StayAreasIs Holiday Inn Express Royal Docks in a good location?
Yes, if you're going to ExCeL or flying from London City Airport. Holiday Inn Express Royal Docks 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: Good-value rooms on Silvertown Way, near Canning Town.
- Area
- Royal Docks
- Address
- 1 Silvertown Way, Canning Town, E16 1EA
- Guest score on Booking.com
- 8.2 / 10 from 6,956 reviews
- Stars
- 3 stars (the hotel's own rating)
- Typical budget double in Royal Docks
- About $145 a night
- From Heathrow
- About 75 minutes, Elizabeth line from Custom House
How far Holiday Inn Express Royal Docks 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.
| Sight | Distance | On foot | Public transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borough Market | 7.1 km | — | 36 minDLR, Jubilee |
| Tower of London | 6.1 km | — | 38 minElizabeth line, District |
| London Eye | 8.8 km | — | 39 minDLR, Jubilee |
| St Paul's Cathedral | 7.6 km | — | 41 minElizabeth line, Thameslink |
| Big Ben | 9.5 km | — | 41 minDLR, Jubilee |
| Tate Modern | 7.7 km | — | 42 minElizabeth line, Thameslink |
| British Museum | 9.6 km | — | 44 minElizabeth line |
| Trafalgar Square | 9.7 km | — | 44 minElizabeth line, Northern |
None of the big sights is within a 15-minute walk, so plan on public transport for sightseeing.
What Holiday Inn Express Royal Docks has
- Parking
- Bar
- 24-hour front desk
- Family rooms
- Lift
- Soundproofed rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
Not listed: room service, restaurant, gym, swimming pool, spa 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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Holiday Inn Express Royal Docks: questions
Is Holiday Inn Express Royal Docks in a good location?
Yes, if you're going to ExCeL or flying from London City Airport. Holiday Inn Express Royal Docks 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 Holiday Inn Express Royal Docks from Royal Observatory?
3.9 km in a straight line.
How do I get from Heathrow to Holiday Inn Express Royal Docks?
About 75 minutes door to door to Royal Docks: Elizabeth line from Custom House.
Is the area around Holiday Inn Express Royal Docks safe?
Street crime in Royal Docks is below the city average for London, based on data.police.uk.
Does Holiday Inn Express Royal Docks have room service?
Room service isn't listed for Holiday Inn Express Royal Docks on Booking.com, so check with the hotel before you book.
Does Holiday Inn Express Royal Docks have a pool?
Swimming pool isn't listed for Holiday Inn Express Royal Docks on Booking.com, so check with the hotel before you book.
Does Holiday Inn Express Royal Docks have air conditioning?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express Royal Docks lists air conditioning on Booking.com.