Crowne Plaza London - Docklands

Location. The Crowne Plaza London Docklands is located in London, England, adjacent to the ExCeL Conference Centre, one mile from Canary Wharf and the Docklands Museum, five miles from Tate Modern and the South Bank, and 11 miles from Buckingham Palace. Royal Victoria DLR station is adjacent, and London City Airport is less than a mile away.

Hotel Features. Overlooking the Royal Victoria Docks, the Crowne Plaza London Docklands has a seasonal Health Club featuring cardio-vascular and weight machines, an indoor pool, a spa tub, sauna, and Turkish bath. Wireless Internet access is available in the air-conditioned public areas, and concierge services are available. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with currency exchange, and secure valuables in the safe-deposit box. Room service is available 24 hours a day, and secure and outdoor parking is offered on site for a surcharge. Docklands Bar & Grill serves British and modern European cuisine, and offers views of the Royal Victoria Dock, O2 Arena and Canary Wharf. The bar serves a wide selection of beer, wine and cocktails, and features live music, plasma televisions and a heated terrace.

There are nine meeting rooms on site, the largest holding up to 275 persons.

There is a children's playground within walking distance of the hotel.

Guestrooms. The 210 air-conditioned guestrooms are spread over five floors and have contemporary decor in cherry-red tones, with wooden furnishings. Amenities include satellite television with pay movies, direct-dial phones with voicemail, high-speed Internet connections, minibars, safes, and coffee and tea facilities. Bathrooms include bathrobes and hair dryers.

Expert Tip. The largest of the three Royal Docks, Royal Victoria was still receiving commercial traffic as late as 1980, but its redevelopment began in earnest in the following decade, and it is now dominated by the ExCeL Centre. It is a popular spot for water sports.