Hotels
The 6 Best Hotels in Canary Wharf
Where the Thames bends past the towers, river-view rooms and sky-high bars make the case for sleeping out east.
In short: our top picks are Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel, London Marriott Hotel Canary Wharf and Novotel London Canary Wharf. 6 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Canary Wharf gets written off as a place you visit for work and leave by six, which sells it short. The hotels here trade on two things London proper struggles to match: genuine river frontage and serious height, so you wake up to the Thames or to a skyline that goes on for miles. It suits anyone who wants quiet evenings, fast trains into town on the Jubilee and Elizabeth lines, and a room bigger than central London gives you for the money. Come for the views and the calm, not the buzz.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel | Canary Wharf | ££££ |
| London Marriott Hotel Canary Wharf | Canary Wharf | £££ |
| Novotel London Canary Wharf | Canary Wharf | £££ |
| Hilton London Canary Wharf | Canary Wharf | £££ |
| Radisson Blu Hotel, London Canary Wharf East | Canary Wharf | £££ |
| Marlin Apartments Canary Wharf | Canary Wharf | ££ |
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Editor’s choice
Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel
Why we pick itThe only independent five-star on the estate, with large bay windows framing the Thames and a quiet riverside terrace away from the office crowds.
5-star hotel
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London Marriott Hotel Canary Wharf
Why we pick itManhattan Grill turns out some of the best steaks in the docklands, and the G&Tea Lounge pours from more than 180 gins beside West India Quay.
5-star hotel
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Novotel London Canary Wharf
Why we pick itA 39-storey glass tower crowned by Bokan, whose bar and terrace on floors 37 to 39 deliver 360-degree skyline views over an excellent dinner.
design hotel
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Hilton London Canary Wharf
Why we pick itA reliable four-star a short walk from South Quay DLR, with roomy modern bedrooms and a bar that fills with after-work locals on weekday evenings.
4-star hotel
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Radisson Blu Hotel, London Canary Wharf East
Why we pick itSat right on New Providence Wharf with the East River Spa and a 24-hour gym, and rooms that look across the Thames from the quieter east side.
4-star riverside hotel
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Marlin Apartments Canary Wharf
Why we pick itStudios and one-bed flats with full kitchens, washer-dryers and 24-hour reception, a sensible pick for longer stays or anyone wanting to cook in.
aparthotel
Before you book
Canary Wharf and Heron Quays stations put you on the Jubilee line and the DLR, with the Elizabeth line reaching Bond Street in about thirteen minutes. The estate works best for business travellers, couples after a quiet weekend, or anyone flying from City Airport. Book a Thames-facing room where the hotel offers one; the river side is worth the premium, and a rooftop table at Bokan should be reserved well ahead.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel is our editor's choice: The only independent five-star on the estate, with large bay windows framing the Thames and a quiet riverside terrace away from the office crowds. Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel, London Marriott Hotel Canary Wharf and Novotel London Canary Wharf lead the guide, with 6 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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