Places to stay near the London International Horse Show

This year the London International Horse Show (previously more commonly known as Olympia) will be hosted again at its new home of the ExCeL Centre, London. The show will run on 13–18 December and if you’re looking for hotels near the ExCeL Centre it’s important to book in advance wherever possible to ensure good availibility.

We’ve put together a list of places to stay near the London International Horse Show – not just hotels near the ExCeL Centre, but apartments, too – at a range of price points to help you make the most of your visit. Distances are calculated in order of distance from the venue (E16 1XL).

Hotels near the ExCeL Centre, London 

Aloft London Excel
Distance to ExCeL: <½ mile | Tripadvisor rating: 4/5 |
This hotel has an indoor pool and fitness centre, and accommodates dogs.

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Prince Regent Hotel
Distance to ExCeL: <½ mile | Tripadvisor rating: 4/5 |
This hotel offers a range of rooms and free private parking.

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Premier Inn London Docklands Excel
Distance to ExCeL: <½ mile | Tripadvisor rating: 4.5/5 |
This is the closest “budget” hotel to the venue.

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Fox Connaught House London ExCel
Distance to ExCeL: <½ mile | Tripadvisor rating: 4/5 |
This hotel has free on-site parking.

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Hampton By Hilton London Docklands
Distance to ExCeL: <½ mile | Tripadvisor rating: 4/5 |
This hotel offers private parking and has been highly rated for its comfy beds.

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Travelodge London Excel
Distance to ExCeL: <½ mile | Tripadvisor rating: 4/5 |
This is likely to be one of the cheapest hotels near the ExCeL Centre.

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Crowne Plaza London – Docklands
Distance to ExCeL: ½ mile | Tripadvisor rating: 4/5 |
This hotel has a view of the Docklands – and boasts more repeat guests than most other properties on Booking.com

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Good Hotel London
Distance to ExCeL: ½ mile | Tripadvisor rating: 4/5 |
This floating, repurposed hotel gives its profits to good causes around the world.

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Ibis London Excel – Docklands
Distance to ExCeL: <1 mile | Tripadvisor rating: 4/5 |
This hotel has private parking and a restaurant on site.

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Novotel London Excel
Distance to ExCeL: <1 mile | Tripsdvisor rating: 4/5 |
This hotel has private parking and a restaurant on site.

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Apartments near the ExCeL Centre, London 

Goldwing Close Apartment
Distance to ExCeL: <½ mile |
This three-bed house has two bathrooms, a kitchen and garden, and sleeps up to six people.

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Western Gateway Apartment
Distance to ExCeL: <½ mile |
This one-bed apartment has rooms with a view of the Docklands.

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Royal Wharf Apartment
Distance to ExCeL: ½ mile |
This one-bed apartment has free on-site parking.

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Gresham Road House
Distance to ExCeL: <1 mile |
This three-bed house sleeps up to six people if you also use the living room sofa bed.

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Thorn Close Apartment
Distance to ExCeL: 1 mile |
This three-bed apartment has a full kitchen and free parking.

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