The best London hotels near The O2 arena
An expert guide to the best hotels near The O2 arena in North Greenwich, including the top places to stay for brilliant views, cocktail bars and easy access to the venue and underground stations, in locations including Greenwich and Canary Wharf.
InterContinental London – The O2
Greenwich, London, England
8Telegraph expert rating
Get to The O2: on foot. Journey time: 10 minutes. The hotel couldn’t get much closer to The O2. The domineering white curves of the dome, and much of the Canary Wharf skyline, can be seen from the hotel. A covered walkway links the hotel lobby to the main concourse, meaning you can get from room to venue in less than 10 minutes. Head to the Eighteen Bar on the top floor for the best views, which include the twinkly lights of Canary Wharf. Come here for pre or post-concert cocktails (which feature fashionable spirits such as pisco and mezcal; from ￡14) and light, Asian-inspired snacks such as crab and rock shrimp dumplings. The 453 rooms are spread across 18 floors, and all have views of Canary Wharf, the river or The O2. Colour schemes are neutral and technologies up-to-date. Read expert review From ￡135 per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
Sunborn London
Canary Wharf, London, England
7Telegraph expert rating
Get to The O2: Walk to the Emirates Royal Docks station (8 minutes) and take the Air Line to Emirates Greenwich Peninsula (7 minutes). Journey time: 15 minutes. Sunborn is a floating hotel in a 420ft yacht moored in the docks. The engineless yacht, a symphony in white and charcoal with a long, raked prow and more than a touch of flash, could easily have been left behind by a departing oligarch. The interior features peach faux-suede, cream panelling and Finnish oak stained a startling shade of sweet-and-sour, with the sort of patterned glass, brass, mirrors, curvaceous stairs and bar that make you think of an upmarket ferry. It’s a short walk to the Emirates Air Line cable car; five minutes from Newham’s popular summer ‘beach’ and watersports; a stroll from the Siemens Crystal with its exhibition and great café. The 136 rooms (they don’t call them cabins) are spacious and light. All have at least a coffee-table-sized porthole and the executive rooms have little terraces with water views. Read expert review From ￡106 per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
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Aloft London Excel
Canary Wharf, London, England
7Telegraph expert rating
Get to The O2: Walk to Prince Regent DLR station (7 minutes) and take the DLR train to Canning Town (5 minutes). Change to the Jubilee line for one stop south to North Greenwich (two minutes). Journey time: 14 minutes. Welcome to the heartland of London's reborn Docklands – an area that is sometimes bleak, sometimes beautiful. This eight-storey, purpose-built hotel has been well thought-out. The mood is hip and friendly with colourful lighting and a comforting use of natural wood and stone - but be prepared for ceaselessly pounding music in the lifts, lobby and corridors. There's a large bar with a pool table, plus a fitness centre with a refreshing low-lit pool. The 252 rooms are well designed in a sleek, softly-lit contemporary style with a wooden work desk, serene white king-sized bed and drenching shower. Virtually all visitors are here for a special event. Read expert review From ￡64 per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
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Bermondsey Square Hotel
Bermondsey, London, England
7Telegraph expert rating
Get to The O2: Walk to Bermondsey tube station (15 minutes) and take the Jubilee line for three stops eastbound to North Greenwich (7 minutes). Journey time: 22 minutes. In the past Bermondsey Square Hotel has attracted a lot of music biz types using nearby rehearsal studios – bands such as Keane and Goldfrapp have stayed here. It also appeals to travellers who like to stay in a neighbourhood on the rise. Bermondsey Square sits at the southern end of Bermondsey Street, which is home to hip art galleries, boho restaurants and the Fashion & Textile Museum. It houses an arthouse cinema and the Saturday morning Bermondsey Antiques Market – worth a peek if you're after some silver cutlery or cut glass. The 80 rooms come with large windows and are cleverly designed with beds angled to fit in a work desk. Amenities include a wall-mounted iMac computer/TV, drenching showers and Beekind toiletries. Read expert review From ￡107 per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
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Radisson Blu Edwardian New Providence Wharf
Canary Wharf, London, England
8Telegraph expert rating
Get to The O2: Take the free shuttle bus from the hotel (details below) to Canary Wharf tube station (10 minutes) and then take the Jubilee line for one stop eastbound to North Greenwich (2 minutes). Journey time: 12 minutes. Just 10 minutes from London City Airport by the Docklands Light Railway, across the Thames from the O2 arena and with a free shuttle to nearby Canary Wharf (at weekends it runs from 4.30pm-6.30pm every 15 minutes), it’s right on the banks of the river for spectacular views, especially at night. Large, stylish, understated and comfortable, with fabulous views from the riverside rooms and decent Bose sound systems. The bathrooms are large and monochrome, with waterfall step-in showers. In the ESPA spa, the soft candlelight reflected in deep pools is so relaxing that you may not even need a massage. Read expert review From ￡95 per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com