Hotel Intercontinental The O2, London
Expert reviews
“For riverside luxury, try the InterContinental London – The O2, which opened in Greenwich in 2015.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Southeast London.
“The hotel couldn’t get much closer to The O2. The domineering white curves of the dome, and much of the Canary Wharf skyline, can be seen from the hotel – head to the Eighteen Bar on the top floor for the best views.”
What guests liked
- Amazing views
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
Located on 1 Waterview Drive in the Greenwich district of the city, this five-star hotel is the epitome of luxury and elegance. The hotel offers guest proximity to the city’s most important places especially the iconic O2 Arena which is connected to the hotel via a covered walkway.
The hotel offers luxury and posh accommodation options for tourists and travelers in the city such as Deluxe Twin Room, Superior King Room, and Superior Twin Room. The hotel offers family-friendly rooms such as a Family Room while other rooms in the hotel come with a view such as Superior King Room with River View.
The Intercontinental is located in the best place for a hospitality center and as such, offers guests a closeness to the city excitement, adventure, and highlights. Several world-class restaurants and bars are located close to the hotel making it the right place for travelers seeking fun in the city.
Its closeness to busy and major transport hubs like the North Greenwich Tube station which is just a 5-minute walk away from the hotel makes it the ideal departure spot for guests.
The closest airport to the hotel is the London Heathrow Airport, 32 km away.
Amenities such as free Wi-Fi for internet access, flat-screen TV, air-conditioning, a full minibar, and a private bathroom fitted with thoughtful touches such as bathrobes, and free toiletries are available in the hotel.
Guests can enjoy a tasty meal in any of the three restaurants in the hotel.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
15 January 2025
Exceptional
Location
14 January 2025
Fabulous
Great location, very close to North Greenwich tube station. Fantastic breakfast and staff very helpful
Everything was great
14 January 2025
Exceptional
All good breakfast amazing
13 January 2025
Nice hotel joined to the o2
Nice hotel joined to the o2. Staff were very helpful Great location dor the o2 Nice view of the o2
13 January 2025
Ideal location for a stay for an event at the 02
Beautiful hotel , room was spacious and comfortable with an amazing view of the Thames Friendly staff especially the concierge
13 January 2025
Exceptional
Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Bedroom was very luxurious. Location was excellent.
Pool chlorine was very strong and youngest child came up in a rash as a result. Carpet in bedroom was heavily stained.
12 January 2025
Exceptional
Very close to 02 arena. Lovely staff and room
I couldn't fault anything
12 January 2025
Exceptional, breakfast was very good, wide selection and the food was hot. Looking forward to staying again later in the
Staff were exceptional
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12 January 2025
Incredible hotel with amazing staff, beautiful view. I will definitely be staying again!
Beautiful hotel, friendly staff, incredible view and perfect location.
Nothing, everything was exceptional.
12 January 2025
Exceptional
The location was perfect, we watched a show at the O2. The staff were very helpful and the view from our room was stunning.
12 January 2025
Great place to stay if you’re attending an event at the O2
Adjacent to the O2, so perfect for staying pre and post event. Very well equipped hotel with friendly and welcoming staff.
12 January 2025
Would stay again!
Stunning views and staff cannot help you enough. Wonderful breakfast.
11 January 2025
Excellent service. Welcoming .
Luxurious
Nothing
11 January 2025
I'd happily visit London (i hate London) just to stay here again.
I've stayed in some nice hotels before, but this place was unbelievable! I paid £360 for 1 night B&B, and it was definitely worth every penny. I definitely recommend this place.
I can not think of anything
11 January 2025
Fun, relaxing and comfortable
The staff were so friendly and accommodating. The beds and the pillows were extremely comfortable and everywhere was so clean. The spa area again was clean and relaxing. The location could not have been better for the o2. We all really enjoyed our stay and would definitely Return.
I can’t think of anything I didn’t like
11 January 2025
Great location and spacious rooms with easy access to the 02
Very easy access to the 02 with its own connecting corridor. Comfortable and luxurious feel.
11 January 2025
Exceptional
The Staff are so happy & pleasant, Really made our stay .Well done to all you lovely staff 👏👏 Very helpful and very informative..Hotel is lovely, Room very comfortable & Spa leisure facilities were great. Food was delicious & a wide menu.The wine was good too..Excellent location & easy parking
No Disabled parking concession
10 January 2025
Amazing
Staff were lovely
10 January 2025
Eye wateringly expensive in December - but always a fun stay.
It’s so great to be in this hotel if you’re coming from out of London and seeing something at the O2 that finishes late. It’s a wonderful hotel.
The view this year was awful! But it can’t be helped. Also it is super expensive in December and I’m not sure it’s worth the extra hike. The bar service is so slow every time. There’s a number of staff but takes a while.
9 January 2025
Exceptional
A fantastic hotel Great room
9 January 2025
Lovely relaxed stay in an exquisite hotel would highly recommend
Reception staff very polite and accommodating concierge very informative and helpful
Price of the car park fees Taught the restaurant and room lights were to dark
8 January 2025
Fabulous
Great food and excellent restaurant service. It was very busy but there were plenty of staff and no excess wait. The Breakfast serving was very busy but all worked well and food was varied and excellent. Room was very good and bed very comfortable. Very helpful staff
The Booking.com site promised a river view for the particular room we booked. The Hotel Reception said this was only a possibility and not available. They offered an upgrade with no River View which was not accepted. After a long wait and free drinks vouchers we were given a suite that we had booked with a river view. There was a suggestion by Reception that the details were wrong on Booking.com. Booking.com have reviewed and informed us that the Client Hotel/upload details. We would suggest phoning Hotel to check after booking this hotel with a river view. Minor point: There did not seem to be much storage space for clothes other than wardrobe. This could be an issue for a longer stay.
7 January 2025
Exceptional
Spa and king size bed
Staff hair in towels
7 January 2025
Fabulous!
The building was well-maintained and clean, and the staff were professional and friendly. The room was larger than I had expected, and the amenities were well-equipped, so there were almost no inconveniences during my stay. The breakfast had a wide variety of options and was delicious. It was a stroke of luck to be able to stay at such a hotel at this price during the year-end holiday season.
Although it was a bit far from the main tourist spots in London, and it took some time to get around, the subway, taxi, and bus stations were all within a 5-minute walk, so there was no major inconvenience.
6 January 2025
Our whole stay at the hotel was very enjoyable
The staff were excellent from the moment we arrived to the time we left.The room was lovely with good views,breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice.The bed was very comfortable.The whole hotel was exceptionally clean.
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6 January 2025
Value for money not close to the city but public transport is excellent and reliable.
All facilities room breakfast was very good no issues or complaints. Lighting set up in room is a bit fussy and takes a while to get it right. All staff were of the highest standard in presentation assistance and advice when requested.
nothing about the hotel but as mentioned the lighting could be made simpler in rooms. Biggest complaint is the terrible service local Uber drivers rendered, I suggest getting a taxi as they are more friendly knowledgeable and fares are similar.
6 January 2025
Exceptional
Great breakfast. Fantastic bed and pillows. Perfect location for O2 Concert attendance.
Nothing!
6 January 2025
a nice short East London break
Modern well equipped hotel in a strategic position for exploring East London; good food and restaurant options.
6 January 2025
Perfect hotel for going to the O2
The hotel was very clean, spacious reception and very welcoming staff. Check in was smooth and quick. My room was amazing, spacious and clean with fabulous views. The bathroom was incredible! Ample supplies of refreshments. The bed was so comfy with gorgeous duvet and pillows which was like being comforted with fluffy marshmallows. I would definitely stay here again - wonderful.
The sky bar was closed for refurb, which was a shame but I’ll try it next time
5 January 2025
Exceptional
I loved everything about it.l have stayed there many times and this time was just as great!Great hotel!!Delicious food!!Super clean bathroom!Great staff!
Nothing really
5 January 2025
I enjoyed my stay there,would recommend.
Breakfast was gd with the most accommodating staff
The price
5 January 2025
Ideal location for O2 arena
Couldn't get an early check in unless I upgraded to a suite.
3 January 2025
My stay was delightful, with excellent amenities, a perfect location, and standout moments like the Red Ember cocktail a
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay, from the delicious Full English buffet breakfast to the comfortable room and vibrant bar. The Red Ember cocktail was exceptional—one of the best cocktail’s I’ve had in a long time. The location was perfect, with quick and easy access to the O2, and the spa treatment was incredibly relaxing.
I was disappointed that the jacuzzi pool was very cold; it would have been much better if it were warm or hot.
3 January 2025
Exceptional
Pool was very busy for a spa
2 January 2025
Perfect
Just a very nice place to be
Nothing
2 January 2025
Perfect location but issues with the temperature control
Beautiful property and loved the location
The room temperature control did not work and would not allow us to turn the heat on. This left the room a bit uncomfortable as it was really cold outside.
2 January 2025
Exceptional
The staf
31 December 2024
Excellent will use again
Ideally located for the O2 with a convenient side entrance. And close to the bus and train station
Nothing
30 December 2024
Great hotel, very nice staff. My best stay ever.
Wry nice clean and very top class
N/A
30 December 2024
Great stay overall
Did not have breakfast
Drinks in the bars were expensive
30 December 2024
Exceptional
The staff
30 December 2024
Very enjoyable
Convenience to 02. Very smart. Christmas decorations were amazing. Very comfortable
Didn’t have separate desk for check in and check out and only one desk open
30 December 2024
Exceptional
Beautiful Hotel, friendly and Helpful staff, Loved the views from the skybar,
N/A
28 December 2024
Brilliant would definitely recommend
Very nice design
Pillows were too soft
28 December 2024
Great hotel for the O2
Perfect position for the O2. Great views from our room on the 10th floor and a fantastic bar on the 18th floor.
28 December 2024
With the money and relaxing! Will be back
The location The atmosphere The staff overall
The waiting staff we had for our Christmas dinner, didn’t make the experience enjoyable
28 December 2024
Excellent stay!!!
The staff were amazing especially housekeeping staff Theresa Akubo who cleaned our room meticulously who was extremely warm, professional and friendly. The location, breakfast at the hotel and hotel decor were fantastic. The staff at the breakfast restaurant were very professional and lovely.
The swimming pool was too cold especially for when the kids hours were on, they should have heated up the pool, it was very cold and kids were freezing so we couldn't stay in the pool for a long time. The room service was very expensive and had a £5 delivery charge.
27 December 2024
Fabulous
The room was perfect, plenty of space, great cleanliness, comfortable beds. Had everything we needed for the night, we were there for a concert at the o2, so the o2 link was absolutely perfect.
Nothing wrong, everything was fine.
27 December 2024
Stunning views & handy walkway to the 02
When we arrived there was warm mulled wine and pretty Christmas decor, our bags were taken straight away and the reception staff were very friendly & informed
Absolutely nothing everything was perfect
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Golf course (within 3 km) (additional charge)
- - Spa and wellness centre
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Bowling (additional charge)
- - Indoor pool
- - Indoor pool (all year)
- - Beauty Services
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Fitness
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Temporary art galleries (additional charge)
- - Stand-up comedy (additional charge)
- - Movie nights (additional charge)
- - Walking tours
- - Live music/performance (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Accessible parking
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Lower bathroom sink
- - Emergency cord in bathroom
Pool and wellness
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
15 January 2025
we stayed for one night for a family trip ,my grand children loved it they are only 4yr 2yr
location comfort staff were so friendly
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