Budget-conscious delegates and crew who want the shortest possible walk to the west entrance. This guide covers where the hotel is, where cars set down, how to reach your hall, and the airport transfers that make most sense from here.
Where ibis London ExCeL Docklands is
9 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1AB. Next to Novotel on Western Gateway – a few minutes' walk from ExCeL's west entrance (the hotel says two minutes).
Drop-off and pick-up at the hotel
Drop-off is on Western Gateway at the hotel door; the ExCeL west taxi rank is just along the road.
From the hotel to your hall
You are a couple of minutes from the west entrance; for ICC London or the highest-numbered halls, allow another ten minutes inside the venue or ask us to drop you at the east side.
Best airport transfers for ibis London ExCeL Docklands
- London City Airport – a few minutes away by car; typically 5–10 min off-peak.
- Stansted Airport – an easy M11 run with no central London traffic; typically 45–55 min off-peak.
From any other airport the journey time is the same as to ExCeL itself – see the hotels near ExCeL guide for the full table. Your driver tracks the flight and waits in arrivals with a name board.
Show-week tips for ibis guests
The ibis is popular with crew and contractors during build-up and breakdown, when the day starts early and ends late. A car booked for 06:30 gets you to Heathrow before the morning rush builds, and late-evening City Airport departures are only minutes away. If you are sharing transport with colleagues at the Novotel next door, one pick-up point on Western Gateway works for both hotels. For dinner, the Custom House and Royal Victoria Dock area has a run of restaurants within a few minutes' walk, so most guests only need a car for the airport legs.
Other hotels near ExCeL
- Hotels near ExCeL: transfer guide
- Novotel London ExCeL transfers
- Premier Inn London Docklands (ExCeL) transfers
- Moxy London ExCeL transfers
- Aloft London ExCeL transfers
- DoubleTree by Hilton London ExCeL transfers
- Crowne Plaza London Docklands
- Sunborn London yacht hotel
What travellers ask: ibis London ExCeL Docklands Transfers
We read the busiest recent threads on TripAdvisor, Mumsnet and the Rick Steves travel forum about this journey. Below is what comes up most, in our own words, with how we handle it. Prices and timetables quoted in forum posts go out of date, so we have left them out.
Budget-friendly, but check show-week rates
In hotel-comparison threads, ibis-style rooms next to ExCeL are weighed against cheaper options a few DLR stops away when rates climb in show weeks.
How we handle it: Wherever you end up, we quote the airport leg and any daily ExCeL runs together.
Source: TripAdvisor London forum – ExCeL London hotel compare
Rail with bags is the weak link
Travellers note the Elizabeth line has no dedicated luggage racks, so cases stay with you through central London, where trains get busy.
How we handle it: A car from the airport puts you at the Western Gateway door with your bags, no changes.
Source: TripAdvisor London forum – Elizabeth line and luggage
Which station?
Custom House serves the west end of ExCeL, where the ibis is; Prince Regent serves the east end. Visitors regularly mix them up.
How we handle it: Tell us the hotel and your hall and we handle the right drop-off.
Source: TripAdvisor London forum – Easy, direct tube access to ExCeL: hotel?
Frequently asked questions
How far is ibis London ExCeL Docklands from ExCeL London?
Next to Novotel on Western Gateway – a few minutes' walk from ExCeL's west entrance (the hotel says two minutes).
Is there parking at the ibis London ExCeL Docklands?
Yes, the hotel has paid parking; check the current daily rate with the hotel. With a pre-booked car you do not need it.
Can you collect a group from ibis London ExCeL Docklands each morning?
Yes – an MPV, V Class or 9-seater picks everyone up at a set time and drops at the entrance nearest your hall.
More ExCeL London transfer guides
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Hotels near ExCeL: Hotels Near ExCeL London: Transfer Guide · Moxy London ExCeL Transfers · Novotel London ExCeL Transfers · Premier Inn London Docklands (ExCeL) Transfers
Guides: ExCeL London Exhibition & Conference Transfers · How a Pre-Booked London Airport Transfer Works · TfL-Licensed Private Hire Explained
Updated 2 October 2026. Journey times are typical door-to-door ranges; your driver checks live traffic before setting off.