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
5 October 2025
Fantastoc
Suite
Price little high
4 October 2025
Perfect as always
The hotel is perfectly located for anyone who is visiting the O2 and wants to stay overnight. It has a really good vibe. The staff are always so attentive and friendly. I cannot fault the service we received, that’s why it’s our first choice when we have a night out at the O2.
Nothing. We always have a perfect stay.
4 October 2025
Exceptional
Right next to the 02 arena Really clean & presentable Beds very comfy Toiletries in room provided Excellent breakfast
They take £100 holding charge on room which i wasnt aware of
4 October 2025
Amazing hotel, breakfast was delicious, only downfall was the pillows on the bed, we don’t like feather pillows, felt as
Perfect location for the o2
4 October 2025
Fabulous
The location was excellent, and the spa was great, too. The room was very quiet and was very modern. I would highly recommend staying here.
Nothing, this hotel is excellent
3 October 2025
Great stay at The Intercontinental Hotel for an event at the o2 arena.
Warm welcome, quick check in, great views, clean room & facilities.
3 October 2025
Great location but the class divide is very clear.
The hotel is great as a base for the o2 - perfect location! The staff in the breakfast restaurant were very attentive and couldn't do enough for you. The selection at breakfast was amazing and worth the money. The room was comfortable and quiet.
The hotel staff on the ground floor couldn't have been less helpful. Between 5 - 10 staff watched me struggle with 3 bags whilst pushing someone in a wheelchair. They are only interested in the customers who are paying for the premium rooms. I've never seen so many staff just standing about?! The rooms were basic for the price. No menus in the room for room service and no fridge. We had booked an accessible room and were given a room which was not accessible. This was rectified but I was made to feel like this was my error.
3 October 2025
Great location but costs a premium
Location
Too expensive
2 October 2025
Exceptional
Fantastic stay! Room was great with lovely views of London. The bedding is unbelievably comfortable. We both had the best night sleep in a long time. Breakfast was also fantastic. Great selection.
Everything was great just very expensive for one night but we enjoyed our stay.
2 October 2025
Great value for money
The room was excellent
Booked a twin but room was made as a double, however this was quickly rectified. Communicating with reception via WhatsApp was particularly great.
1 October 2025
The stay was great, the food was delicious the service was good, the rooms were clean. Had Bday gift
Location, service, quality, food.
Price a bit to high... Overall everything would be perfect if the stay was a bit cheaper, as it is slightly overpriced.
1 October 2025
Exceptional
Staff are so amazing. Clean. Food was amazing. The location is perfect
All good
30 September 2025
Very comfortable stay with superb access to the O2.
We liked the corridor that connects to the O2, we felt like VIPS with our own special entrance. The view from the room was great, we could see all the Uber boats passing by. The breakfast was exceptional.
30 September 2025
Exceptional
The room was above are expectations
29 September 2025
Exceptional
Excellent location
Very friendly staff, great gym, sauna, steam room & swimming pool, fabulous breakfast
29 September 2025
Could spend weekend in this hotel with lots ammenities on the O2 doorstep
Location- modern - good views
Having to pay- ha
29 September 2025
By now the hotel for over a decade that I have been patrionising it should know my needs
Everything went well save that as a very loyal and patriotic customer I had requested an ungrade to at least a suite on this occassion but I was not upgraded to any site at all even where it was available as I had learnt subsequently.
The fact that I was not upgraded
28 September 2025
Exceptional
Everything was more than expected, view, staff, breakfast & room it was all amazing. Will definitely go back
N/A
28 September 2025
Fabulous hotel next to the o2
Fantastic location for the o2 being right next door. Lovely hotel, decor & spa facilities. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Great choice at breakfast. Highly recommend.
Nothing
28 September 2025
Exceptional
The convenience of being so close to the o2. Due to my health my mobility can be restricted so to be able to book here really supported my ability to travel to London and go to a concert
N/a
27 September 2025
Exceptional
Good breakfast selection, albeit a bit crowded! We loved the quick access to and from the o2.
Noisy neighbour!
27 September 2025
Great stay as usual , and will be back to stay again on our next concert experience 😁
We had a suite that was great for my wife and I and the kids . And the hotel is right next to the 02 so great access to the concert we went to.
We had a balcony , but due to “health and safety” the door was jammed so it would only open 6” . Walking out on the balcony would have been amazing to catch the better view and the atmosphere . As it was it was just a tease . 😔
27 September 2025
Fabulous
Great location by the O2...amazing hotel
26 September 2025
so so so good location to the o2 was amazing
breakfast was amazing
car parking was expensive, i had to park in canarywarf and get the tube in
26 September 2025
Excellent Hotel
Superb hotel in an excellent location. Our 2nd visit here.
£35 for 4 x bottles of Peroni meant that drinks were far too expensive. I was unable to book afternoon tea ahead of our visit as the date we stayed did not appear. I emailed Customer Service but had no reply.
25 September 2025
Fabulous
Room was comfortable and clean with excellent views of O2 and London
There was no info in the room/website about the restaurants so we had to go down to look at the menu
25 September 2025
Very good
Room was big and clean. Breakfast was good for expensive.
No bath and parking was expensive
24 September 2025
Amazing room, hotel, staff, food & service
It’s was beautiful
23 September 2025
Above and beyond and will choose again as preference
We didn't have breakfast from choice. Hotel was in a great walking location for everything we needed. Sparklingly clean and plenty of staff available if required. Staff in the foyer were keen to keep any queues from forming. We arrived earlier than check in but given our room straight away. Upgraded as it was my birthday which was a lovely surprise.
Nothing
23 September 2025
Fantastic and will definitely be booking again.
Staff where fantastic and very helpful. Breakfast was lovely with plenty of choices.
Sky bar not being open on a Sunday was disappointing.
22 September 2025
Fabulous hotel
Everything amazing
Nothing
22 September 2025
Exceptional
Location was perfect for attending the O2, Staff where friendly had an amazing stay
22 September 2025
great place to stay when going o2
Room was great spacious and had a great view, Staff were great and helpful and attentive too. sorted out the small issues i had with afternoon tea booking and not receving a time. if seeing event at o2 perfect place to stay as right next door with a walk wat to the o2
N/A
22 September 2025
A lovely stay overall
We had a corner room so beautiful views of both the city and round towards Canning Town. The breakfast was great and the spa was lovely too. The bed was very comfy and the access into the o2 was worth staying for alone! The staff were very welcoming and friendly. We will definitely stay again the next time we go to a concert.
Our TV didn’t work in the room and we didn’t receive any robes (if they aren’t available they shouldn’t be advertised in the booking). There is a minibar, however no fridge to store anything else. Also we had one still bottle of water between two of us that was complementary but it would have been nice to have a reuse-able glass bottle of water you get in most places (more sustainable too). We also had to queue for a while before we were seated in breakfast.
22 September 2025
Good comfortable value for money
When we checked in staff were very helpful. The room was spacious and very clean. Bed was exceptionally comfortable
Did not like the pillows they were very soggy and let the sleeping experience down
22 September 2025
Will definitely return amazing stay!!!
Was amazing overall and such comfort
The pleasant staff
22 September 2025
Perfect location. I will continue to stay here when I go to the O2
Staff, location and view from window
The bathroom in the room we had.
22 September 2025
Incredible stay!
Everything
Nothing
21 September 2025
Brilliant location for the O2!
Great location, right next to the O2. Good view, comfy bed, clean and modern.
Prices were quite high - a breakfast in the morning would’ve been £35 for a full English!
21 September 2025
Great
Very near o2 arena ideal for the event
Nothing
21 September 2025
Exceptional
Breakfast was fantastic, staff were really friendly. Perfect location if you have an event at the O2
21 September 2025
Great location
Wonderful breakfast with a great view
21 September 2025
Excellent stay would stay again
Loved everything about the hotel
Just ever so slightly priced high
21 September 2025
Wonderful place
The rooms are outstanding, the views from the windows can't be beat. This hotel is the very best of the best, I would visit again and would tell others about it. The staff was wonderful 10/10 for everything. A very big thank you for a amazing stay.
There was nothing i didn't like, it is perfect
21 September 2025
Exceptional
Fantastic location for visiting the O2. Staff very helpful & friendly
Having to pay for parking even if you’re guest at the hotel. The parking is also very expensive. It cost £52 for the overnight stay which seems excessive when you’ve already paid a lot to stay at the hotel.
20 September 2025
Fabulous
The staff, rooms and all the facilities were excellent. We had an excellent stay at this hotel.
We didn’t have any dislikes at all.
20 September 2025
Exceptional
Hotel room view was stunning, and access to 02 was helpful
19 September 2025
Great option for luxury stay
Great location, high standard room and food excellent
Sky bar not open which was a little disappointing
19 September 2025
Wonderful hotel.
Spotlessly clean. Wonderful bedding and staff were very helpful . The best location for a concert
Nothing
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
5 October 2025
Exceptional