on the Tube makes sightseeing simple, with quick transfers from the centre to any of the city’s tube stations. The O2 Arena is nearby, located in the area of North Greenwich, which is an entertainment venue that regularly hosts concerts, sports and theatre events. The O2 Arena can be reached by the Emirates Air Line cable car system.
Additionally, Canary Wharf is located not far from your ICC ExCel hotel and offers a superb variety of bars, restaurants and entertainment and events. Further afield, the city offers plenty of famous historic attractions, including several World Heritage Sites.
Visitors can explore the Tower of London, spend time at the British Museum or see priceless works of art at the National Gallery. Home to the British Monarchy, a tour of the city gives access to many Royal Residences, such as Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace.
Reasonably Priced Accommodation – Where Should I Stay ?
The huge variety of accommodation near the Excel in the local area means there is plenty of choice for visitors who are planning to visit the International Convention Centre. There are many cheap hotels in the Docklands area, but there are also many apartments for rent or a choice of b&b or bed and breakfast options.
One of the prominent Excel London hotels in the area is the London Marriott at West India Quay in the Docklands, a 5 star hotel that offers luxury facilities and easy access to the exhibition centre.
Cheap Excel London hotels in the area are also not difficult to find and one of the most popular is the Ibis Styles in Newham, which is located right opposite the centre. For a more personal experience, visitors may prefer a b&b or bed and breakfast, in which case the City Hotel in Aldgate East offers good value. Alternatively, apartments for rent can offer complete freedom, such as Franz Central Apartments, situated in Rotherhithe.
It’s important to see exactly what’s included in the room rate. Does your property have free Wi-Fi for instance which can be essential for a business traveller ? Is there private car parking ? What’s the distance between your Excel hotel and the ICC or the nearest tube station ?
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Some Facts and Location
Name : ExCeL London, The International Convention Centre London (ICC)
Location : on the northern quay of the Royal Victoria Dock in London Docklands, between Canary Wharf and London City Airport.
Address : 1 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1XL, United Kingdom
For Sat Nav purposes it’s recommended to use postcode – E16 1DR.
Postcode district : E16
London Borough : Borough of Newham
Region : East London
County : Greater London
Tel : +44 20 7069 5000
Owned : by Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company
Opened : in 2000
Nearest Airport from London ICC Excel ?
The nearest airport is London City Airport, just 5-minutes away.
Nearest Hotels : Hotel near Excel London can be booked in East London, and Docklands area close to London City Airport.
Attractions nearby E16 1XL sat nav postcode – Western Gateway
Thames Barrier Park (North Woolwich Road, London E16 2HP, England): nicely landscaped park. It can easily be reached by the Dockland Light Railway at Pontoon Dock Station.
Newham City Park (Stanisfield Road, E6 5LT, England): small city farm which is free to visit.
Thames Clippers (Unit 12, The Riverside Building, London E14 0JY, England (Victoria)): fun and relaxing boat trip through London. It’s a wonderful way to travel up the River Thames.
Geffrye Museum (Kingsland Road, E2 8EA, England): lovely museum with a series of room settings from the 17th century through to the present day.