Hotels
The 6 Best Hotels in Greenwich
Maritime history, river views and a riverside skyline tower; here is where to sleep between the Cutty Sark and the O2.
In short: our top picks are InterContinental London - The O2, DoubleTree by Hilton London Greenwich and Novotel London Greenwich. 6 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Greenwich splits cleanly in two, and your hotel choice follows the divide. Down by the World Heritage core you get cobbles, the market and Wren’s architecture, which is where the boutique pub rooms and the four-star conversions sit. Out on the peninsula it is all glass, the O2 and the Thames, which is where the genuine luxury lives. We have picked across both, plus a couple of reliable budget rooms that put you a short walk from the DLR rather than stranded.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| InterContinental London - The O2 | Greenwich | ££££ |
| DoubleTree by Hilton London Greenwich | Greenwich | £££ |
| Novotel London Greenwich | Greenwich | £££ |
| The Pilot Greenwich | Greenwich | £££ |
| ibis London Greenwich | Greenwich | ££ |
| Premier Inn London Greenwich | Greenwich | ££ |
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Editor’s choice
InterContinental London - The O2
Why we pick itFloor-to-ceiling Thames views, a skyline cocktail bar on the 18th floor and direct covered access to the O2 arena next door.
5-star riverside hotel
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DoubleTree by Hilton London Greenwich
Why we pick itA RIBA-award 1940s former police building, with aerial Greenwich prints in the rooms and the O1 restaurant in the old firearms gallery.
design-led 4-star hotel
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Novotel London Greenwich
Why we pick itSits right beside Greenwich station and the DLR, with a gym, sauna and family rooms that put central London ten minutes up the line.
reliable 4-star hotel
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The Pilot Greenwich
Why we pick itTen en-suite bedrooms above an 1801 Fuller's pub, the oldest surviving building on the peninsula, ten minutes from the O2.
boutique pub rooms
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ibis London Greenwich
Why we pick itRefurbished rooms and a social lobby bar on Stockwell Street, five minutes from Greenwich Market and the Cutty Sark on foot.
budget-chic hotel
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Premier Inn London Greenwich
Why we pick itA dependable, well-priced base on Greenwich High Road by the station, with the brand's comfy beds and an all-you-can-eat breakfast.
budget hotel
Before you book
For the historic core, aim for Cutty Sark DLR or Greenwich rail; for the peninsula and the O2, it is North Greenwich on the Jubilee line. Concert-goers should book the InterContinental or The Pilot months ahead, since both sell out on event nights. Families and anyone wanting central London in under 20 minutes will do well from Novotel or the DoubleTree by the station.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
InterContinental London - The O2 is our editor's choice: Floor-to-ceiling Thames views, a skyline cocktail bar on the 18th floor and direct covered access to the O2 arena next door. InterContinental London - The O2, DoubleTree by Hilton London Greenwich and Novotel London Greenwich 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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