StayAreasIs InterContinental London - The O2 in a good location?
Yes, if you're on a slower trip or have seen London before. InterContinental London - The O2 is in Greenwich, about 31 minutes from Borough Market by public transport. The Royal Observatory, the Cutty Sark and the park are on your doorstep and hotels cost less, but the West End is 30 to 40 minutes away.
Our note: Big riverside hotel with Canary Wharf views.
- Area
- Greenwich
- Address
- 1 Waterview Drive, SE10 0TW
- Guest score on Booking.com
- 9.0 / 10 from 9,079 reviews
- Stars
- 5 stars
- Typical luxury double in Greenwich
- About $350 a night
- From Heathrow
- About 86 minutes, DLR to Canary Wharf, then the Elizabeth line
How far InterContinental London - The O2 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 Greenwich, planned on the TfL Journey Planner for a weekday morning.
| Sight | Distance | On foot | Public transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borough Market | 6.3 km | — | 31 minbus 129, Thameslink |
| Tate Modern | 6.9 km | — | 35 minbus 129, Thameslink |
| Tower of London | 5.3 km | — | 36 minBoat RB1 |
| St Paul's Cathedral | 6.9 km | — | 39 minbus 129, Thameslink |
| London Eye | 8.0 km | — | 40 minbus 188, Jubilee |
| Trafalgar Square | 8.9 km | — | 41 minbus 129, Southeastern |
| Big Ben | 8.6 km | — | 42 minbus 188, Jubilee |
| Covent Garden Market | 8.6 km | — | 48 minbus 129, Thameslink, bus 26 |
None of the big sights is within a 15-minute walk, so plan on public transport for sightseeing.
What InterContinental London - The O2 has
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Bar
- 24-hour front desk
- Gym
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Lift
- Spa
- Swimming pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Wheelchair accessible
Not listed: pets allowed.
As listed on Booking.com, checked 2 Nov 2026.
Staying in Greenwich
The Royal Observatory, Cutty Sark and a huge hilltop park, with a village feel. Further out, but calm and good value.
35 min to Leicester Square. Cutty Sark and Greenwich (DLR), Greenwich and Maze Hill (National Rail), Uber Boat by Thames Clippers.
Less street crime than the London average. Source: data.police.uk.
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InterContinental London - The O2: questions
Is InterContinental London - The O2 in a good location?
Yes, if you're on a slower trip or have seen London before. InterContinental London - The O2 is in Greenwich, about 31 minutes from Borough Market by public transport. The Royal Observatory, the Cutty Sark and the park are on your doorstep and hotels cost less, but the West End is 30 to 40 minutes away.
How far is InterContinental London - The O2 from Royal Observatory?
2.8 km in a straight line.
How do I get from Heathrow to InterContinental London - The O2?
About 86 minutes door to door to Greenwich: DLR to Canary Wharf, then the Elizabeth line.
Is the area around InterContinental London - The O2 safe?
Street crime in Greenwich is below the city average for London, based on data.police.uk.
Does InterContinental London - The O2 have room service?
Yes, InterContinental London - The O2 lists room service on Booking.com.
Does InterContinental London - The O2 have a pool?
Yes, InterContinental London - The O2 lists swimming pool on Booking.com.
Does InterContinental London - The O2 have air conditioning?
Yes, InterContinental London - The O2 lists air conditioning on Booking.com.