Hotels
The 5 Best Hotels near the O2
Where to sleep on Greenwich Peninsula when you want to roll out of bed and into the arena.
In short: our top picks are InterContinental London - The O2, Radisson RED London Greenwich The O2 and The Pilot Inn. 5 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Most people who book a hotel “near the O2” end up in central Greenwich, then spend the encore worrying about the bus back. The properties worth booking are the handful actually on the Peninsula, close enough to walk to your seat in ten minutes flat. The InterContinental wins on sheer convenience, with a private corridor straight into the arena, the Radisson RED has the better night out, and The Pilot has the most character by a mile. Pick by what you want the evening after the show to feel like.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| InterContinental London - The O2 | Greenwich | ££££ |
| Radisson RED London Greenwich The O2 | the O2 | £££ |
| The Pilot Inn | the O2 | £££ |
| Holiday Inn Express London - Greenwich | the O2 | ££ |
| Residences at the InterContinental London - The O2 | the O2 | £££ |
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Editor’s choice
InterContinental London - The O2
Why we pick itA private corridor runs from the hotel straight into the arena, and floor-to-ceiling windows frame the Thames and Canary Wharf; the Eighteen Sky Bar tops it off.
5-star hotel
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Radisson RED London Greenwich The O2
Why we pick itBold, playful rooms with rain showers sit a short walk from the arena, with a cocktail bar and individually decorated rooms that look across to Canary Wharf.
design hotel
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The Pilot Inn
Why we pick itTen characterful rooms above an early-1800s Fuller's pub, ten minutes' walk from the O2, with Egyptian cotton linen, a proper Full English and a terrace for summer drinks.
boutique pub rooms
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Holiday Inn Express London - Greenwich
Why we pick itA reliable, well-kept base a fifteen-minute walk from the arena, with free buffet breakfast, laptop-friendly desks and parking on site for arriving drivers.
budget-chic hotel
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Residences at the InterContinental London - The O2
Why we pick itSelf-catering studios and apartments in the Arora Tower, a short walk from North Greenwich station, with full kitchens, washer-dryers and the same Thames views as the hotel next door.
aparthotel
Before you book
North Greenwich is the station you want, on the Jubilee line, with the IFS Cloud cable car and Thames Clipper river boat both on the doorstep for a more scenic exit. The InterContinental and its Residences suit anyone who wants zero walking after a gig; the Pilot and Holiday Inn Express are better value for a quick overnight. Book well ahead for big arena nights, when Peninsula rooms sell out and prices climb.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
InterContinental London - The O2 is our editor's choice: A private corridor runs from the hotel straight into the arena, and floor-to-ceiling windows frame the Thames and Canary Wharf; the Eighteen Sky Bar tops it off. InterContinental London - The O2, Radisson RED London Greenwich The O2 and The Pilot Inn lead the guide, with 5 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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