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Is Courtyard by Marriott London City Airport in a good location?

Yes, if you're going to ExCeL or flying from London City Airport. Courtyard by Marriott London City Airport is in Royal Docks, about 36 minutes from Borough Market by public transport. The hotels are next to the exhibition halls and the Elizabeth line runs straight to the West End, though evenings are quiet.

Our note: Modern hotel close to London City Airport.

Address
10 Connaught Road, Silvertown, E16 2AE
Guest score on Booking.com
8.8 / 10 from 3,677 reviews
Stars
4 stars
Typical mid-range double in Royal Docks
About $240 a night
From Heathrow
About 75 minutes, Elizabeth line from Custom House

How far Courtyard by Marriott London City Airport is from the sights

Straight-line distance from the hotel; walking adds about a third for the streets. Public transport is door to door from Royal Docks, planned on the TfL Journey Planner for a weekday morning.

SightDistanceOn footPublic transport
Borough Market9.2 km—36 minDLR, Jubilee
Tower of London8.2 km—38 minElizabeth line, District
London Eye11.0 km—39 minDLR, Jubilee
St Paul's Cathedral9.8 km—41 minElizabeth line, Thameslink
Big Ben11.6 km—41 minDLR, Jubilee
Tate Modern9.8 km—42 minElizabeth line, Thameslink
British Museum11.8 km—44 minElizabeth line
Trafalgar Square11.8 km—44 minElizabeth line, Northern

None of the big sights is within a 15-minute walk, so plan on public transport for sightseeing.

What Courtyard by Marriott London City Airport has

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gym
  • Family rooms
  • Lift
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air conditioning
  • Wheelchair accessible

Not listed: room service, swimming pool, spa, parking and pets allowed.

As listed on Booking.com, checked 2 Nov 2026.

Staying in Royal Docks

Waterside hotels around Royal Victoria Dock, built for ExCeL London and London City Airport. Ideal for exhibitions and work trips, quiet and far from the sights.

30 min to Leicester Square. Custom House (Elizabeth line and DLR), with the DLR at Royal Victoria and Prince Regent, and London City Airport a short DLR ride east.

Less street crime than the London average. Source: data.police.uk.

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Courtyard by Marriott London City Airport: questions

Is Courtyard by Marriott London City Airport in a good location?

Yes, if you're going to ExCeL or flying from London City Airport. Courtyard by Marriott London City Airport is in Royal Docks, about 36 minutes from Borough Market by public transport. The hotels are next to the exhibition halls and the Elizabeth line runs straight to the West End, though evenings are quiet.

How far is Courtyard by Marriott London City Airport from Royal Observatory?

4.2 km in a straight line.

How do I get from Heathrow to Courtyard by Marriott London City Airport?

About 75 minutes door to door to Royal Docks: Elizabeth line from Custom House.

Is the area around Courtyard by Marriott London City Airport safe?

Street crime in Royal Docks is below the city average for London, based on data.police.uk.

Does Courtyard by Marriott London City Airport have room service?

Room service isn't listed for Courtyard by Marriott London City Airport on Booking.com, so check with the hotel before you book.

Does Courtyard by Marriott London City Airport have a pool?

Swimming pool isn't listed for Courtyard by Marriott London City Airport on Booking.com, so check with the hotel before you book.

Does Courtyard by Marriott London City Airport have air conditioning?

Yes, Courtyard by Marriott London City Airport lists air conditioning on Booking.com.