DoubleTree by Hilton London ExCeL Transfer Guide 2026: Getting There & Fares

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The DoubleTree by Hilton London ExCeL sits right by the ExCeL exhibition and conference centre in London's Docklands — the ideal base for anyone attending an event, exhibition or conference there, as well as business travellers. With London City Airport just next door, it's superbly placed for travel. This guide covers fixed-price transfers to the DoubleTree ExCeL from every direction.

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About the Hotel

Why Stay at the DoubleTree ExCeL?

For anyone attending an event at ExCeL — a major exhibition, conference or trade show — staying right beside the venue is a huge convenience, with no daily commute to the halls. It's equally handy for business in Docklands and Canary Wharf. And with London City Airport barely two miles away, it's one of the most travel-convenient hotels in London for European business routes. A transfer makes reaching it effortless.

Getting There

By Public Transport

By Taxi / Transfer

Fixed Transfer Fares (One-Way)

FromSaloonExecutiveMPV8-Seater
London City Airport£81£92£92£104
Central London£81£92£92£104
Heathrow Airport£108£123£126£135
Stansted Airport£128£149£152£165
Gatwick Airport£133£155£159£173

Return Fares (save ~10%)

FromSaloonExecutiveMPV8-Seater
London City Airport£146£166£166£187
Central London£146£166£166£187
Heathrow Airport£194£221£226£243
Stansted Airport£231£268£274£297
Gatwick Airport£240£280£287£311

Fares include the London zone charge. London City is barely 2 miles away. Saloon seats 4, MPV 6, 8-seaters for groups and exhibition kit.

💡 Exhibitors take note: If you're exhibiting at ExCeL with equipment or materials, an MPV or 8-seater handles the kit far better than the DLR. Door-to-door delivery to the hotel by the venue saves a lot of hauling.

Events at ExCeL

ExCeL London hosts some of the UK's biggest exhibitions, conferences and trade shows, drawing huge numbers of delegates and exhibitors. Staying at the DoubleTree next door removes the daily commute, and a flight-tracked transfer gets delegates from the airport to the hotel smoothly — with London City so close, European visitors in particular arrive with minimal fuss. For exhibitors, door-to-door transport handles kit and materials far better than public transport.

The Ideal ExCeL Event Base

For the sheer number of major events ExCeL London hosts each year — from vast trade shows and international conferences to consumer exhibitions and corporate events — having a quality hotel right beside the venue is a significant advantage that the DoubleTree exploits fully. Delegates and exhibitors avoid the daily commute entirely, able to walk to the halls in minutes, return to the room during breaks, and stay close to the action throughout a multi-day event. Combined with London City Airport being barely two miles away, it creates an unusually efficient setup for business travellers, particularly those flying in on European routes for a specific event. A flight-tracked transfer from the airport, or a door-to-door journey from central London or home with exhibition materials, completes the convenience — turning what can be a stressful, logistics-heavy trip for exhibitors and delegates into something genuinely straightforward from arrival to departure.

FAQs

Q: How close is London City Airport?

A: Barely 2 miles — one of London's most airport-convenient hotels for European routes.

Q: Is it right by ExCeL?

A: Yes — beside the venue, so no daily commute to the exhibition halls.

Q: Can you carry exhibition equipment?

A: Yes — MPVs and 8-seaters for exhibitors' kit and materials.

Q: How far ahead should I book?

A: At least 24 hours; earlier during major ExCeL events when demand is high.

The Bottom Line

The DoubleTree by Hilton London ExCeL is the natural base for ExCeL events and Docklands business, with London City Airport next door. A fixed-price transfer delivers you door-to-door — ideal for delegates, exhibitors with kit, and business travellers arriving on European routes.

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